Posted: Apr 2, 2021 / 09:31 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 3, 2021 / 12:14 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WAVY/WRIC) — Virginia’s vaccine coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said social restrictions could ease, even if new COVID-19 cases don’t continue falling, because health officials are now focusing on the number of hospitalizations and deaths.The seven-day moving average of new cases has remained firm throughout March, from the Virginia Department of Health. The daily average of new COVID-19 cases in Virginia is currently 1,468, a huge drop from the winter months but still above last summer’s peaks.He attributes an...…Posted: Apr 2, 2021 / 09:31 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 3, 2021 / 12:14 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WAVY/WRIC) — Virginia’s vaccine coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said social restrictions could ease, even if new COVID-19 cases don’t continue falling, because health officials are now focusing on the number of hospitalizations and deaths.The seven-day moving average of new cases has remained firm throughout March, from the Virginia Department of Health. The daily average of new COVID-19 cases in Virginia is currently 1,468, a huge drop from the winter months but still above last summer’s peaks.He attributes an...WW…

Posted: Mar 23, 2021 / 11:40 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 23, 2021 / 11:40 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Every state across the country is working to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of having enough vaccine supply for every adult by May 1. Virginia’s vaccine czar told 8News Monday the commonwealth is expected to beat that goal; having enough supply for adults one week early.State Vaccine Program Coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said Virginia expect 500,000 vaccine doses this week, most of which will be first and second doses of Moderna and Pfizer. Around 127,000 of Virginia’s available doses are being...…Posted: Mar 23, 2021 / 11:40 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 23, 2021 / 11:40 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Every state across the country is working to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of having enough vaccine supply for every adult by May 1. Virginia’s vaccine czar told 8News Monday the commonwealth is expected to beat that goal; having enough supply for adults one week early.State Vaccine Program Coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said Virginia expect 500,000 vaccine doses this week, most of which will be first and second doses of Moderna and Pfizer. Around 127,000 of Virginia’s available doses are being...WW…

Posted: Feb 8, 2021 / 08:44 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 10, 2021 / 12:43 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — CVS announced last week that they would begin to administer vaccines at 36 pharmacy locations in Virginia . Since then, they have pushed the vaccination start date back twice, with appointments now starting on Friday, February 12.The slight pushback on the start date has been made to “ensure in-store availability.”8News received messages from seniors who were able to get appointments Tuesday although CVS said their registration for vaccines would open on Thursday, Feb. 11.CVS clarified this to 8News...…Posted: Feb 8, 2021 / 08:44 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 10, 2021 / 12:43 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — CVS announced last week that they would begin to administer vaccines at 36 pharmacy locations in Virginia . Since then, they have pushed the vaccination start date back twice, with appointments now starting on Friday, February 12.The slight pushback on the start date has been made to “ensure in-store availability.”8News received messages from seniors who were able to get appointments Tuesday although CVS said their registration for vaccines would open on Thursday, Feb. 11.CVS clarified this to 8News...WW…

Posted: Feb 4, 2021 / 03:45 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 5, 2021 / 01:18 PM EST*CVS later updated their vaccine plan, the most recent information can be found here: https://www.wric.com/health/coronavirus/cvs-updates-plans-to-administer-vaccines-in-virginia/RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — CVS is adding even more vaccination sites at pharmacies in Virginia after reevaluating the number of vaccines they will have to distribute in the Commonwealth. Instead of 28 CVS pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines, there will now be 36 locations administering shots.Virginians can start getting vaccinated at CVS as early as...…Posted: Feb 4, 2021 / 03:45 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 5, 2021 / 01:18 PM EST*CVS later updated their vaccine plan, the most recent information can be found here: https://www.wric.com/health/coronavirus/cvs-updates-plans-to-administer-vaccines-in-virginia/RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — CVS is adding even more vaccination sites at pharmacies in Virginia after reevaluating the number of vaccines they will have to distribute in the Commonwealth. Instead of 28 CVS pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines, there will now be 36 locations administering shots.Virginians can start getting vaccinated at CVS as early as...WW…

Posted: Nov 30, 2020 / 09:53 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 30, 2020 / 09:53 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Gov. Ralph Northam, First Lady Pamela Northam and a number of cabinet members and state legislators volunteered at food banks across the state today. Many food banks all over the country have begun to see an increase in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Leading up to the pandemic, there were around 850,000 food insecure Virginians. Now months into the virus’s spread that number could be over a million. Feeding America says that in Virginia it is projected that an additional 275,000 people have...…Posted: Nov 30, 2020 / 09:53 PM ESTUpdated: Nov 30, 2020 / 09:53 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Gov. Ralph Northam, First Lady Pamela Northam and a number of cabinet members and state legislators volunteered at food banks across the state today. Many food banks all over the country have begun to see an increase in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Leading up to the pandemic, there were around 850,000 food insecure Virginians. Now months into the virus’s spread that number could be over a million. Feeding America says that in Virginia it is projected that an additional 275,000 people have...WW…

Posted: Sep 11, 2020 / 10:44 AM EDTUpdated: Sep 11, 2020 / 06:56 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The windows at the Virginia GOP headquarters have been smashed for the second time this summer. According to to John March, Communications Director for the Virginia GOP the windows at their East Grace Street location were broken on Thursday night.March alleges that the damage was done by protesters. He says they have called the police but aren’t aware of any charges that have been filed in connection with the vandalism.Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson released a statement...…Posted: Sep 11, 2020 / 10:44 AM EDTUpdated: Sep 11, 2020 / 06:56 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The windows at the Virginia GOP headquarters have been smashed for the second time this summer. According to to John March, Communications Director for the Virginia GOP the windows at their East Grace Street location were broken on Thursday night.March alleges that the damage was done by protesters. He says they have called the police but aren’t aware of any charges that have been filed in connection with the vandalism.Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson released a statement...WW…