Southwest Virginia health leaders warn of highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant
Low vaccination rates may cause cases to rise
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Delta variant poses as major threat in fight against COVID-19
ROANOKE, Va. – As the push to vaccinate more Virginians continues, local health leaders are warning of a new variant of COVID-19 believed to spread more quickly.
The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant is here in the Commonwealth and health leaders predict it is here to stay for a while.
“I think most of us think it’s a matter of time and just to keep in mind that the Delta variant is more transmissible than the other strains of COVID-19,” Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District Director Dr. Cynthia Morrow said.
Southwest Virginia health districts to focus on those still hesitant with community vaccination events
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ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke City & Alleghany Health District has hosted several mass vaccination clinics, but the focus will soon shift to community-focused events. COVID-19 vaccine supply has exceeded demand. Local health leaders say going into the community will be their final shot to convince those hesitant to get their shot.
“Our job will be to try to make it more convenient,” said Roanoke City & Alleghany Health District Director Dr. Cynthia Morrow. “Look at Alleghany for example, 39% of the population has had at least one shot of the vaccine; 22% is fully vaccinated. If we look at Roanoke County, it’s 48% with one at least one vaccine and 33.9% that are fully vaccinated. We are going to see significant differences across our jurisdiction.”
Dip in Johnson and Johnson supply won’t stop COVID vaccinations in Roanoke Valley
But shortage could cause a slow down after April 18
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ROANOKE, Va. – Despite a shortage of Johnson and Johnson vaccines nationwide, Roanoke Valley will have plenty of vaccines next week. But changes are on the horizon after entering phase 2.
Appointment sign-ups are picking up in Roanoke Valley as 1,000 people who pre-registered from Phase 1a to 1c have already snagged a time slot for next week.
But with the state losing 109,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson vaccines next week because of manufacturing issues, Roanoke Valley will receive zero doses.
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could be in Roanoke Valley as soon as next week
The vaccine is on the fast track for approval
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The vaccine is on the verge of getting emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
Studies show the single-shot vaccine would be 66% effective against moderate and severe cases of COVID-19.
Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District Director Dr. Cynthia Morrow says the department will likely administer the shot on different days during its clinics.
“When Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine is available it is unlikely the Allegheny Health District are going to want to merge them into our existing clinics in the sense of having multiple different vaccines at any one clinic,” Morrow said.