For Immediate Release: May 7, 2021
Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and scheduling a vaccination appointment. Approximately 1 in 20 Alexandrians who have tested positive for COVID-19 have required hospitalization, so without these critical steps, additional lives may be at risk.
Between April 30 and May 6, the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) administered first doses to 951 people and fully vaccinated 944 people with either a second dose of Moderna or Pfizer or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. AHD's vaccinating partners, which include pharmacies and private providers, administered the remainder of Alexandria's vaccine supply this past week.
Alexandria will receive 8,610 doses for next week, including first and second doses. This does not include additional vaccine doses federal programs provide directly to participating pharmacies and Alexandria's federally qualified health center, Neighborhood Health. AHD administers vaccines at clinic events and allocates the remaining doses to private providers. Appointments from AHD and private providers are listed on alexandriava.gov/Vaccines, with both scheduled and walk-in opportunities.
Yesterday Governor Ralph Northam announced a plan to lift capacity restrictions and physical distancing requirements on June 15 if case and vaccination numbers continue to trend positively. The state will also continue to evaluate mask guidance. The Governor cited the reason for the possible changes as the state’s decreasing number of COVID-19 cases and vaccine progress. In Alexandria, the 7-day moving average for cases is slightly more than 12 cases daily, which is about the same as September and early October 2020. Currently, 36% of Alexandrians ages 16 or older are fully vaccinated and nearly 48% of the eligible population have received at least one dose.
Although these numbers are encouraging and represent a huge step in protecting residents, AHD urges Alexandrians to remain vigilant. COVID-19 and the more transmissible variants are still widespread in the community and represent a danger, particularly to the more than half the population who are not vaccinated. AHD urges all residents to find the next available vaccine clinic at alexandriava.gov/Vaccines or by calling 703.746.4988.
Beginning Monday, May 10, the Curative COVID-19 Testing Kiosk at Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 W. Reed Ave.) will be replaced by a mobile Curative testing van to offer the ability to access neighborhoods in need. The mobile testing van will be primarily located near Four Mile Run Farmers Market (4109 Vernon Ave.) Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m-1 p.m. The van will operate on Saturdays at other locations and hours based upon need. Visit curative.com to pre-register for a COVID-19 test.
Getting tested gives you the power to stop the spread of COVID-19 to friends and loved ones. Testing is available through many providers in Alexandria, whether or not you have insurance. View the City’s Get Tested webpage for details about testing options in Alexandria.
The seven-day moving average chart below shows the number of COVID-19 cases and the daily and cumulative case and fatality counts, and provides detailed information about how preventive measures are impacting Alexandria's response to the pandemic. An interactive version is available at alexandriava.gov/114883. Vaccination charts include total doses administered across all facilities, the percentage of residents ages 16 and older who have been partially and fully vaccinated, and weekly doses administered. Vaccination charts are available with definitions and data source information at alexandriava.gov/120654. Detailed data, including data on age, race and ethnicity, are available through links at alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus.
Continue following measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 even after vaccination. Get tested if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. If you test positive, help loved ones and neighbors by informing your close contacts using “ What to Do If You Get Sick” guidance, which is available in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, and Farsi or this brief video.
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