The number of people who want the vaccine far outnumbers the supply. It will require patience.
Fauquier Health vaccination information. Fauquier has two more deaths attributed to the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the county total to 33, the Virginia Department of Health reported Thursday morning.
The patients, 91-year-old and 100-year-old women, died Sept. 18 and in October, respectively, said Dr. Wade Kartchner, the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District director.
As in these cases, it often takes state officials months to certify the cause of death.
The health department Thursday also reported:
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3,424 total cases in Fauquier since the pandemic began â up 40 from Wednesday morningâs report.
Pharmacy COVID vaccine supply quickly depleted
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Remington Drug Co. pharmacist and co-owner Travis Hale discusses the COVID-19 vaccine with Carmen Fox before giving her the shot Friday.
Patients must wait at the clinic for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine to ensure they have no adverse reaction.
Pharmacist Margaret Rowe gives Edward Fox of Sumerduck the shot. Youâve got tons of people that need a vaccine, and weâre only getting a trickling amount. Thereâs just so many people that arenât going to get serviced. Remington Drug Co. pharmacist and co-owner Travis Hale
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Slow vaccine rollout likely here over next 2 months
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Fauquier can expect 236 to 591 doses of vaccine per week over the next month or two, according to projections. We understand that our community is facing a great deal of stress about how to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination. We are working hard to get the vaccine to our residents as quickly as we can. Dr. Wade Kartchner, health district medical director
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The site includes surveys for those eligible by category.
Those without internet access should call 540-308-6072 and leave a message. But, it will take time for health officials to get back to you.
Local vaccinations available for those 65 and older
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Gov. Ralph Northam has expanded Phase 1b to include citizens 65 and older, along with younger people with certain medical conditions. We are pleased to provide a safe and effective vaccine to our residents. While the vaccine provides hope on the horizon, it will still be months before the vaccine is widely available publicly. Itâs important to remember we are still very much in the trenches of this pandemic and we must continue to adhere to COVID-19 prevention practices. Dr. Wade Kartchner, health district medical director Fauquier residents 65 and over can sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, regional health officials announced Friday morning.