Vaccines: Allocations and Appointments
This week, vaccine supply remains steady. We currently have enough vaccines to cover all appointments at our clinics, and several vaccination appointments remain available. 

Our allocation for the week of 4/26/21 is as follows:
  • Pfizer 1st Dose: 1,1170
  • Pfizer 2nd Dose: 1,170
  • Moderna 1st Dose: 2,400
  • Moderna 2nd Dose: 700

As a reminder, second doses are administered in the district where the first dose was received. If you traveled outside of BRHD for your first dose, or received your first dose at a non-BRHD vaccine clinic, you must coordinate your second dose with that original provider.

Looking to schedule your vaccine appointment? Use our direct access link to the VAMS appointment system. You will be able to register for and schedule your own appointment at one of our upcoming BRHD appointments. 

When scheduling an appointment for 16-17-year-olds, remember that an adult must be present to sign a vaccine consent at both the first and second dose appointments.
Executive Order 72: Easing Restrictions in Virginia
This week, Governor Northam announced several updates to Executive Order 72, effective April 21. These activities are still subject to updated guidance, including capacity limits and other safety requirements:




  • Seating is now permitted in bar areas of restaurants, provided at least 6 feet is maintained between parties. No standing congregation is permitted.
  • Outdoor races and marathons may place runners in staggered groups of up to 100 (up from 50).
  • School theatrical and musical performances may allow patrons up to 30% of the venue capacity, with a maximum of 500 patrons indoors and no specific limit outdoors.
  • Distancing requirements have been decreased from 10 feet to 6 feet for entertainment and public amusement venues, swimming pool seating, graduations, and recreational sporting events.
  • Personal care and personal grooming studios are no longer required to maintain appointment logs and contact information for customers.
  • Karaoke is no longer prohibited.
  • Splash pads, hot tubs, and saunas are no longer prohibited.
  • Brass instrument players may remove masks while playing, as could wind instrument players previously.
 
Governor Northam also announced additional easing on restrictions, effective May 15:
  • Capacity limits at entertainment venues will increase from 30% to 50%, with an increase in the maximum number of indoor patrons from 500 to 1,000 and no specific limit on the number of outdoor patrons.
  • Capacity limits at recreational sports venues will increase from 30% to 50%, with a maximum of 250 spectators per field for indoor events and 1,000 spectators per field for outdoor events.
  • The limit on social gatherings will increase from 50 to 100 indoors and from 100 to 250 outdoors.
Phone Calls: Another Way We Reach Out
During the month of April, our scheduling team and hotline staff reached out to individuals and businesses throughout the District to schedule first-dose vaccination appointments. Each person or business was called at least two times and when they could not be reached, was left a voicemail with information on accessing vaccines. Most of the individuals called were identified in the Vaccinate Virginia Pre-Registration System as preferring "phone-only" contact. The remaining contacts were identified through our Equity Partnerships and Community Health Workers.
 
Through our phone outreach efforts, we contacted 840 individuals, 237 grocers and convenience stores, 120 childcare agencies, 13 summer camps, 34 cleaning companies, 26 construction companies, 33 vineyards, and eight orchards. This week, we also began calling restaurants throughout the District. 
 
If you haven’t heard from us yet, don’t worry! You and/or your employees can schedule appointments directly. If you need any assistance, you can also call our BRHD COVID-19 Resource Hotline: 434-972-6261.
Upcoming Panel: Should I Get the Vaccine?
Are you unsure about getting a COVID-19 Vaccine, or know others who are not yet ready to get theirs? If so, join VDH for a candid conversation about COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Taison Bell, Infectious Disease expert at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and a physician practicing on the frontlines.

Wednesday April 28 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. EST 
Dial In: +1-408-418-9388, 132217 2512# 
Panel Link: Click Here to Join

Continue to check for additional opportunities on our calenda. This webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be available on the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Resources webpage.  
Meet the BRHD Team
Each week, we will introduce you to one of our Health District Heroes so you can get to know the people working to keep you safe and healthy every day.
Meet Lisa Cogbill, Public Health Nurse at the Louisa County Health Department!

How long have you worked with BRHD?
Almost 3 years.

What is your job?
I am one of the nurses in the Louisa office and the Immunization Focus nurse for Louisa County. I work with the Louisa County school system on tuberculosis screenings for new employees, back-to-school vaccines for students, and teach Family Life classes. I also work in our Family Planning & Sexual Health clinics, teach Revive and CPR classes for our district, and monitor tuberculosis clients in Louisa. Throughout COVID, I have been helping with both testing and vaccinating to keep our District healthy and safe.

Who are you outside of BRHD?
Before coming to BRHD, I worked as a Medical-Surgical Oncology Nurse and then a Home Hospice Nurse. I am a single mother to a 24-year old son and 14-year old daughter. Outside of work I enjoy spending time at the beach and just relaxing when I can... which is not too often! My daughter keeps me busy - She does competition cheer, school cheer, and is now playing Lacrosse. We don’t get much downtime, but I wouldn’t trade a minute of any of it! 
COVID Testing in Late April + May
While we work to vaccinate the District, BRHD continues to offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing. Each event will have the capacity to test 200 persons: 100 pre-registered clients and 100 walk-ins.

Free pediatric COVID-19 testing for children of any age is offered as part of the Friday testing events at Buford Middle School (1000 Cherry Ave Charlottesville, 22903). Pediatric testing is available from 5:30 - 7:00pm.

For a complete list of free drive-thru COVID-19 testing events in April, visit the BRHD website.

WEDNESDAY, April 28, from 4:00-7:00pm
  • Fluvanna High School Bus Loop, 1918 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Palmyra, VA
  • Appointments can be scheduled on April 26 and April 27 by calling 434-972-6261

FRIDAY, April 30, from 4:00-7:00pm
  • Buford Middle School, 1000 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
  • Appointments can be scheduled on April 28 and April 29 by calling 434-972-6261

TUESDAY, May 4, from 4:00-7:00pm
  • Emmanuel Christian Center, 111 New Life Dr, Ruckersville, VA 
  • Appointments can be scheduled on April 30 and May 3 by calling 434-972-6261

THURSDAY, May 6, from 4:00-7:00pm
  • Louisa Presbyterian Church, 212 Church Ave, Louisa, VA
  • Appointments can be scheduled on May 4 and May 5 by calling 434-972-6261
Remember, vaccination is only one tool to end the pandemic. We need to use them all in order to return to normal day-to-day activities, once 75% of the population is fully vaccinated. Continue to wear face masks, maintain physical distance, wash hands frequently and properly, and limit indoor social gatherings with other households.