Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Stay Connected with Chesterfield! |
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The Virginia Department of Health
Chesterfield Health District
Now Vaccinating Individuals in Phase 1C
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Did you know that restaurant workers, hair stylists and plumbers are all included in Phase 1c and are now eligible to be vaccinated? Here are the Phase 1c categories:
• Energy
• Water, Wastewater and Waste Removal
• Housing and Construction
• Food Service
• Transportation and Logistics
• Institutions of Higher Education
• Finance
• Information Technology and Communication
• Legal Services
• Media
• Public Safety
• Hair Stylists
Not sure which vaccination phase you fall in? For examples of specific jobs included in Phases 1a, 1b and 1c, visit the VDH webpage.
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Chesterfield COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard |
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(Data as of April 5, 2021) |
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The Chesterfield COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard provides visualizations of data regarding the COVID-19 vaccination efforts specific to Chesterfield County and the Chesterfield Health District (Chesterfield County, Powhatan County and the City of Colonial Heights), as well as overall vaccination data for Greater Richmond region localities.
It also includes an estimated timeline to reach the county’s community vaccination goal of 75 percent.
The goal of the dashboard is to provide an interactive snapshot of the progress of vaccine distribution in the county and the number of residents who have been vaccinated. It also allows a side-by-side comparison between Chesterfield and other localities in the vaccination effort.
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Chesterfield County Fire and EMS
Vaccinate Most Vulnerable Population
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Lt. David Bigelow of the Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Department leads three firefighters and a peer-support specialist through the county’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) unit. The team brings medical support and services to bedbound patients who are unable to leave their homes. Read the full story here.
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Scroll to the bottom of this e-newsletter for more
information about COVID-19 resources and vaccines.
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Celebrate 50 Years with
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation!
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Calling Volunteers for an Earth Day Clean-Up! |
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Volunteers or groups can participate in DIY cleanups anytime during the week of Earth Day, Sunday, April 18 through Saturday, April 24.
Volunteers will meet at one of five designated areas to pick up litter:
• Falling Creek Ironworks Park
• Historic Point of Rocks
• Dutch Gap Conservation Area
• River City Sportsplex
• Mid-Lothian Mines
Volunteers are welcome to bring their own supplies, but the Departments of Environmental Engineering and Parks and Recreation will provide supplies like gloves, trash bags, and will provide trash pickup.
To register as an individual or group, contact Environmental Outreach Coordinator Lorne Field at 804-748-1920. The last day to register for a cleanup will be Thursday, April 22.
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Carvana, the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, plans to invest $25 million to establish a new vehicle inspection and reconditioning facility in the county. This facility has the potential to create over 400 new jobs! Read the full story here.
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New Policies to the Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court |
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Effective April 1, 2021, the Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court will allow portable electronic devices (PED) in the Courthouse. PED are defined as cell phones, personal computers, tablets, and smart watches. Court visitors may use the PED in the common areas of the Courthouse, including but not limited to the lobby and hallways. Upon entry into the Courthouse, the PED must be placed on silent mode and must remain silenced while in the Courthouse.
Court visitors are prohibited from taking any photographs, audio/video or live streaming. The use of a PED is prohibited in the courtrooms, unless authorized by the presiding judge. Any person using a PED in violation of this policy may be found in contempt of court and subject to penalties as provided by law.
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Social Security Offers Many Online Services |
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Did you know you can find information about Social Security's online services at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices? Online, you can apply for retirement and disability benefits, appeal a decision and much more! Social Security has organized the online services webpage into four main categories:
- Review Your Information
- Apply for Benefits
- Manage Your Account
- Find Help and Answers
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Meet Jewel!
Typically you'll find that your orange tabbies are males so Jewel is a rare one! Jewel is a sweet girl, doesn't mind being held, but is timid. She would do best in a low key environment where things are more quiet. She is looking for a new family who will be patient in giving her time to adjust to her new surroundings. She likes curling up in her blankets, lounging around and watching everything around her. If you have another cat at home, she should do well as she appears to get along with the other kitties.
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At Jewel's previous home, she seemed to be stressed out by children in the home. Because of this, she will need to go to a home where children are 12 years in age or older. Jewel is a domestic shorthair.
If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1683, option "0", to schedule an appointment. Office staff are available by phone 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Chesterfield County Public Schools' Food and Nutrition Services team is updating the meals distribution schedule to best serve students and families during Spring Break.
Free meals will be available on Thursday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following Chesterfield County schools:
- Cosby High School, located at 14300 Fox Club Parkway
- Crenshaw Elementary School, located at 11901 Bailey Bridge Road
- Crestwood Elementary School, located at 7600 Whittington Drive
- Thomas Dale High School, located at 3626 W. Hundred Road
- A.M. Davis Elementary School, located at 415 S. Providence Road
- Elizabeth Davis Middle School, located at 601 Corvus Court
- Hening Elementary School, located at 5230 Chicora Drive
- Hopkins Elementary School, located at 6000 Hopkins Road
- Manchester Middle School, located at 7401 Hull Street Road
- Matoaca High School, located at 17700 Longhouse Lane
Regular curbside distribution will resume on Tuesday, April 13 with weekly distributions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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County Response to COVID-19 |
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Other important information and updates on resources for Virginians can be found at:
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CCPL Assisting With Vaccine Pre-Registration |
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Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) is helping residents of Chesterfield County and the surrounding area with the vaccination pre-registration process. Library staff are available to assist customers over the phone, or, if in-person assistance from CCPL staff is needed, a resident may visit any CCPL location.
If visiting in person, please follow safe distancing protocols. For CCPL's assistance, please call 804-751-2275.
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Register for a COVID-19 Vaccine at a
Participating Pharmacy
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All Virginians are encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Additional options to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are available through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. However, not all pharmacy locations have the COVID-19 vaccine available, so please do not contact your local pharmacy directly.
To check vaccine availability at a participating pharmacy and schedule an appointment, you will need to register directly with them. Please use the links below to register with the participating pharmacies. The pharmacies are scheduling appointments for individuals who fall within the eligibility criteria established by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
If you need assistance registering with one of the pharmacies, visit one of Chesterfield’s libraries or call 804-751-2275 and library staff will help you.
The VaccineFinder website displays information about the providers, such as types of COVID-19 vaccines available, website and phone number, hours of operations and instructions on how to take the next step to get vaccinated.
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Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary |
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(Data as of Tuesday, April 6, 2021) |
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Interested in seeing the state's latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics, including a breakdown by locality? Click on the button below to to access the COVID-19 in Virginia: Vaccine Summary dashboard.
This site and the statistics displayed are managed by the Virginia Department of Health.
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VDH COVID-19 Vaccination Pre-Registration |
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The statewide COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration system is available at vaccinate.virginia.gov or by calling 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682).
Please note that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) states it still may be several weeks until you will be contacted regarding scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Verify and Update Your Pre-Registration Information:
VDH has added questions to the pre-registration form to better establish phase eligibility. Please visit vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682) to verify and update your pre-registration information. Verifying and updating your pre-registration record will not change or otherwise affect your initial pre-registration date.
By verifying your pre-registration, you:
- Ensure that your appointment will not be delayed due to missing or inaccurate information.
- Confirm the best method for VDH to contact you - email, text or phone call - to schedule your vaccination appointment.
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Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center |
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Have a question about the COVID-19 vaccine? Prefer to pre-register over the phone?
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Updates from Virginia Governor Ralph Northam |
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Virginia Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Workforce, Creates Additional Pathway to Enlist Volunteer Vaccinators
April 2, 2021
"Governor Ralph Northam today announced several efforts aimed at increasing Virginia’s vaccinator workforce to support the continued expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations across the Commonwealth, including a new initiative to recruit eligible individuals interested in administering vaccines."
Governor Northam Announces Virginia to Expand Vaccine Eligibility to All Adults by April 18 as Vaccinations Continue Rising
April 1, 2021
"Governor Ralph Northam today announced that all individuals in Virginia age 16 and older will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Sunday, April 18, ahead of the May 1 nationwide goal set by President Joe Biden."
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