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MAR. 17, 2021
Following the Virginia Department of Health's announcement that some health districts will begin the transition to Phase 1c vaccinations this week, Arlington will remain in Phases 1a and 1b.
In Arlington, we are still working our way through 1a and 1b priority groups – both resident eligibility and essential employees. This currently includes health care providers, residents 65 years and older, and residents 16-64 years old with underlying medical conditions and disabilities who have pre-registered. Phase 1b also includes Frontline Essential Workers identified, including police and fire, childcare workers, teachers, school employees, food & agriculture workers, manufacturing, grocery store employees, public transit workers, mail carriers, continuity of government, clergy/faith leaders, and janitorial/cleaning staff.
Arlington will move into Phase 1c after those already eligible in these early groups are notified to schedule an appointment. Of course, the timeline is all dependent on the vaccine supply we receive from the Virginia Department of Health. The County’s Public Health Division continues to receive a limited supply of doses each week (there have been only slight increases since the beginning of the year), and it administering more than 97% of those.
Attending gatherings to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. The safest way to celebrate this year is to gather virtually, with people who live with you, or outside and at least 6 feet apart from others.
- Decorate your home in St. Patrick’s Day colors, shamrocks, and leprechauns.
- Celebrate by making Irish inspired recipes.
- Have an outdoor neighborhood St. Patrick’s Day celebration with everyone at least 6 feet apart and wearing masks.
- Watch a virtual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
If you plan to celebrate with others, outdoors is safer than indoors.
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will present Vacunación en Virginia: Tú preguntas, los expertos responden TONIGHT (Wednesday, March 17) at 7 p.m. This hour-long town hall, conducted solely in Spanish, will be hosted online at www.telemundowashingtondc.com and Telemundo 44 FB page.
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On Tuesday evening, the Washington National Cathedral hosted an event in partnership with National Institute of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), featuring remarks from Dr. Anthony Fauci, and vaccinations of D.C.-area clergy. The event helped demonstrate trust by faith leaders of all denominations in the COVID-19 vaccines. Representing Arlington County was Public Health Director Dr. Reuben Varghese, Dr. Rev. Asa Lee and Rev. Craig Harcum.
The entire event, including remarks from Dr. Fauci, is available on YouTube.
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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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