Critical Workers To Be First In Line For Vaccine In VA: Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight:

First Vaccines In VA To Be For Health Care, Critical Workers

As coronavirus vaccine candidates from Pfizer and Moderna prepare to seek emergency use authorizations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Virginia could expect to receive the first supplies as early as mid-December. The focus for the first distribution will be on workers in critical industries.

Coronavirus Spread In Loudoun County: See Your Risk Of Exposure

Virginia is in the midst of an increase in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. State health officials are urging residents to celebrate Thanksgiving with their own households or take precautions when celebrating with others.

• Coronavirus Spread In Prince William: See Your Risk Of Exposure
• Coronavirus Spread In Alexandria: See Your Risk Of Exposure
• Coronavirus Spread In Fairfax County: See Your Risk Of Exposure
• Coronavirus Spread In Arlington: See Your Risk Of Exposure
• Coronavirus Spread In Washington, DC: See Your Risk Of Exposure
• Coronavirus Spread In Falls Church: See Your Risk Of Exposure

Santa Ride Returns To Leesburg For 32nd Year

The Annual Santa Ride will return this holiday season for its 32nd spin through Leesburg.

National Cherry Blossom Festival 2021 Artwork Unveiled

National Cherry Blossom Festival leaders, District of Columbia officials and others gathered virtually Wednesday to preview the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival, which will run March 20-April 11.

Thanksgiving Plans During Coronavirus: Take Virginia Patch Survey

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, and plans may look a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Fredericksburg Pet Of The Week: Adopt The Energetic Nacho
• House Catches Fire Overnight In Centreville
• How To Get Free Coronavirus Test Before, After Thanksgiving
• Attempted Rape In Radnor/Fort Myer Area Investigated
• D.C. Chamber’s Choice Awards Gala Honors Individuals
• Inaugural Algonkian’s Got Talent Names 7 Winners: Watch
• Woman Assaulted, Buttocks Slapped In Ballston Bathroom: Police
• Residents Safe After Fire Breaks Out At Hybla Valley Mobile Home
• Person Found Dead In West Falls Church Fire
• 4 Indicted In Burglaries Targeting Middle Eastern, Asian People

Across America

• First At-Home Virus Test Approved As NYC Closes Its Schools
• 'Terrified' Hillsborough Nurse Pleads For Caution As COVID Spikes
• Governors Tell Midwesterners To 'Mask Up,' Stay Safe This Winter
• Judge Orders U.S. To Stop Expelling Children Who Cross Border
• Rutgers Expert: 5 Thanksgiving Safety Tips For College Families