Now that parts of Virginia have moved into Phase 1B of coronavirus vaccinations, many are wondering how they can request one.
Unlike those who are eligible based on their jobs, one group is eligible simply based on age.
Those who are 75 years and older are now able to request the vaccine.
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In Virginia, 12 health districts, covering 42 of the Commonwealth’s cities and counties are now in Phase 1B.
Below are links for how seniors in each health district can request the vaccine:
- Alexandria Health District – City of Alexandria
- Alleghany Health District – Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke counties; cities of Covington and Salem
- Arlington Health District – Arlington County
- Cumberland Plateau Health District – Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties
- Fairfax Health District – Fairfax County; cities of Fairfax and Falls Church
- Lenowisco Health District – Lee, Scott and Wise counties; city of Norton
- Lord Fairfax Health District – Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren and Loudoun counties; city of Winchester
- Loudoun Health District – Loudoun County
- Mount Rogers Health District – Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington and Wythe counties; cities of Bristol and Galax
- New River Health District – Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski counties; city of Radford
- Prince William Health District – Prince William County; cities of Manassas and Manassas Park
- Roanoke City Health District – City of Roanoke
Below is a map showing which vaccine phase each city or county is currently in.
Remember, 1A does not include those 75+, while 1B does:
Source: WSLS News 10