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

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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.

 

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