BY THE NUMBERS as of 10 a.m., Feb. 3
Current 7-Day Positivity Rate PCR Only
State: 11.3%
Peninsula Health District: 14.5%
James City County: 9.5%
Statewide Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths
Cases: 513,339 (increase of 2,959 over previous day)
Hospitalizations: 21,638 (increase of 122 over previous day)
Deaths: 6,575 (increase of 58 over previous day)
James City County Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths
Cases: 3,512 (increase of 11 over previous day)
Hospitalizations: 113 (no change over previous day)
Deaths: 40 (no change over previous day)
VACCINATIONS
Statewide
Vaccine doses administered: 895,005
People fully vaccinated: 136,731
James City County
Vaccine doses administered: 12,763
People fully vaccinated: 1,400
LATEST NEWS ON COVID-19
COUNTY NEWS
If you are a JCC resident and have questions about the CARES Act for your water or sewer bill contact James City Service Authority at 757-259-5416 or email at jcsa@jamescitycountyva.gov and put CARES Act in the subject heading. For those that have applied please monitor your account.
CVS VACCINATIONS
CVS will begin administering vaccinations in 11 states, including Virginia, on Thursday, Feb. 11. The vaccines will be available in 28 stores across Virginia. A list of store locations has not yet been released.
The doses will be available to those who meet the criteria set by the Virginia Department of Health. Every health district in the state is currently in Phase 1B.
CVS will offer vaccines by appointment-only; walk-ins are not allowed. People must schedule their appointments in advance at www.CVS.com, through the CVS Pharmacy app, or by calling a customer service number at 800-746-7287. Appointments will not be available until Feb. 9, when CVS expects to receive its shipment of the vaccine.https://cvshealth.com/news-and-insights/press-releases/cvs-health-expands-community-access-to-covid-19-vaccines
For more information about the Federal Retain Pharmacy Program, see below.
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Understanding the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/retail-pharmacy-program/index.html
Federal Retail Pharmacy Partnership Program for COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/retail-pharmacy-program/faqs.html
Latest COVID-19 research on mask wearing, the effect of the mRNA vaccine on variants, and more: https://www.cdc.gov/library/covid19/01292021_covidupdate.html.
Long term care facility staff: You have an essential role in fighting COVID-19. Your decision to get vaccinated can help protect more than just your health. You can lead the way for residents, colleagues, and others. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/toolkits/long-term-care/faqs.html
FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant Identified in Northwest Virginia: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4481
PREVIOUSLY RELEASED INFORMATION
COUNTY NEWS ON COVID-19
Scott Stevens, County Administrator for James City County, is our guest on the podcast this week. We talk about Board of Supervisors meetings and the COVID-19 vaccinations (starts at 14:40). https://jamescitycountyva.gov/podcast
Chief Ashe Provides an Update During the Jan. 26 Board of Supervisors Business Meeting: https://play.champds.com/jamescitycova/event/134/s/10773
COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line for Vaccine Distribution in the Greater Williamsburg area: 877-724-1954.
Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.williamsburgva.gov/i-want-to/learn-more-about/peninsula-covid-19-vaccine-faqs/-fsiteid-1
FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - PENINSULA HEALTH DISTRICT
The Hampton/Peninsula Health Districts are currently vaccinating members of Phase 1a-health care workers, phase 1b 65+, essential workers, 16-64 with healthcare conditions, and people living in congregate settings. Please understand current vaccine demand far exceeds current vaccine supply. Once you have registered, you will be contacted by phone or email to schedule your appointment. It may be at least 4-5 weeks before you are scheduled. We encourage you to check with your primary care physician and/or your pharmacist to see if they can vaccinate you more quickly.
Surveys: HPHD surveys are NOT scheduling you for a vaccine. These surveys are the first step in getting a vaccine. These surveys are to capture your information and HPHD will contact you when it’s time to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated, by sending an email with an appointment link. Due to this, an email is required for registration and scheduling. These surveys will send you a confirmation email once complete. Please check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox. THIS IS THE ONLY CONFIRMATION YOU WILL RECEIVE.
2nd Dose Appointments: Individuals who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at PHD from 1/4-1/11 will return exactly 28 days from their 1st dose, at their same appointment time. Individuals who received their first dose vaccine 1/13-present will receive an email with a link to schedule their second dose. The link will be for exactly 28 days from your 1st dose, but you will schedule the appointment time. For anyone who needs to reschedule their 2nd dose appointments, you will be placed on a waitlist.
If you are 65+ please fill out the phase 1b intake form. The Health Peninsula Health Department is currently only scheduling 75+: https://forms.gle/yo7R828Tbvk7F2GAA
If you are 16-64 with underlying medical conditions, please register at the link below: https://forms.gle/pontg7e7Z3oKjpm38
If you are a frontline essential worker, please register at the link below: https://forms.gle/qQraKaZpt8Dfuwrv8
If you are a health care provider, please register at the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNtxmB8YHDVmCaIINxI-ZV8ODBbwCsweXEnDqI8gVlbzmZ5w/viewform
VDH Launches Text Messaging Service To Streamline Positive Test Result Awareness and Exposure Notifications: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4465
Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Virginia Department of Health partnered together to provide you information in American Sign Language (ASL) on responses to questions about vaccines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXsDtaa2yRo This information is current as of Jan. 21. Vaccination information can change rapidly. It is important to check the VDDHH COVID-19 Resources webpage (https://www.vddhh.org/) the VDH vaccine information webpage (https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/) often.
FAQs on How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-faq/vaccination/
First Case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant Identified in Virginia: https://jamescitycountyva.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4448
Monitor the Districts’ progress through the Phases: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/phase-by-health-district/
Identify your category: https://vdh.jebbit.com/amkwk6m1?L=Owned+Web&JC=Vaccine
Peninsula Health District’s vaccine info: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/peninsula/peninsula-health-district-distributes-covid-19-vaccines/
Learn about the vaccine: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/
Peninsula Health District Vaccine Hotline: 757-594-7496
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Vaccine Information for Veterans and VA Health Care Personnel: https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/
FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
What to Expect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect.html
What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/expect/after.html
FROM THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
COVID-19 Consumer Scams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvGbzQHpMBo&feature=emb_title
CDC’s COVID DATA TRACKER
Did you know you can use CDC’s COVID Data Tracker to see the number of predicted COVID-19 cases and deaths for your area? Use data to help make decisions to protect yourself, your family, and your community. See the COVID Data Tracker Forecasting tool: http://bit.ly/CDT_forecasting.
TESTING
Who should get tested for COVID-19?
- People who have symptoms of COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
- People who have had close contact with someone with COVID-19 https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/local-exposure/
- People who have taken part in activities that put them at higher risk for COVID-19 because they cannot physically distance as needed, such as travel, attending large social or mass gatherings, or being in crowded indoor settings, and
- People who have been asked or referred to get testing by their healthcare provider or the health department.
- If you have symptoms, use Virginia’s COVIDCHECK to help make decisions on when to seek testing and appropriate medical care. Call 9-1-1 or seek emergency medical care immediately if you are having trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covidcheck/
Testing Site Map: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/covid-19-testing-sites/
ADD YOUR PHONE TO THE COVID FIGHT
COVIDWISE is Virginia’s official exposure notifications app that lets you know if you’ve likely been exposed to another COVIDWISE user with a positive COVID-19 test result.
- COVIDWISE is free to download on your smartphone and designed to completely protect your privacy.
- The more Virginians that use COVIDWISE, the better you can be informed of potential exposure, which helps reduce your risk while protecting your family, friends and community.
- COVIDWISE is now connected to the National Key Server, which lets COVIDWISE anonymously share data with exposure notifications apps from other states.
Visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covidwise/ for more information.
NEED HELP OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES?
If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others:
- Call 911
- Visit the Disaster Distress Helpline, call 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224
COVID-19 INFORMATION
- Virginia Department of Health (VDH): www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus, Phone: 1-877-ASK-VDH3
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
- FEMA Rumor Control: www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control
Media Contact:
Renee Dallman, Public Information Officer
757-253-6605; renee.dallman@jamescitycountyva.gov