Black Americans are receiving covid vaccinations at dramatically lower rates than white Americans in the first weeks of the chaotic rollout, according to a new KHN analysis.
Former 5th District candidate Dr. Cameron Webb named to White House COVID-19 Response Team Dr. Cameron Webb has been tapped for a senior role in President-elect Bidenâs response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: WVIR) By CJ Paschall | January 15, 2021 at 3:09 PM EST - Updated January 15 at 10:08 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dr. Cameron Webb has been tapped for a senior role in President-elect Bidenâs response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Webb, a doctor in the University of Virginia Health System and former candidate for 5th District representative, has been named the senior policy advisor for COVID-19 equity. In the role, Dr. Webb would address issues of racial disparities in impact from the virus, and ensuring equitable distribution of the vaccine into the future.
UVA Health banning visitors in wake of COVID-19 surge University of Virginia Medical Center By Riley Wyant | January 12, 2021 at 7:09 PM EST - Updated January 12 at 8:54 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Visiting rules are changing at the University of Virginia Health System. This comes in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases around Charlottesville and across Virginia.
The health system is prohibiting visitors to its inpatient units, emergency department, outpatient clinics, and outpatient procedural areas starting Wednesday, January 13.
“We know this is a very difficult decision,” UVA Health’s administrator of hospitality and support services Bush Bell said. “When we decide not to allow visitors into any of our care sites, we know that has a big impact on our patients.”