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FEB. 16, 2021

Virginia Pre-Registration System Launches

The Commonwealth of Virginia has launched a new Statewide Vaccine Pre-Registration System to provide a unified and comprehensive process to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine.

If you previously pre-registered with Arlington County, you will be automatically imported into the new statewide system. We appreciate your patience as Virginia launches this new system. The Virginia Department of Health continues to migrate vaccine registrations to its statewide system. Check back to the state’s website for updates. Please note when checking your status that the fields are case sensitive. 

WATCH: The latest County Board work session on COVID-19

Governor Visits Arlington Vaccine Clinic

Gov. Ralph Northam visited one of Arlington's vaccine clinics on Tuesday, Feb. 16, where he spoke with volunteers, staff, and County and community leaders and learned about the vaccine rollout in the County.

Tips for Selecting, Wearing and Making Masks

Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recommends the use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and supports current CDC recommendations for what to look for when selecting a mask. Some tips to keep in mind when wearing your mask: 

• Cover your mouth AND nose with your mask
• Use a mask that fits your face: A mask should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face. One way to have better fit and extra protection when wearing a mask is to knot and tuck ear loops where they join the edge of the mask
• Double Masking or wearing a "double mask": A disposable mask underneath and a cloth mask on top. (Do not wear two disposable masks together to create a “double mask”; If you use a KN95 mask, you should also wear it alone and not with other masks.)

• Masks are only one part of the solution: Masks are only helpful when they are worn correctly and used with other recommendations -- continue to follow physical distancing rules (limiting contact and staying 6 feet away from other people), wash your hands often, avoid touching your face, and cover your coughs and sneezes.

• Scarves and other cold weather headwear are not a substitute for a mask

COVID-19 News & Notes

• The Department of Parks & recreation has a calendar full of FREE, fun virtual programs
• Laid off due to the pandemic? Supercharge Your Job Search on Mon. Feb 22.
• View the latest data on vaccine distribution in Arlington.
• If you need a COVID19 test, the County is hosting a free, no-appointment drive-thru event on Feb. 24.
• Volunteer help your community throughout the pandemic.
• Find out how to get help with housing, groceries and utilities.
• The County Board will consider accepting additional CARES Act funding during its February meeting.

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Questions about COVID-19? Call the County's public information line at

703-228-7999, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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