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Hampton mayor, president of Hampton University roll up their sleeves to receive COVID-19 vaccine
By: Web Staff
and last updated 2020-12-23 23:12:55-05
HAMPTON, Va. - The president of Hampton University, Dr. William Harvey, and Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck both rolled up their sleeves and received the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Both were given the first dose at Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton.
The leaders say they wanted to take it publicly in a show of unity and wellness and to demonstrate that the vaccine is safe for those who may be skeptical. The fact is that the mayor of Hampton and I are leaders. We happen to be African Americans, and the fact is what we ve talked about was we want to make sure people understood that it s important to get the vaccine, Dr. Harvey said.
Virginia has reported 4,251 confirmed deaths statewide due to the coronavirus and some 271, 811 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to the most recent figures from state health.
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Press Release From Terry McAuliffe Campaign: Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea today endorsed Terry McAuliffe for governor, joining a growing list of prominent Virginia leaders backing Terry for Virginia since he launched his campaign just last week. In his endorsement, Mayor Lea touted Terry’s big, bold vision to create a more equitable Virginia by making an unprecedented investment in education and ensuring all Virginians benefit from the Commonwealth’s post-COVID economic recovery.
“Since he announced his campaign just last week, Terry McAuliffe has demonstrated his vision for the future of our Commonwealth is big, bold, and consequential. Terry has made racial equity central to his education and COVID plans, pushing to address inequalities that have plagued our communities for generations,” said Mayor Sherman Lea (Roanoke). “He will lift up our communities by making sure our kids have a quality education, fighting this opioid and heroin epidemic, and helping small businesses