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JUNE 10, 2021

Summer Travel After Being Vaccinated

If you're planning to travel this summer, it's good to know if you need to get tested or quarantine when you're fully vaccinated. Watch the latest Q&A from Jessica for some answers to help make summer plans easier!   Need a vaccine? In addition to the County's clinics, you can search vaccines.gov to find a location near you! Places like CVS, Giant, Harris Teeter and Safeway are offering later hours and welcoming walk-ins!

Aurora Hills, Columbia Pike and Central Library to Reopen July 6

Arlington Public Library is prioritizing expansion of in-person service and increased access to library collections this summer. See the plans and service updates for the next few months. 

Lost Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card?

Virginia residents have been instructed to take a photo of the front and back side of COVID-19 immunization cards. Those needing a replacement card can email the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS) help desk at vaccinerecord@vdh.virginia.gov, or by calling the VIIS help desk at 866-375-9795 to request a copy.

Hospitalization of Adolescents 12–17 Years Old

Most COVID-19–associated hospitalizations occur in adults, but severe disease occurs in all age groups, including adolescents aged 12–17 years. Recent increased hospitalization rates in spring 2021 and potential for severe disease reinforce the importance of continued COVID-19 prevention measures, including vaccination.

COVID-19 News & Notes

• A new CDC study shows the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of infection by 91% for fully vaccinated people.

• Masks are required for everyone while inside Arlington Public Schools facilities, schools and buses.
• Getting ready for graduation but aren’t yet fully vaccinated? Get a COVID-19 test before seeing with friends and family. Testing before celebrating helps to keep everyone safe.
• Since vaccines are not yet available for children under 12, it’s important for children to continue wearing masks to protect them from COVID-19.

• WHO has assigned simple, easy to say and remember labels for key COVID-19 variants, using letters of the Greek alphabet.

• Want to help people get their COVID-19 vaccine? Join the National Vaccine Month of Action with Made To Save.
• Learn how the NFL is helping combat COVID-19 and getting people vaccinated, with messages from Warren Moon, Rod Woodson, Franco Harris, and more!

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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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