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.”
Fluvanna County first responders receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Fluvanna County first responders receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine By Andrew Webb | January 11, 2021 at 5:28 PM EST - Updated January 11 at 5:51 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is continuing its rollout of vaccines in phase 1A.
On Monday, Januarly 11, Fluvanna County first responders received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic set up in Fluvanna County. It was the first time a clinic had been set up by the health district in the county.
Putnam Ivey De Cortez with the BRHD says the health district is planning to expand vaccination sites into other localities around the district.
Some Albemarle County students return to classroom as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
Some Albemarle County students return to classroom as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise By Max Marcilla | January 11, 2021 at 10:17 PM EST - Updated January 11 at 10:53 PM
ALBEMARLE Co., Va. (WVIR) - Monday marked the first day some elementary school students in Albemarle County were in a classroom in nearly a month. But, rising COVID cases have some teachers concerned about what comes next.
Two teachers who spoke with NBC29 wanted to stay anonymous, but their message was shown clearly: they are concerned about the safety of their colleagues and students.
VDH: Retirement home visitation guidance unlikely to change in early stages of vaccine rollout
Retirement home visitation guidance unlikely to change in early stages of vaccine rollout, VDH says By Riley Wyant | January 11, 2021 at 7:22 PM EST - Updated January 14 at 2:22 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The first thing on many minds after the COVID-19 vaccination is seeing loved ones again, perhaps even hugging them. Experts with Virginiaâs Department of Health say visitation at retirement homes is unlikely to happen for a while.
Dr. Laurie Forlano serves as VDHâs deputy commissioner for population health. She says COVID-19 guidance such as wearing a mask and limits on gatherings will likely stay the same until experts can learn more about how the vaccine affects transmission of the virus.
BRHD breaks down Phase 1B of vaccine roll-out, says many uncertainties still lie ahead
BRHD shares more info on vaccine roll-out By Elizabeth Holmes | January 10, 2021 at 8:08 PM EST - Updated January 11 at 9:07 AM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - It’s the big question looming on everyone’s mind: “When will I be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine?”
The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is releasing new information on the next phase of the vaccine roll-out, including who will get the vaccine, and when. The district is encouraging people to be patient as things continue to change and a plethora of uncertainties lie ahead.