Virginia Beach: At current projected rate, COVID-19 vaccinations would take 2 years With Virginia Beach now in Phase 1B of the vaccine rollout, leaders call for an increased supply of the COVID-19 vaccine to meet the demand in VA's largest city. Author: Evan Watson Updated: 6:00 PM EST January 25, 2021 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A low supply of vaccine doses are limiting cities and local health departments from speeding up the vaccine process. Virginia Beach projects it could take close to two years to vaccinate everyone eligible unless the supply increases. The Virginia Beach Health District moved into Phase 1B on Monday, providing vaccine doses to essential workers and at-risk adults at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.