RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam urged Virginians to continue getting vaccinated against the coronavirus Monday, a day after the state opened up eligibility for a shot to everyone 16 and older.
“The sooner that we can get people vaccinated the better and the sooner we’ll get to herd immunity,” said Northam, who spoke with federal and local elected officials at a vaccination site in northern Virginia.
On Sunday, Virginia moved to Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan. Demand for the vaccine continues to outstrip supply, officials said.
People who want a vaccine can pre-register online through a health department website or visit vaccinefinder.org to search for places that offer one. Scheduling through a call center with translation services is also an option at (877) VAX-IN-VA.
The governor said about half of adults in Virginia have received at least a first dose so far.