[Archived] City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Boosters for 16- and 17-Year-Olds; Work-Based Learning Program; Curative Closures; Replacement Proof of Vaccination; Clinic Transition

­­For Immediate Release: December 14, 2021

Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated. 

Boosters for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

On December 9, the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals ages 16 and up. Providers in Alexandria are authorized to give boosters to those ages 16 and 17 at least six months after their second dose of Pfizer. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters are only available for those 18 and older. Find appointments for boosters at  alexandriava.gov/Vaccines. 

New Work-Based Learning Program

The City of Alexandria now offers a work-based learning program that matches job seekers to employers and utilizes the workplace as an environment where individuals can apply and expand upon their knowledge and technical skills while earning a stipend of at least $15/hour for 35 hours per week. Registration is available for the 12-week cohorts beginning May 2 and August 29. Space is limited to 20 slots per cohort and those interested must submit an  application.  

The initiative also allows companies to identify future employees and save time and money in recruitment. Employers are invited to partner with the City and join the employer network at no cost. Those interested should complete this  questionnaire. The WBL program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to facilitate recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. More information is available at  alexandriava.gov/115059.   

Curative Testing Kiosk Holiday Closures

All Curative COVID-19 testing locations (Charles Houston Recreation Center, Ben Brenman Park, and the mobile van) will be closed for the Christmas holiday from December 24 through 26. All locations will also be closed December 31 and January 1 for the New Year. Visit  curative.com for updated hours and appointment availability. In light of the current surge in COVID-19 cases, Alexandria Health Department encourages residents to get tested before and after travel and large gatherings. For more information about other COVID-19 testing options in Alexandria, visit the  City’s Get Tested webpage. 

Replacement Proof of Vaccination

Virginians can use a Virginia Department of Health virtual COVID-19 vaccination record as proof of vaccination in place of their CDC vaccination card. Use the secure  vaccination record search and print or save it to use it as proof of vaccination. CDC vaccine record cards can also be replaced by the vaccine provider at a booster appointment.

AHD Vaccination Clinic Transition

Alexandria Health Department’s free vaccination events will continue in the new year at a variety of times and locations with no ID or insurance required. The clinics will transition from large scale events to smaller events in convenient locations, such as apartment buildings and recreation centers, to provide more focused support in areas that need it most. Find an appointment or walk-in location at  alexandriava.gov/Vaccines. Pharmacies and other vaccination locations can be found at vaccines.gov.

Alexandria COVID-19 Data At-a-Glance

The Alexandria COVID-19 Dashboard below shows the daily change in the number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and 7-day average, as well as the cumulative totals. The chart focuses on the past 90 days and provides context for the CDC transmission levels. An interactive version is available at  alexandriava.gov/114883. The Alexandria COVID-19 Vaccination Status dashboard below includes the percentage of residents ages 5 and older who are fully vaccinated, the number partially and fully vaccinated, and progress toward Alexandria’s and the state’s vaccination goals. Vaccination charts are available at  alexandriava.gov/120654. Detailed data, including data on age, race and ethnicity, are available at alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus. 



At least one dose: Total number of people who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, including those who received one dose of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine. This metric includes all people who have received only one dose and those who received at least one dose.

Fully Vaccinated: Total number or percent of people who have completed the recommended series of a given vaccine product (i.e., two doses of the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine).

Partially Vaccinated: Total number of people who have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine course but have not yet received the second dose. 

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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