As some scientists argued COVID-19 booster shots were not needed for the general public at this time, Virginia Health leaders said they were awaiting guidance from the FDA and CDC.
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In a telebriefing Thursday, Virginia health leaders addressed the effectiveness of the COVID vaccine and the Commonwealth's plan for the roll-out of booster shots soon.
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Southwest Virginia health leaders warn of highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant
Low vaccination rates may cause cases to rise
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Delta variant poses as major threat in fight against COVID-19
ROANOKE, Va. – As the push to vaccinate more Virginians continues, local health leaders are warning of a new variant of COVID-19 believed to spread more quickly.
The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant is here in the Commonwealth and health leaders predict it is here to stay for a while.
“I think most of us think it’s a matter of time and just to keep in mind that the Delta variant is more transmissible than the other strains of COVID-19,” Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District Director Dr. Cynthia Morrow said.