Governor Northam COVID-19 update briefing – February 17, 2021

Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response.

Highlights include:

• Virginia’s COVID-19 numbers going down. Vaccination numbers are going up. 1.4 million vaccine doses given.
• Hospitalizations going down.
• Virginia Department of Health’s pre-registration website now live. Visit vaccinate.virginia.gov to preregister.
• Warns about COVID-19 vaccine scams. The vaccine is free.
• Sporting events will be up to 250 spectators.
• Overnight summer camps will be allowed this summer.
• Schools for more in-person learning presented by March 15.