RICHMOND, Virginia (WDBJ / VDH Release) – The Virginia Department of Health today launched a new centralized website designed to allow Virginians to “easily pre-register the COVID-19 vaccine,” according to VDH. The site is designed to allow people to pre-register online, check if they are pre-registered, and access additional information about the launch of the Virginia vaccination.
Click here for the new site.
Virginians who have previously pre-registered through their local health districts have been automatically imported into the new system, according to the VDH, and do not need to re-register. Data migration continues throughout the week and can take several days for your name to appear in the centralized system. All those who have previously registered are still on the list, and their status will not be affected, VDH said
The Virginia Department of Health expects millions of unique site visits on launch day (February 16), and IT teams will address back-end components as needed throughout the day. Anyone who cannot pass immediately is urged to try again.
VDH will also launch an accompanying hotline number on Wednesday, February 17, for people who are uncomfortable or unable to pre-register online. Governor Northam is expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday with more information on the issue.
Due to technological limitations with the national CVS Pharmacy appointment system, Virginians must continue to register for CVS appointments through the CVS Pharmacy website. The Fairfax Department of Health has opted to maintain its local registration form as one of the few health districts that is not part of Virginia’s health system. Virginians eligible for life or work vaccination in Fairfax County should pre-register for immunizations on the Fairfax County Department of Health website.
Virginia has vaccinated more than 12% of the population with at least one dose, according to VDH. Demand for the COVID-19 vaccine is currently exceeding supply, and VDH said it is expected to take several months to reach all those who want to be vaccinated.
Virginia gives priority to people who qualify for Phase 1b: people aged 65 and over; key frontline workers; those living and working in homeless shelters, correctional facilities and labor camps for migrants; and people with high-risk medical conditions.
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