On Monday, the next phase of the vaccination rollout began, putting front line essential workers, teachers, people 65 and older, those living in correctional facilities, homeless shelters, and migrant labor camps next in line to receive the COVID 19 vaccine.
Private school teachers eligible for vaccinations under Phase 1b
Private school teachers eligible for vaccinations under Phase 1b By Karina Bolster | January 18, 2021 at 4:57 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 6:23 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Richmond Raceway will play host the week of Jan. 18 to several vaccination events for some county employees across central Virginia, but that does
not include private school employees.
The announcement made Jan. 15 by Henrico County left many private school teachers across the area confused.
“I surely hope they’re not putting private school teachers, or people who have been in-person at a lower priority,” said Joan Yates, a teacher at All Saints Catholic School in Richmond.
EXPLAINER: Who is next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine in Virginia
Who is included in Phase 1b Covid-19 vaccine (Source: Isabelle Hanson/KFVS) By NBC12 Newsroom | January 15, 2021 at 5:12 PM EST - Updated January 15 at 5:12 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As many health districts in Virginia gear up to move into the next phase of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, there are questions about who is considered to be in Phase 1b.
Starting on Jan. 18, health districts in the Richmond-area will begin vaccinations for those in Phase 1b.
Those in Phase 1b
Phase 1b includes frontline essential workers, and per Gov. Ralph Northam, those aged 65+ or have comorbidities now qualify to get the vaccine in Phase 1b, as well.