Tag: Coronavirus
PWCS Will Begin Scheduling Vaccinations for Its Non-High Risk Employees
Today, Prince William County Schools will start offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments to in-school teachers and employees who do not fall within Tier 1 high-risk health status or higher-risk occupations.
VDH Discovers More Contagious COVID-19 Strain in Northern Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) today announced that the first case of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 has been identified in a sample from an adult resident of Northern Virginia.
Prince William Health District: COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update
The pace of incoming doses is not expected to increase until March.
Prince William Health District Provides Updates on Vaccine Appointments, Waitlists, Limited Supply
Unfortunately, the Virginia Department of Health was notified Friday, Jan. 15, that their order for more vaccines from the federal government would not be filled at this time.
Prince William School Board Member Suggests Schools Close to Vaccinate Teachers
Prince William School Board member Lillie Jessie is advocating that the Superintendent close schools until nurses can vaccinate the staff of PWCS.
Prince William School Board Passes Return to In-Person Learning Plan with Goal of March Return
The Prince William County School Board voted 5-3 to postpone start dates for students in grades 4-12 by at least one month with the aim of a March return.
Virginia Health District to Open COVID-19 Vaccinations to More People, Essential Workers
Soon essential workers such as police, firefighters, teachers and grocery workers will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Free COVID-19 Testing in Prince William Week of Jan. 11
Check out locations and times for free COVID-19 testing for people who live or work in Prince William County, Manassas or Manassas Park.
Prince William School Board Asks Governor to Prioritize Teachers for COVID-19 Vaccine
Prince William County School Board passed a resolution asking Governor Ralph Northam to prioritize school personnel for vaccinations.
PWCS Sends More Students, Health-Compromised Teachers Back into Buildings
Prince William County students will return to school on Jan. 5 even as Prince William County has reached a 20% positivity rate for COVID-19.
