NEWSLETTER
January 8, 2021
Neighbors,
I want to send you an important update regarding the availability of COVID-19 vaccines as well as remind you of upcoming virtual town halls.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance. You can reach me by email at DelKTran@house.virginia.gov or call my office at 804-698-1042.
Best, Kathy
Delegate, 42nd District
COVID-19 Vaccine
Today, the Virginia Department of Health has announced 11 health districts, including the Fairfax Health District, will begin Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination plan starting January 11. You can find the full announcement here: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/2021-news-releases/select-virginia-health-districts-to-begin-covid-19-phase-1b-vaccinations-monday-january-11th/.
Fairfax County has announced it will begin scheduling appointments for residents eligible for a vaccine in Phase 1b while continuing to provide vaccinations to residents eligible under Phase 1a. You can find the County’s announcement here, including information on how you can schedule an appointment: https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/2021/01/08/vaccinations-begin-week-of-jan-11-for-eligible-1b-populations/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
I encourage you to find more information about Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccine plan here: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/
Below is a reminder of who is included in Phase 1b:
Phase 1b
The CDC recommends that Phase 1b include essential frontline workers and individuals ages 75 and older. In Virginia, this means the following individuals will be eligible in Phase 1b:
People ages 75 and older
Police, fire, and hazmat workers
Childcare/K-12 teachers and staff
Corrections and homeless shelter workers
Food and agriculture workers
Manufacturing workers
Grocery store workers
Public transit workers
Mail carriers (USPS and private)
People living in correctional facilities
People in homeless shelters and migrant labor camps
More information about Phase 1b is available at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/191/2021/01/Phase-1b-In-Depth.pdf.
UPCOMING TOWN HALLS
Fairfax Delegation Public Forum
Saturday, January 9 from 9am-Noon
I will be joining members of the Fairfax County Delegation to the Virginia General Assembly at our annual public forum. As I shared previously, we will be holding the forum virtually this year.
While the speaking queue is full, you can view the forum live on Fairfax County Television (Channel 1016 in HD on Cox; Channel 16 on Verizon or Comcast), and online through the Channel 16 stream.
Virtual Transportation Town Hall
Saturday, January 16 at 10am
Join me for a virtual town hall with the Virginia Department of Transportation. We will discuss winter weather preparation, the upcoming 2021 repaving schedule, and infrastructure projects in the 42nd District and our region. Please register to receive the participation link at : https://forms.gle/k7KokHyr6WPEXEx78