RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ / VDH Release) – The Virginia Department of Health today launched a new, centralized website designed to enable Virginians to “easily pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine,” VDH said. The site is designed to allow people to register online, verify they are pre-registered, and access additional information about the introduction of vaccinations in Virginia.
Click here for the new site.
Virgos who previously signed up through their local health districts were automatically imported into the new system, according to VDH, and don’t need to re-register. The data migration continues throughout the week and it may take a few days for your name to appear in the centralized system. Anyone who has previously registered will still be on the list and their status will not be affected, VDH said
The Virginia Department of Health expects millions of unique visits to the site on launch day (Feb. 16), and IT teams will be tackling the back-end components throughout the day. Anyone who can’t get through it right away is urged to try again.
VDH will also launch a corresponding hotline number on Wednesday, February 17, for people who feel uncomfortable or are unable to register online. Governor Northam is expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday with more information on the number.
Due to technological limitations with CVS Pharmacy’s national appointment system, Virginians must continue to register for CVS appointments through the CVS Pharmacy website. The Fairfax Health Department has chosen to keep its local registration form as one of the few health districts not part of the Virginia health system. Virgos who qualify for vaccination based on living or working in Fairfax County must pre-register for vaccinations at the Fairfax County Health Department website.
Virginia vaccinated more than 12% of the population with at least one dose, according to VDH. Demand for the COVID-19 vaccine is currently outstripping supply, and VDH said it is expected to take several months to reach anyone who wants to be vaccinated.
Virginia gives priority to those eligible for Stage 1b: people 65 and older; key frontline workers; those who live and work in homeless shelters, penal institutions and migrant labor camps; and individuals with high risk medical conditions.
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