Governor Northam COVID-19 update briefing – September 27, 2021; vaccination update

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5 years ago

September 27, 2021

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

Highlights include:

Encouraging signs – number of cases down, hospitalizations leveling off
Numbers are still too high
1997 new cases today
Nearly everyone getting COVID is unvaccinated
80% of Virginias have received at least one shot of the vaccine, 60% fully vaccinated
Vaccines are safe and effective
Unvaccinated COVID patients are filling up hospitals
Booster shots (Pfizer) are recommended if vaccinated at least 6 months ago
Children under age 12 still not eligible for the vaccine, expected to change in coming (4-6) weeks
When approval comes, Virginia will be ready
Mask protect children, cases lower

Royal Examiner