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Woman Helps Neighbors Get Vaccine Appointments | Patch PM

County holds first mass vaccination clinic | possible COVID-19 outbreak at high school | teen starts vaccine availability tracker: Patch PM

Katja Hom of McLean is helping her older neighbors and others across the region sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at Safeway pharmacies.
Katja Hom of McLean is helping her older neighbors and others across the region sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at Safeway pharmacies. (Courtesy of Katja Hom)

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Neighborhood 'Angel' In McLean Helps Seniors Get Vaccinated

A McLean resident has become a popular person in her neighborhood and across the region for her ability to get COVID-19 vaccination appointments on websites that other people find excruciatingly difficult to navigate.

Arlington's Mass Vaccination Clinic Called 'Fast' And 'Efficient'

Arlington County held its first mass vaccination clinic for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday at the new Lubber Run Community Center, where nearly 1,500 residents received the single-dose vaccine.

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New Vaccine Scheduling System In Place For Prince William County

The Prince William Health District switched to a new coronavirus vaccine scheduling system earlier this month, according to a news release. The new system, PrepMod, is already used by other health districts in Virginia.

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Potential COVID Outbreak Investigated At Osbourn Park High School

A potential COVID-19 outbreak at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas is being investigated by state health officials, according to a letter sent to parents on Friday.

DC Region Vaccine Availability Site Started By Alexandria Teen

Finding out where and when to get the COVID-19 vaccine have been sources of confusion for residents in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. One Alexandria teen has a solution to help others know where to go.

VA Coronavirus Cases Drop Below 1K For First Time Since October

The Virginia Department of Health reported 892 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the first time cases have dropped below 1,000 since Oct. 26. Northern Virginia reported 275 new cases.

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