The Virginia Department of Health has created a webpage dedicated solely to virus updates where you will find content that is updated daily. The CDC also has a dedicated website:
***UPDATE FRIDAY, 4/23/21 at 12:00 PM***
- Seating is now permitted in bar areas of restaurants, provided at least 6 feet is maintained between parties and no standing congregation is permitted.
- Outdoor races and marathons may place runners in staggered groups of up to 100 (up from 50).
- School theatrical and musical performances may allow patrons up to 30% of the venue capacity, with a maximum of 500 patrons indoors and no specific limit outdoors.
- Distancing requirements have been decreased from 10 feet to 6 feet for entertainment and public amusement venues, swimming pool seating, graduations, and recreational sporting events.
- Personal care and personal grooming studios are no longer required to maintain appointment logs and contact information for customers.
- Karaoke is no longer prohibited.
- Splash pads, hot tubs, and saunas are no longer prohibited.
- Brass instrument players may remove masks while playing, as could wind instrument players previously.
- Capacity limits at entertainment venues will increase from 30% to 50%, with an increase in the maximum number of indoor patrons from 500 to 1,000 and no specific limit on the number of outdoor patrons.
- Capacity limits at recreational sports venues will increase from 30% to 50%, with a maximum of 250 spectators per field for indoor events and 1,000 spectators per field for outdoor events.
- The limit on social gatherings will increase from 50 to 100 indoors and from 100 to 250 outdoors.
- Alcohol sales and restaurant dining will be permitted after midnight.
***UPDATE Thursday, 4/1/21 at 3:00 PM***
Beginning on Thursday, April 1, restrictions ease as follows:- Increase in number of people at social gatherings: Social gatherings will increase to 50 people for indoor settings and 100 people for outdoor settings. Currently, social gatherings are limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.
- Recreational sporting events: For indoor settings, the number of spectators at recreational sporting events will increase from 25 to 100 people per field or 30 percent capacity, whichever is less. Outdoor settings will increase from 250 to 500 people per field or 30 percent capacity, whichever is less for outdoor settings.
- In-person graduation and commencement events: Gov. Northam’s preliminary guidance on safe in-person graduations and commencements, for outdoor events, include a cap of 5,000 people or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less. Events held indoors may have up to 500 people, or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less. Attendees must wear masks and follow safety protocols to ensure proper distancing.
Vaccines in Prince William CountyPlease note: the PWHD call center will be closed on Sunday, April 4 in observance of Easter.
The Community Vaccination Center (CVC) which is a mass vaccination site is operating out of the former Gander Mountain store, located at, 14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192. If you have an Official Appointment or Invitation to the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located at the former Gander Mountain store in Woodbridge, here are a few guidelines to follow:- Arrive no more than 15 minutes before your appointment. You cannot enter the building early to receive your vaccine.
- No walk-ins are accepted at this time.
- Please pre-register to be contacted for an appointment.
- Please have a copy of your invitation (email, text, barcode) or other proof of your name ready when you arrive at the site.
PWHD Clinic Manassas Mall located at 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109 is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This clinic is administering the Moderna vaccine.
Vaccinations in Fairfax CountyFairfax County plans to open up registrations for Phase 1c early next week and transition to Phase 2 by April 18. As part of President Biden’s new 90/90 agenda for the nation, we expect greater access to vaccines as more local pharmacies begin to participate in the federal pharmacy vaccination program.
The Health Department is also highlighting Pfizer-BioNTech’s announcement about results of their Phase 3 trial in adolescents 12-15 years of age, which showed their vaccine to be safe and 100% effective in preventing illness. Pfizer is also studying how well the vaccine works in children ages 6 months to 11 years old.
- Increase in number of people at social gatherings: Social gatherings will increase to 50 people for indoor settings and 100 people for outdoor settings. Currently, social gatherings are limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.
- Recreational sporting events: For indoor settings, the number of spectators at recreational sporting events will increase from 25 to 100 people per field or 30 percent capacity, whichever is less. Outdoor settings will increase from 250 to 500 people per field or 30 percent capacity, whichever is less for outdoor settings.
- In-person graduation and commencement events: Gov. Northam’s preliminary guidance on safe in-person graduations and commencements, for outdoor events, include a cap of 5,000 people or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less. Events held indoors may have up to 500 people, or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less. Attendees must wear masks and follow safety protocols to ensure proper distancing.
- Arrive no more than 15 minutes before your appointment. You cannot enter the building early to receive your vaccine.
- No walk-ins are accepted at this time.
- Please pre-register to be contacted for an appointment.
- Please have a copy of your invitation (email, text, barcode) or other proof of your name ready when you arrive at the site.
Virginia COPESThe federally funded Virginia Crisis Counseling Program is called Virginia C.O.P.E.S. which stands for compassionate, optimistic, person-centered, empowering support. Our program is part of the federal and state behavioral health response to the current state of emergency. Our main focus is supporting the mental and emotional well-being of those impacted by the pandemic as well as directing callers to community resources. More information can be found at: vacopes.com and on our Facebook page (facebook.com/vacopescovid).
Crisis Counselors are available during the following times to take calls: Monday-Friday 9am-9pm and on Saturday-Sunday from 5pm-9pm. VA C.O.P.E.S can be reached by phone or text at 877-349-6428. Spanish speaking counselors are available. We have additional translations services available for individuals who speak Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Urdu, Korean, or Arabic.
Crisis Counselors are available during the following times to take calls: Monday-Friday 9am-9pm and on Saturday-Sunday from 5pm-9pm. VA C.O.P.E.S can be reached by phone or text at 877-349-6428. Spanish speaking counselors are available. We have additional translations services available for individuals who speak Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Urdu, Korean, or Arabic.
VA C.O.P.E.S. counselors are prepared to refer and provide additional information for callers as well but should not be utilized as an emergency or suicide hotline.
Crisis Counselors are available during the following times to take calls: Monday-Friday 9am-9pm and on Saturday-Sunday from 5pm-9pm. VA C.O.P.E.S can be reached by phone or text at 877-349-6428. Spanish speaking counselors are available. We have additional translations services available for individuals who speak Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Urdu, Korean, or Arabic.
Crisis Counselors are available during the following times to take calls: Monday-Friday 9am-9pm and on Saturday-Sunday from 5pm-9pm. VA C.O.P.E.S can be reached by phone or text at 877-349-6428. Spanish speaking counselors are available. We have additional translations services available for individuals who speak Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Urdu, Korean, or Arabic.
VA C.O.P.E.S. counselors are prepared to refer and provide additional information for callers as well but should not be utilized as an emergency or suicide hotline.
***UPDATE Friday, 2/26/21 at 12:30 PM***
Fairfax and Prince William Counties Continue Through COVID-19 Vaccination Phase 1b; Governor Northam Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions
Fairfax County
Am I eligible?
Under current guidelines, the groups eligible for vaccination in Fairfax County include:
Adults 65+ who live in Fairfax County, the cities of Fairfax or Falls Church, or the towns of Herndon, Vienna or Clifton
People ages high-risk medical condition or disability that increases their risk of severe illness from COVID-19 who live in Fairfax County, the cities of Fairfax or Falls Church, or the towns of Herndon, Vienna or Clifton
People living in correctional facilities, homeless shelters and migrant labor camps
The following Frontline Essential Worker Priority Groups who live or work in Fairfax County, the cities of Fairfax or Falls Church, or the towns of Herndon, Vienna or Clifton
Police, fire and hazmat (Frontline Essential Worker Group Priority #1)
Corrections and homeless shelter workers (Frontline Essential Worker Group Priority #2)
Childcare/K-12 Teachers/Staff (Frontline Essential Worker Group Priority #3), including staff serving public and private schools; licensed center-based childcare staff and licensed home-based childcare staff
How do I get the vaccine?
By phone: Call the Health Department’s vaccine hotline at 703-324-7404 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to register for an appointment or to ask any questions regarding the vaccine.
Online: Register for the first dose of the vaccine at this link if you are eligible under the Phase 1b requirements. Do not fill out this form if you have already received the first dose. The Fairfax County Health Department will contact you by email within 4-7 days to schedule your second appointment.
Prince William County
Prince William is also progressing through Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Am I Eligible?
Prince William County has adopted the Phase 1b guidelines established by the Virginia Department of Health. Those currently eligible include:
Frontline Essential Workers
People Aged 65 years and Older
People aged 16 through 64 years with a high risk medical condition or disability that increases their risk of severe illness from COVID-19
People Living in Correctional Facilities, Homeless Shelters and Migrant Labor Camps
How do I get the vaccine?
By phone: Prince William County is directing individuals to register by phone through the statewide system, found at (877) 829-4682 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm, available in English or Spanish)
Online: Prince William County is directing individuals to register online through the statewide system found at https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/
Governor Northam’s COVID-19 Restrictions Update
On February 24th, Governor Northam announced that due to the falling number of COVID-19 cases in Virginia, restrictions will loosen up some.
Effective March 1st:
Alcohol sales will end at midnight (change from 10pm currently)
The midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew will be lifted
The limit on outdoor social gatherings will increase to 25 people (change from 10 people)
Outdoor entertainment and venues will be able to operate at a capacity of 30% or 1,000 people (change from 250 people)
Northam also announced that Virginia is in the process of establishing mass vaccination sites in preparation for when Virginia receives more vaccine doses.
***UPDATE Wednesday, 2/17/21 at 3:00 PM***
Click Here for the COVID-19 Vaccine and Registration Data Dashboard
As mentioned in my last post, Fairfax County will not be participating in the statewide pre-registration system at this time. If you are eligible for the vaccine, Fairfax County residents are highly encouraged to fill out the county’s form rather than the statewide form.
Click Here for the COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Questionnaire
To verify if you are registered to receive a first-dose COVID-19 vaccination appointment, enter your information in the registration status checker. Fairfax County is currently scheduling appointments for individuals who registered on 01/18/21. The dashboard is regularly updated to specify which registration date that they are currently making appointments for. Please be aware that it may take several weeks to contact everyone who signed up on a day where registration volume was high.
Click Here for Fairfax County’s Vaccine Registration Status Checker
***UPDATE Monday, 2/15/21 at 6:00 PM***
Read Full Press Release from Fairfax County Emergency Information ‘Fairfax Health District Not Participating in Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System At This Time’
***UPDATE Tuesday, 2/9/21 at 10:30 AM***
Today, there were 1700 new cases of COVID-19 in Virginia, bringing the total case number to 530,825. Fairfax County currently has 61,743 cases, Prince William County has 36,668 cases, and Stafford has 8,554 cases. The good news is that the number of vaccines distributed in all three counties has greatly eclipsed the number of current COVID cases, and that number will continue to increase over the next few months as the rate of vaccination increases. As of right now, the first dose of the vaccine has been administered to 253,325 individuals in Fairfax County, 58,300 in Prince William County, and almost 50,000 people in the Rappahannock health district (which includes Stafford County).
Click Here for Virginia Department of Health Dashboard on COVID-19 Vaccines Received
Fairfax County
The isolation of quarantine has negatively affected the mental health of many individuals, especially those with a history of depression and other mental illnesses. The Fairfax County Emergency Information website has shared resources about suicide prevention during COVID-19.
Prince William County
Free COVID-19 testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park. Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park to obtain COVID testing and receive the results. Here is a list of the upcoming testing sites and locations. All sites can accommodate drive-thru or walk-up testing. To ensure you receive a test, please arrive at the site as close as possible to the start time. Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at each site. During periods of inclement weather or forecasted rain/snow, please check this site for closure information.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Grace Church
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:00 PM, whichever comes first.
1006 Williamstown Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Woodbridge Senior Center
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 2:00 PM, whichever comes first.
13850 Church Hill Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Friday, February 12, 2021
Splashdown Water Park
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd.
Manassas, VA 20109
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Development Services Building
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 12:00 Noon, whichever comes first.
- 5 County Complex
- Woodbridge, VA 22192
***UPDATE Thursday, 2/4/21 at 12:00 PM***
Fairfax County
Among the highlights of the update:
The nation is facing limited vaccine supplies, which means limited supply for Fairfax Health District residents through at least March.
Vaccination will be targeted while supply is limited following guidelines from the Virginia Department of Health.
As of right now, all of Virginia is receiving about 105,000 doses a week, of which 13,600 doses are sent to the Fairfax Health District.
Of those 13,600 doses, the health department is generally following state guidelines at this time and allocating about 50 percent for older adults and 50 percent for front line essential workers.
When supply is sufficient, vaccine will be administered by private providers, pharmacies, occupational health clinics, etc. (similar to flu vaccinations).
Vaccination numbers as of February 1:
Fairfax County Health Department: 45,238 doses
Inova: approximately 75,000 doses
Skilled nursing and assisted living facilities: 6,069 doses
Others: 16,368 doses
As of Feb. 1, more than 186,000 residents have pre-registered for the vaccine in the Fairfax Health District.
Prince William County
People 65 and older, along with individuals ages 18 to 64, with underlying medical conditions, are included in phase 1b and are eligible to receive the Moderna vaccine, according to Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator for the Prince William Health District, Amanda David. Health care workers are included in phase 1a.
Individuals in both phases will receive the vaccine at Beacon Hall, located at 10945 George Mason Circle in Manassas, Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., through Feb. 15.
“One thing that I would like people to know is that demand is much higher than supply right now and that we are trying to schedule people based on our priority lists,” David said.
Vaccine supplies are limited, and those eligible to receive the vaccine may have to wait to receive it. Currently, supplies of the vaccine are limited across the country.
“We are asking people to be patient. We are getting emails left and right, and it is hard to correspond and try to reach everyone that does reach out to us. We’re doing the best we can with the information given to us day by day,” she added.
“We do still have folks in phase 1a that need to be vaccinated, but we are collecting information on a waitlist through an online form. Once we have more vaccine availability, we will reach out to them to schedule appointments,” said David. The health district is unable to accommodate walk-up participants since all vaccines are distributed on an appointment basis.
The health district serves Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and can be reached via its Call Center at 703-872-7759, seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Text COVIDPWC to 888777 for COVID-19 alerts.
Click Here to Register for the Waitlist
***UPDATE Monday, 2/1/21 at 5:15 PM***
- Fairfax County: 59,717 cases, 3268 hospitalized, 784 deaths
- Prince William County: 35,412 cases, 1,318 hospitalized, 313 deaths
- Stafford County: 1,320 cases* (VDH has not updated this count in the last two days)
Fairfax County: All COVID-19 vaccine appointments that were scheduled for after 12:30 pm on Sunday, January 31st or at any time on Monday, February 1st will be rescheduled for later in the week due to inclement weather conditions. Individuals who had their appointments cancelled should have received instructions and a link for rescheduling via email.
Prince William County: Prince William County has cancelled the COVID testing scheduled for tomorrow morning, February 2nd at James S. Long Regional Park. All COVID-19 vaccination appointments scheduled for today (February 1st) at GMU’s Beacon Hall and Potomac Middle School have been cancelled due to hazardous weather conditions. Individuals with an appointment that has been cancelled should receive an email with information about rescheduling, or they can call the Prince William County Health Department call service for assistance with rescheduling.
Stafford County: In the Rappahannock area health district (which includes Stafford county), all COVID-19 vaccination appointments for today (February 1st) have been rescheduled to Monday, February 8th due to inclement weather.
***UPDATE Thursday, 1/28/21 at 4:30 PM***
Vaccine Limited Until at Least March
The Fairfax County Health Department has currently vaccinated approximately 35,200 individuals since receiving its first shipment of vaccine in late December 2020. Due to allocations that go into effect this week, the pace of incoming doses is not expected to increase until March.
This means we will have limited vaccine supply for at least several more weeks. We are working expeditiously to schedule vaccination appointments each week in the order that the registrations have been received based on the amount of vaccine we have available.
Friday, January 29, 2021
Splashdown Water Park
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:30 PM, whichever comes first.
7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd.
Manassas, VA 20109
Woodbridge Senior Center
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
13850 Church Hill Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Development Services Building
Start Time: 9:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 12:00 Noon, whichever comes first.
5 County Complex,
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Monday, February 1, 2021
Metz Middle School
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 2:00 PM, whichever comes first.
9950 Wellington Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
James S. Long Regional Park
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:30 PM, whichever comes first.
4603 James Madison Hwy.
Haymarket, VA 20169
Cloverdale Park
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
15150 Cloverdale Rd.
Dale City, VA 22193
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Grace Church
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:00 PM, whichever comes first.
1006 Williamstown Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Woodbridge Senior Center
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 2:00 PM, whichever comes first.
13850 Church Hill Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Friday, February 5, 2021
Splashdown Water Park
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd.
Manassas, VA 20109
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Development Services Building
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 12:00 PM, whichever comes first.
5 County Complex
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Click Here to Find Testing Locations (Updated Regularly)
***UPDATE Monday, 1/25/21 at 10:00 PM***
Inova announced Monday it had canceled scheduled vaccinations for teachers and staff members in Fairfax County Public Schools “for the foreseeable future.” The decision affects at least 15,000 school district employees — roughly 60 percent of its workforce — all of whom registered for doses under the 1B phase of Virginia’s vaccine rollout.
Inova, which has been administering the Fairfax school district vaccinations, said in an email to school staff members that a national vaccine shortage prompted the Virginia Department of Health to direct vaccine doses away from hospitals, leaving its supply “severely diminished.”
Here is the full email that was sent to FCPS employees on Monday evening:
Due to vaccine supply limitations, first dose appointments for FCPS employees, and others in 1b, are cancelled as of January 26, 2021 for the foreseeable future. Inova will reach out to everyone who has registered when more information is available to reschedule a vaccine.
Those who have already received a first dose from Inova and are scheduled for a second dose appointment, will be prioritized at this time and their appointments will be honored.
Vaccinating everyone in the Northern Virginia community, as quickly as possible, is Inova’s top priority right now. Last week, in response to a national shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Virginia Department of Health made a modification to its vaccine distribution methods and announced that going forward, vaccines will be sent directly to health districts to be allocated appropriately. As a result, Inova’s allocation of vaccine has been severely diminished, causing us to make the difficult decision to prioritize the available doses. Rest assured, Inova is working to re-schedule first dose appointments as soon as possible.
We understand and share the frustration that this news brings to our patients. When we receive more supply inventory, we will first prioritize patients who had an appointment scheduled and then focus on opening further appointments up to eligible groups. If you are a patient whose appointment is cancelled, rest assured we are working diligently to identify new supply and will reach out to reschedule your appointment as soon as we are confident we have a vaccine for you.
In the last month, Inova quickly established operations and delivered shots to as many eligible patients as possible. We have administered more than 70,000 vaccines and look forward to resuming this pace as soon as vaccine supply improves.
Click Here for Updates about Vaccine Distribution from Inova
My office will monitor this situation and provide timely updates on my blog and social media pages.
***UPDATE Friday, 1/22/21 at 1:30 PM***
Prince William County
As of Sunday, Jan. 17, the health district had already filled its available
vaccination appointments through Feb. 15 and began collecting eligible residents’ names and contact information for a waiting list, which launched Sunday. “The demand continues to exceed supply, and that’s going to continue for some time,” Brian Misner, the county’s emergency operations coordinator, told the Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday. By Tuesday afternoon, the list was already 25,000 names long, Misner said.
The Prince William County Health Department is working in conjunction with the Prince William County Government to expand the COVID-19 Call Center to provide information to residents about vaccines and assist with those who do not have access to a computer, the internet, or email. They are open Monday–Sunday, 9:00 am–4:30 P.M. at 703-872-7759.
Free COVID-19 testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park. Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park to obtain COVID testing and receive the results. Here is a list of the upcoming testing sites and locations. All sites can accommodate drive-thru or walk-up testing. To ensure you receive a test, please arrive at the site as close as possible to the start time. Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at each site. During periods of inclement weather or forecasted rain/snow, please check this site for closure information.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Enterprise Elementary School
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 12:00 PM, whichever comes first.
13900 Lindendale Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Monday, January 25, 2021
Metz Middle School
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:30 PM, whichever comes first.
9950 Wellington Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
Splashdown Water Park
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd.
Manassas, VA 20109
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
James S. Long Regional Park
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:30 PM, whichever comes first.
4603 James Madison Hwy
Haymarket, VA 20169
Cloverdale Park
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
15150 Cloverdale Rd.
Dale City, VA 22193
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Grace Church
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:30 PM, whichever comes first.
1006 Williamstown Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
Metz Middle School
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
9950 Wellington Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Cloverdale Park
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:30 PM, whichever comes first.
15150 Cloverdale Rd.
Dale City, VA 22193
Woodbridge Senior Center
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
13850 Church Hill Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Friday, January 29, 2021
Splashdown Water Park
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:30 PM, whichever comes first.
7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd.
Manassas, VA 20109
Woodbridge Senior Center
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
13850 Church Hill Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Development Services Building
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 12:00 Noon, whichever comes first.
5 County Complex,
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Click Here to Find Testing Locations (Updated Regularly)
Fairfax County
Between Monday and Wednesday roughly 65,000 people registered online.
But Tuesday, the county only received 22,175 doses (16,575 for first doses and 5,600 allocated for people getting their second doses).
County leaders stressed the number of vaccines they get, and when they get them, is beyond their control.
As of January 20, approximately 115,000 people have registered to get a vaccine appointment.
Fairfax County's Department of health stressed patience as it could take months to vaccinate all of the eligible people in the 1a and 1b groups based on limited vaccine supply.
Appointments are released every week on a first-come, first-served basis depending on how many doses the county receives.
***UPDATE Wednesday, 1/20/21 at 2:00 PM***
Prince William County halts COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to limited supply
The Prince William Health District has filled all available COVID-19 vaccine appointments through February 15 and is not scheduling any more appointments because it will not receive enough vaccine doses from the federal government. I have repeatedly expressed my disappointment in the vaccination roll-out. Federal leadership has completely mismanaged this process and I am optimistic we will see improvements after President Biden takes office on Wednesday. I will also be urging members of Congress to support the President's COVID Relief bill which includes $350 billion to state, local and territorial governments to distribute the vaccine, increase testing, and maintain vital services. Prince William County and many other jurisdictions need this support.
A spokeswoman for the health district said last week that in just the first two days over 5,500 Prince William residents began the process of registering online for the vaccinations when the registration form opened Monday for residents aged 75 and older. Later in the week, per guidance from Gov. Ralph Northam, the eligibility was expanded to include anyone age 65 and older as well as residents under the age of 65 with comorbid conditions.
At 540 appointments a day, the health district will be able to administer about 10,800 doses between Jan. 19 and Feb. 15. The vaccines require two doses - administered three or four weeks apart - to be fully effective, so it would need another 10,800 doses just to fully vaccinate those recipients.
Due to the limited availability of vaccines and the fact that appointments are now booked through Feb. 15, the three jurisdictions (Prince William County, Manassas City and Manassas Park) assisted the health district by establishing a new unified waitlist application.
Click Here for the Vaccine Appointment Waitlist Form
The waitlist form poses a series of questions that determine your eligibility. If you meet the criteria, you will be added to the waitlist and contacted in the order in which you signed up once appointments become available.
Residents who do not meet the waitlist criteria should monitor local media or the health district website for updates on when additional categories of residents become eligible.
It is important to note that completing this form will add you to a wait list for when additional vaccine appointments become available. It does not automatically schedule you for an appointment. Due to limited vaccine availability from the federal government, it will likely be days to weeks before you are contacted to schedule an available appointment. If the health district receives additional vaccines, then this timeframe will change.
It is also important to note that this form (survey process) must be completed one time for each person; responses cannot be shared. For example, a husband and wife living in the same household and sharing the same phone number and email address must each submit this form separately with their name and date of birth. But unlike the previous form one email will work for more than one individual.
For those who do not have access to a computer, the internet, or email, they may contact the Prince William Health District Call Center at 703-872-7759 to be added to this wait list by phone. The call center does not have the capability to take requests or make appointments, as call center agents are only able to enter information into this form. The call center hours are now 9:00am-4:30pm M-Sun.
In order to accommodate and provide more vaccinations to the public, the Prince William Health District's vaccination clinic is being moved from Metz Middle School to Beacon Hall on the Prince William Campus of George Mason University (GMU). The new clinic will open on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.
Click Here to Read the Full Press Release from Prince William County Government
Free COVID-19 testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park. Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park to obtain COVID testing and receive the results. Here is a list of the upcoming testing sites and locations. All sites can accommodate drive-thru or walk-up testing. To ensure you receive a test, please arrive at the site as close as possible to the start time. Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at each site.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Cloverdale Park
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:30 PM, whichever comes first.
15150 Cloverdale Rd.
Dale City, VA 22193
Woodbridge Senior Center
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
13850 Church Hill Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Friday, January 22, 2021
Splashdown Water Park
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 1:30 PM, whichever comes first.
7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd.
Manassas, VA 20109
Woodbridge Senior Center
Start Time 4:00 PM
Testing is only available until the allocated test kits are depleted at the site or until 6:00 PM, whichever comes first.
13850 Church Hill Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Click Here to Find Testing Locations (Updated Regularly)
***UPDATE Sunday, 1/17/21 at 11:00 A.M.***
Fairfax County
On Jan. 14, Governor Ralph Northam announced that people age 65 and older and people age 16-64 with a high-risk medical condition or disability that increases their risk of severe illness from COVID-19 will be moved into Phase 1b. This group, in addition to the 75+ year population, accounts for approximately 40% of all our residents over the age of 16.
At this time the Fairfax County Health Department is unable to schedule appointments for everyone in these new groups while they continue to work through the large number of individuals who have registered over the last four days and are still awaiting appointment dates.
Please note that due to limited supplies of vaccine, it may take months to get through Phase 1b. The ability to schedule appointments will depend on the supply of vaccine available. The vaccine supply in the U.S. is still very limited and is expected to increase gradually over the next few months. The Health Department will begin registering individuals in these new groups on Jan. 18.
Fairfax County public and private school teachers and staff started receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations, Saturday, Jan. 16. The Health Department has partnered with Inova, which will administer the vaccine to this group.
Here is the vaccination scheduling information for this third group:
Public school teachers and staff have received scheduling information directly from Fairfax County Public Schools and Falls Church City Public Schools.
Private school teachers and staff will receive scheduling information from the Health Department.
Childcare staff will receive scheduling information from the Health Department.
Click Here for Public and Private School Teachers and Staff to Register for a Vaccine Appointment
For example, Fairfax County teachers and staff would click ‘Fairfax County Public School Employee’ then ‘Schedule an appointment.’
There will be a list of available days/times.
The Fairfax County Health Department asks for your patience as it may take months to get through these priority groups.
Click Here for Status Updates about COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution for Priority Groups
Fairfax County
Public school teachers and staff have received scheduling information directly from Fairfax County Public Schools and Falls Church City Public Schools.
Private school teachers and staff will receive scheduling information from the Health Department.
Childcare staff will receive scheduling information from the Health Department.
For example, Fairfax County teachers and staff would click ‘Fairfax County Public School Employee’ then ‘Schedule an appointment.’
There will be a list of available days/times.
First of all, do not worry. Vaccinating you is our priority and we will do so based on scheduling and supply availability.
We will email you to schedule an appointment when we have vaccines available to do so. We are releasing these appointments as supply becomes available.
You will remain registered for your vaccination and do not need to re-submit your information.
Even though more groups are becoming eligible for vaccination, all appointments are being scheduled in the order that they are received. This means that adults age 75 and older who have already registered will have priority over those who register in the future.
The Health Department will send you periodic updates while you are on the waitlist about your status.
First of all, do not worry. Vaccinating you is our priority and we will do so based on scheduling and supply availability.
We will email you to schedule an appointment when we have vaccines available to do so. We are releasing these appointments as supply becomes available.
You will remain registered for your vaccination and do not need to re-submit your information.
Even though more groups are becoming eligible for vaccination, all appointments are being scheduled in the order that they are received. This means that adults age 75 and older who have already registered will have priority over those who register in the future.
The Health Department will send you periodic updates while you are on the waitlist about your status.
Second Dose Process
While vaccine supply continues to remain very limited, we expect to receive enough doses each week to provide second doses to people who have already received their first dose. Individuals who received their first dose from the Health Department so far have received the Moderna vaccine. It is recommended that the same vaccine is given at least 28 days after the first dose. There is no maximum interval between the first and second doses.
Soon, the Health Department will begin offering Pfizer vaccine, which requires that the second dose be given at least 21 days after the first dose. Other vaccine products may be used in the future, so it is important that you refer to your “CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card” when making a second dose appointment to match the manufacturer of your first dose.
The Health Department will send you an invitation to schedule your second dose during the most appropriate window based on your first dose date. You do not need to contact the Health Department to schedule your second dose and you do not need to complete the registration form again.
Individuals who received vaccines from Inova or Reston hospitals should reach out to their vaccinator for information on second dose scheduling.
***UPDATE Tuesday, 1/12/21 4:00 P.M.***
Second Dose Process
While vaccine supply continues to remain very limited, we expect to receive enough doses each week to provide second doses to people who have already received their first dose. Individuals who received their first dose from the Health Department so far have received the Moderna vaccine. It is recommended that the same vaccine is given at least 28 days after the first dose. There is no maximum interval between the first and second doses.
Soon, the Health Department will begin offering Pfizer vaccine, which requires that the second dose be given at least 21 days after the first dose. Other vaccine products may be used in the future, so it is important that you refer to your “CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card” when making a second dose appointment to match the manufacturer of your first dose.
The Health Department will send you an invitation to schedule your second dose during the most appropriate window based on your first dose date. You do not need to contact the Health Department to schedule your second dose and you do not need to complete the registration form again.
Individuals who received vaccines from Inova or Reston hospitals should reach out to their vaccinator for information on second dose scheduling.
Fairfax and Prince William Counties to begin COVID-19 Vaccination Phase 1b on Monday, January 11
Beginning tomorrow, Fairfax and Prince William counties will be part of 11 health districts that the Virginia Department of Health will allow to add vaccination opportunities for the following groups in phase 1b including: frontline essential workers (i.e. police, fire, and hazmat workers), people age 75 and older, and people living in correctional facilities, homeless shelters or migrant labor camps.
Meanwhile, these health districts will continue with phase 1a to ensure that people are vaccinated as quickly and efficiently as possible. This announcement comes several days after Governor Ralph Northam’s call to increase flexibility and speed up vaccination distribution in the Commonwealth.
Click Here to Find Out Which Vaccine Phase You Are In And/Or How to Get Registered in Your County
Click Here for More Information about the Press Release from the Virginia
Fairfax County
The following chart guides each priority group on how to register for a vaccine. It also shows where they will be vaccinated. It is important to note that registering for a vaccine is different for each of the priority groups so please read the chart carefully. If you are not yet eligible, regular updates about vaccine rollment are published here.
Click Here for an FAQ about Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine in Fairfax County
Adults 75+
By phone: Call the Health Department’s vaccine hotline at 703-324-7404 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to register for an appointment.
Online Registration
Step 1: Complete a Pre-Screen and Vaccine Appointment Questionnaire
Click Here to Start Pre-Screen
Step 2: Appointment Scheduling
Within a few days, the Health Department will call or email you to schedule an appointment.
Video from Fairfax County about Vaccine Phases:
Prince William County
The Prince William Health District’s normal business hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m Monday – Friday. The Prince William Health District can be reached 24/7 by phone at 703-792-7300.
*I will update this blog post with more information how priority groups within phase 1b can schedule their vaccine as it becomes available.
***UPDATE FRIDAY, 1/8/21 12:00 P.M.***
Virginia Cases (as of 5 pm on 1/5/21)
Total cases = 37,730, new cases in the past 24-hour period= 5,387
Total deaths = 5,226, new deaths in the past 24-hour period = 35
This dashboard will keep people informed about the number of vaccine doses distributed in Virginia and the number of doses administered. It is updated daily. The number of doses of vaccine administered shown on the vaccine dashboard will always lag slightly behind the actual number of doses administered.
On January 6, Governor Northam announced new steps to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccination program. He is taking the following steps to help providers increase the rate of vaccinations as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible:
- Vaccination goal. Governor Northam set an initial goal of vaccinating 25,000 Virginians each day when supply allows.
- ‘Use it or lose it’ model. Medical facilities will be required to put the vaccine they receive into arms as soon as possible, or risk having future vaccine allotments reduced.
- Danny T.K. Avula to lead vaccination efforts in Virginia. Governor Northam appointed Dr. Avula, who serves as director of the Richmond City and Henrico County Health Departments to coordinate work between state officials, local health departments, hospitals, and private providers.
- Expanded priority groups. Governor Northam announced that K-12 teachers and child care workers will be among the next priority groups to receive vaccinations after Group A, and outlined the populations that will be included in Groups B and C.
- Elevating the Virginia National Guard. As the Commonwealth receives more doses, the Virginia National Guard will provide logistical support and help local health departments will administering vaccines.
Group B includes frontline essential workers in specific industries, K-12 teachers and staff, childcare providers, adults age 75 and older, and people living in correctional facilities, homeless shelters, and migrant labor camps.
Group C includes other essential workers, adults age 65 and older, and people age 16-64 with certain medical conditions or disabilities that increase their risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
Click Here for Additional Information about the Governor Northam's Press Conference
Click Here for Additional Information about Group B
Click Here for Additional Information about Group C
***UPDATE FRIDAY, 12/18/20 4:00 P.M.***
The holiday season is in full swing and with it comes a surge of coronavirus cases due to holiday gatherings and travel. We are seeing longer lines to get tested across the country in an effort to gather safely. Testing laboratories have warned about supply shortages and delays because of increased demand. State and local officials are combating the recent surge of coronavirus cases by implementing new restrictions and expanding access to COVID-19 testing.
The Virginia Department of Health has created a webpage dedicated solely to virus updates where you will find content that is updated daily. The CDC also has a dedicated website:
Here are some updates about the new restrictions and where you can get tested for COVID-19:
Governor Ralph Northam held a press conference on December 10 about new safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 across the Commonwealth.
“Executive Order Seventy-Two directs Virginians to stay at home between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., implements a universal mask requirement, and lowers the limit on social gatherings from 25 people to 10 people. The order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, December 14, and remain in place through January 31, 2021, unless rescinded or amended.”
“Virginia restaurants must continue to adhere to strict social distancing and sanitization requirements. The on-site sale, consumption, and possession of alcohol remain prohibited after 10:00 p.m. in any restaurant, dining establishment, food court, brewery, microbrewery, distillery, winery, or tasting room. All restaurants, dining establishments, food courts, breweries, microbreweries, distilleries, wineries, and tasting rooms must close by midnight.”
If you have been teleworking, you are encouraged to continue to do so if at all possible. As numbers are on the rise, consider talking to your boss about schedule rotations for in-office work as needed. Business owners should continue to consider additional ways to protect both their employees and customers.
Click here to read Executive Order 72
Here is a link to all of the Governor's Executive Orders:
Virginia Case Count
At the moment, there are approximately 3,700 new COVID-19 cases per day in Virginia. This is over three times the statewide peak of 1,200 back in May.
View Daily Case Counts by Locality
How Virginia Plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine
We have a responsibility to do our part to contain COVID-19. There is light at the end of the tunnel. The FDA has given emergency authorization for two COVID-19 vaccines with the first batch of 70,000 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine arriving across the country within weeks.
December 4:Virginia Medical Disaster Advisory Committee decided how the COVID-19 vaccines would be prioritized. The committee’s resolution said, “The initial shipment of Pfizer vaccine should be distributed in its entirety to Virginia hospitals and health systems for administration to healthcare personnel who directly engage in the care of or interact with patients known or suspected of COVID-19, or who have direct exposure to potentially infectious materials from patients known or suspected to be infected with COVID-19.”
December 12:Governor Northam said, “The first allotment of the vaccine will arrive in Virginia in the next 24 to 48 hours, and will be immediately dispersed to health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities. It will take several months to get all 8.5 million Virginians vaccinated. These measures are critical to limiting the number of positive cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.”
December 14: The vaccine arrived in Virginia. A press release from the Governor’s office said, “Virginia health systems expect to receive an estimated 480,000 doses of vaccine from two manufacturers, Pfizer and Moderna, by the end of December.”
- Phase 1: Health care workers, residents of long-term care facilities, and high-risk individuals
- Started on December 14, 2020
- Phase 2: Frontline workers - ex: teachers, food preparers, police, firefighters, etc.
- Phase 3: General population
- Expected to begin early to midsummer 2021
Some groups may not be eligible until further safety tests are done, such as children and pregnant adults.
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination (CDC)
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FDA)
More information about testing and Prince William County's response to COVID-19
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