For the week ending Saturday, April 12, COVID-19 represented 0.5% of all emergency department visits in Virginia. Overall, respiratory illness rates were minimal and continued to trend downward compared to previous data. No COVID-19-related deaths were reported at press time.

As of April 6, COVID-19 wastewater data for Richmond and Henrico County were unavailable. CDC monitoring from March 30 to April 5 detected high viral activity across Virginia, with reports from six sites statewide. The highest concentrations were found in the northwestern and southwestern regions, as well as in Petersburg.

For Virginia Department of Health testing locations, visit vdh.virginia.gov. Additional testing site information can be found at vax.rchd.com.

Want a COVID-19 vaccine?

The CDC recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are approved for those 6 months and older, while Novavax is for individuals age 12 and older. To schedule an appointment with the Richmond and Henrico health districts, call 804-205-3501.

A list of pharmacies and clinics offering the vaccine is available at vaccines.gov. Additional locations can be found by texting your ZIP code to 438829 or calling 1-800-232-0233.

Final Weekly Report

This will be the final installment of the weekly COVID-19 report for now. However, we will continue to follow and report on the impact of COVID-19 in our community as developments arise. We encourage readers to stay informed, take precautions and stay safe.

Compiled by George Copeland Jr.