Arlington, VA|News|
Delta Variant Spreads As Virginia Is Ahead In Vaccinations
See how many recent coronavirus cases in Virginia have involved the delta variant.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Information Hub
News and information on how to get a coronavirus vaccine in Virginia.
Arlington, VA|News|
Virginia Prisons Reopening To Visitors In Phased-In Approach
The Virginia Department of Corrections said it expects in-person family visitation will be resumed at all facilities statewide by Oct. 1.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
How To Get Vaccine In Arlington: Availability For Week Of June 28
Arlington County's COVID-19 walk-up vaccination centers will be closed on July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Inova To Require Employees Get COVID-19 Vaccine By September
By Sept. 1, all Inova Health System workers will be required to be immunized against COVID-19 in order to work at any of its locations.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
COVID-19 Vaccination Hours To Expand At Nearly 150 VA Pharmacies
As part of National Vaccine Month, pharmacies across Virginia will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination hours through July 4.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Virginia Meets President Biden's Goal For COVID-19 Vaccinations
Virginia became the 16th state to report that 70 percent of adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
Op-Ed: Inova Alexandria Hospital President On Vaccine Hesitancy
Dr. Rina Bansal, president of Inova Alexandria Hospital, shares reasons for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
VA Governor To End COVID-19 State Of Emergency On June 30
When the COVID-19 emergency order ends, a Virginia law that bans people from wearing face coverings in public will go back into effect.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun To End Free Shuttle At COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Loudoun County is ending operation of its free shuttle service at its COVID vaccination site at the Dulles Town Center due to low ridership.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
NoVA Commission Remembers Residents Lost To COVID-19
Fairfax County hosted the Northern Virginia Regional Commission’s COVID-19 remembrance on Wednesday at the Fairfax County Government Center.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Leesburg, VA|News|
Loudoun Holding 5 COVID-19 Summer Vaccination Events
The five COVID-19 vaccination events in Loudoun County will be free and will offer the two-dose Pfizer vaccine to anyone 12 and older.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Vaccination Center To Close Near End Of June
The COVID-19 vaccination site opened in April in the former Lord & Taylor store at Tysons Corner Center.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
West End Alexandria, VA|News|
Virginia's COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted Heading Into Memorial Day
Gov. Ralph Northam, appearing with President Joe Biden in Alexandria, celebrated Virginia lifting most COVID-19 restrictions as of Friday.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
COVID-19 Vaccines Available In Alexandria: Week Of May 23 Guide
Opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine are coming up for people 12 and older in Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations For Children This Weekend And Beyond
Arlington Public Health is offering a variety of opportunities for free walk-in and scheduled COVID-19 vaccinations for children 12-17.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Planned For 3 Days In Burke
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be provided at the clinic. Walk-ins and appointments are available.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Breath Of Life Delivered To COVID-19 Patients Via GoFundMe Effort
Reston man spearheads an effort to purchase and ship more than 100 oxygen concentrators to India to help COVID-19 patients breathe easier.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
Vaccinating Kids 12 & Up: VA Patch Readers Give Cautious Yes
While over half are likely to get children 12 to 15 vaccinated, readers were more split on children under 12, who cannot yet get vaccines.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
No New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Reported In Arlington
Virginia Department of Health reported no new COVID-19 cases in Arlington on Tuesday for the first in almost a year.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Zero New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Alexandria
Alexandria's COVID-19 cases are considerably lower than the month prior, while nearly half of residents 12 and up are partially vaccinated.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Set For Fairfax Schools Students
Students will receive vaccinations during the school day if their parent or guardian registers them in advance.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Target, Walmart, BJ's, Costco: VA Stores End Masks For Vaccinated
Retailers are lifting face mask requirements for fully vaccinated customers. Virginia Gov. Northam dropped the state's mask mandate May 15.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
VA Mask Mandate, Other Restrictions To Be Lifted By Governor
"It's either a shot or a mask," said Northam as he lifted the mask mandate for fully vaccinated people in most situations.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
Virginia Parents: Do You Want Your Young Teens Vaccinated?
Patch wants to know whether you plan on getting your young teens vaccinated now that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has expanded EUA.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Available To Ages 12-15 In Fairfax County
Vaccine providers are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 and up after a CDC committee's recommendation on Wednesday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Available To Ages 12-15 In Alexandria
Vaccine providers are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 and up after a CDC committee's recommendation on Wednesday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available For Children 12-17
Arlington County is offering free appointments for children 12-17 to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Greater Alexandria, VA|News|
Where To Get Vaccine In Mount Vernon Area: Week Of May 9
Across Fairfax County, over 50 percent of the population has at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
How To Get Vaccine Around Fairfax: Availability For Week Of May 9
Appointments are available as Northern Virginia health districts launch a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
How To Get Vaccine In McLean: Availability For Week Of May 9
Across Fairfax County, over 50 percent of the population has at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Del Ray, VA|News|
How To Get Vaccine In Alexandria: Availability For Week Of May 9
Nearly 50 percent of the population aged 16 or older has at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Alexandria.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Virginia Vaccine Use In Ages 12-15 Needs Final Federal Approval
Virginia is preparing to make the vaccine available to the age group but is awaiting approval from a CDC committee.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
How To Get Vaccine Around Herndon: Availability For Week Of May 9
Appointments are available as Northern Virginia health districts launch a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
How To Get Vaccine Around Reston: Availability For Week Of May 9
Appointments are available as Northern Virginia health districts launch a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
More Than 3M Virginians Fully Vaccinated As NoVA Leads Way
Estimates for COVID-19 vaccine acceptance vary from a low of 41 percent in the Eastern region to a high of 87 percent in Northern Virginia.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
How To Get Vaccine In Arlington: Availability For Week Of May 9
Arlington County recently met its initial goal of having 60 percent of its population receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Lowest COVID-19 Positivity Rate Posted In Arlington Since October
Virginia Department of Health reported a 3.7 percent positivity testing rate for COVID-19 in the Arlington Health District.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Vaccine For Ages 12-15 Likely In May: VA Vaccination Coordinator
Dr. Danny Avula said states are expecting approval of the Pfizer vaccine will be followed by Moderna for ages 12 and up.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
How To Get Vaccine Around Reston: Availability For Week Of May 2
Appointments are available as Northern Virginia health districts launch a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
How To Get Vaccine Around Fairfax: Availability For Week Of May 2
Appointments are available as Northern Virginia health districts launch a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff