Published: 07 January 2021
U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia represents Virginia’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He has been criticized for his vote against certifying electors from Pennsylvania. WHRV s Gina Gambony spoke with him about his vote and violence at the capitol.
Gina Gambony Thank you, Congressman Rob Wittman, for joining us. I want to first ask you about what happened Wednesday at the Capitol. Where were you and what did you experience?
Rob Wittman Sure. Well, I was actually on my way back to the office, from the capitol as things began to unfold. So I was then safe and secure with several my staff members, as we watch things unfold. Very, very disturbing, certainly a blemish on our nation s history. And as I said, I ve condemned this violence and destruction in the strongest terms possible, just absolutely unacceptable. You know, we have to be able to, as a nation, express our thoughts and ideas, but this is not
Published: 21 December 2020
The first shipment of the Pfizer Coronavirus vaccine is being distributed across Virginia. The Moderna vaccine was approved over the weekend, and the first shipment was sent out Sunday. More than 370,000 doses of these vaccines are expected in the commonwealth by the end of the year.
WHRV’s Gina Gambony spoke with Virginia State Health Commissioner, Dr. Norman Oliver, about the plan for disbursement.
This conversation took place on Friday, December 18, 2020.
Gina Gambony Thank you for making time for us. Dr. Oliver.
Dr. Norman Oliver Thank you for having me. The disbursement of the vaccine has been planned for many, many months. We developed this plan for a phased vaccination of the population, we re beginning with health care workers, we want to ensure that they are protected from COVID-19 so that they can be there to treat us as we go forward. In addition, on the first phase, we will be vaccinating residents on long term care facilities