Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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VDH Chesterfield Health District Moves to Vaccinate All Residents Within Phase 1B Group |
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The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Chesterfield Health District, which includes residents in the counties of Chesterfield and Powhatan and the City of Colonial Heights, has expanded vaccination clinics to include all tiers in Phase 1b within the health district.
Residents interested in receiving a vaccination should pre-register, as completely as possible with their age, medical conditions and contact information, at vaccinate.virginia.gov or by calling 1-877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682). This one-stop-shop website and call center allows individuals to pre-register online, check their pre-registration and access additional information on Virginia’s vaccination roll-out.
Phase 1b vaccinations in the VDH Chesterfield Health District were limited to frontline workers, such as healthcare professionals, law enforcement and teachers, and people over the age of 65, because of extremely limited quantities the health district was receiving at the time.
However, as access to additional COVID-19 vaccines increased, along with efforts to get more residents vaccinated, VDH’s Chesterfield Health District is now ready to accept all qualifying residents who fall within the Phase 1b category and are seeking a vaccine.
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Register for COVID-19 Vaccine at a
Participating Pharmacy
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All Virginians are encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine however possible. 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 that 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 assist you.
The VaccineFinder website displays information about the provider 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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Chesterfield COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard |
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(Data as of March 23, 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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Scroll to the bottom of this e-newsletter for more
information about COVID-19 resources and vaccines.
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March 24 Board of Supervisors Meeting:
Proposed FY2022 Budget Public Hearing
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, March 24, will be held in person in the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
Measures are being put in place to accommodate in person public input while practicing social distancing, as recommended by health officials.
A public hearing on the proposed FY22 budget will be held during the March 24 meeting. Chesterfield County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey presented a proposed $806.8 million fiscal year 2022 general fund budget at the March 10 Board of Supervisors meeting.
The budget is built around six key themes:
- Recognizing the workforce
- Investing in education
- Diversifying and bolstering the county’s tax base
- Enhancing quality of life
- Strengthening investment in infrastructure
- Continuing the county’s commitment to public safety
Adoption of the budget is anticipated to occur during the Wednesday, April 7 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Want to learn more about the proposed budget or read through a draft of the document? Then visit the county's budgeting website, Blueprint Chesterfield.
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Tune in: Final Virtual Budget Community Meeting |
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This evening, Chesterfield County is hosting its final virtual community meeting to review the FY22 proposed budget with the Board of Supervisors and county budget administrators. This meeting will feature Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle.
The event will be broadcast live on the county’s Facebook page and YouTube channel, along with Comcast 98 and Verizon 28 starting at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will include a presentation followed by a question and answer session. This virtual session is open to anyone in the community, regardless of the district in which they reside.
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The Dale District, Clover Hill District, Midlothian District and Matoaca District virtual community budget meetings were held on March 11, March 15, March 17 and March 22, respectively. To watch recordings of those meetings, click the videos below.
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Dale | Chair James Holland |
Midlothian | Supervisor Leslie Haley |
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Clover Hill | Vice Chair Chris Winslow |
Matoaca | Supervisor Kevin Carroll |
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Chesterfield Virtually Reopens
Government Citizens Academy
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Chesterfield County is now accepting applications online for the spring 2021 session of the Government Citizens Academy, which is being offered virtually to abide by public health guidelines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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The academy’s nine meetings will occur virtually on Tuesday evenings, April 13 to June 8, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Government Citizens Academy offers residents a first-hand opportunity to learn about the operations of Chesterfield County Government. It is intended for a diverse audience, from curious high school students, business owners, new or longtime Chesterfield residents and more. The academy, which is free, allows participants to meet local government leaders while providing feedback about county services and programs.
Hosted by the county’s Department of Citizen Information and Resources (CIR), the planned spring 2020 and fall 2020 sessions of the Government Citizens Academy were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This Week: CCPL Acoustic Concert Series |
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On Thursday, March 25, tune into an online music event for all ages when Chesterfield County Public Library hosts The Hot Seats for a virtual acoustic concert.
The Hot Seats are an old-fashioned string band that can play up-tempo, toe-tapping tunes or melancholy ballads. Straight from Richmond, these guys play songs you may not have heard before but will want to hear again.
This virtual concert begins at 7 p.m.
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This is Flora!
She is an incredibly sweet girl who thrives off your attention. She wants nothing more than to be in the same room as you. She has a spunky personality with loads of energy! Flora would benefit greatly from a home where she has a fenced-in yard that she can run around in multiple times a day.
She is a puppy and will need basic training. She loves toys; she's not big on tennis balls but prefers stuffed/squeaky toys. Flora cannot go to a home where children are under 10 years old; we have noticed that she shows some resource guarding when it comes to her toys. For that reason, she needs to be the only dog in the home.
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Can you give this lovable girl a home? She is estimated to be about 4 months or so in age and she weighs 15 pounds. Flora is a beagle mix.
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Chesterfield County Public Schools Launches Teacher Diversity Initiative
March 18, 2021
Like many school divisions throughout the country, Chesterfield County Public Schools has been challenged to keep pace with the growing diversity of its student body. With more than half of the student population identifying as other than white, Chesterfield County Public Schools is considered a “majority-minority” school division. The diversity of division staff, however, does not reflect this, mirroring instead a nationwide shortage of teachers of color.
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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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Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary |
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(Data as of Tuesday, March 23, 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.
Currently, VDH anticipates contacting all pre-registered individuals in phases 1a and 1b by the end of April. Once pre-registrants in phases 1a and 1b are vaccinated, opportunities for phase 1c and the general public will become available.
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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CCPL Assisting 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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Updates from Virginia Governor Ralph Northam |
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Governor Northam Announces Limited Capacity Increases for Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings, Some Entertainment Venues as Vaccinations Rise
March 23, 2021
"Governor Ralph Northam today announced that as COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rise in Virginia, certain sports and entertainment venues may begin to operate with additional capacity and indoor and outdoor gathering limits will increase starting Thursday, April 1. He amended Executive Order Seventy-Two with the next steps of the 'Forward Virginia' plan to safely and gradually ease public health restrictions while mitigating the spread of the virus. More than two million Virginians, or approximately one in four people, have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine."
Governor Announces New Service to Assist Virginia Students Applying for Financial Aid
March 22, 2021
"Governor Ralph Northam today announced the launch of a new free advising service to assist Virginia students and families applying for financial aid and help address the COVID-19 related decline in completion rates of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Governor Northam also set forth a long-term goal for every eligible student in Virginia to complete a FAFSA application each year."
Governor Northam Announces Draft Plan for Safe In-Person Graduations and Commencements
March 17, 2021
"Governor Ralph Northam today released preliminary guidance for how K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities, may safely hold in-person graduation and commencement events this spring. These tentative plans have been reviewed with education officials and are expected to be included in an April 1 update to Third Amended Executive Order Seventy-Two."
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