VDH will open more community COVID-19 testing centers
An email from Governor Northam announced that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will open more COVID-19 testing centers in the state.
Nine new Community Testing Centers will increase testing availability across the Commonwealth.
The centers are expected to open around or near the same locations that were used as vaccination centers previously.
The new centers will be funded by an initial $5 million from the VDH.
The VDH is seeking funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse expenses.
Statewide testing sites are projected to perform over 50,000 test in the month of January alone.
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FEMA is in Winchester with information on vaccinations
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) team will be going door to door as well as setting up outside of businesses and attending events in Winchester.
The group will be in blue vests with Virginia Department of Health (VDH) on their backs.
They are in Winchester to provide information on local COVID-19 vaccination clinics and answers questions you may have.
The team will be in Winchester through mid August.
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Shenandoah County gets housing relief
Shenandoah County residents who need help with living expenses may finally find some relief.
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program awarded $50,277 to provide rent, mortgage, and motel assistance to families in need.
The local board awarded the full grant to a nonprofit organization based in Winchester, Faithworks.
The agency provides housing assistance throughout the Northern Shenandoah Valley and were the only local group to apply for funding.
Faithworks is accepting applications until October 25, 2021 or until all funds have been allocated.
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FEMA offers assistance with COVID-19 Funerals
To help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun to accept applications for assistance with funeral expenses.
If death occurred after Jan. 20, 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus.
Funeral assistance may be available by calling 800-462-7585 Mon. through Fri. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m..
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