Orange County Insight 02 2021

Orange County Insight 02 2021

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FEBRUARY 2021

Ted Talk

“ I am not throwing away my shot! ”

A refrain by the title character in the Broadway hit “ Hamilton ” is “ I am not Hamilton seeks to make history, command a revolutionary war unit, and influence how our young nation ’ s government is organized. He wants to make an impact. We all have the opportunity, and perhaps the responsibility, to make an impact on history and our nation, by getting vaccinated when it is our turn. throwing away my shot! ” To put this pandemic in the history books and get it off the front page of our daily lives, we need to strive for “ herd immunity. ” This means that roughly 80% of our population will need to be protected from the SARS - COV - 2 virus through developing a strong immune response by recovering from the disease itself or getting vaccinated. I plan to avoid getting sick so I will be fully vaccinated. I encourage Orange County employees and citizens to do the same. We will all have to remain patient while vaccine supply catches up to demand, but when the time comes, don ’ t throw away your shot!

- Ted Voorhees, Orange County Administrator

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Cover image: Old Courthouse by Stephanie Straub

Two Orange County Businesses Recognized with Cardinal Comeback Awards by Virginia Economic Developers Association The cardinal is more than just our mascot and official state bird of the Commonwealth. It represents hope. Health. Rejuvenation. ” - Virginia Economic Developers Association In the early onset of COVID - 19, Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) solicited economic developers from around the Commonwealth for stories of businesses in their respective communities persevering through the many challenges brought on by the pandemic. VEDA is using the power of story to help inject hope and health into the community by publicizing these stories and recognizing businesses across the State, with Cardinal Comeback Awards. Congratulations to Lohmann Corporation and Imani Works for being recognized!

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COVID - 19 Vaccines in Orange County Orange County, through theF ire and EMS Department, is partnering with Orange Family Physicians and Orange County Public Schools to operate vaccination clinics in Orange County. Thus far, the group has successfully held three clinics

vaccinating 650 persons. The size and frequency of these clinics will be driven by the availability of vaccine as distributed to us by the Virginia Department of Health. They hope to expand the number of days and possibly move the location to other parts of the community. Currently, only persons who meet the State's Phase 1 criteria are eligible for vaccination.

Important information from the Rappahannock - Rapidan Health District on how to sign up for vaccines if you are in category 1A or 1B can be accessed here.

The COVID - 19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID - 19. Two doses are needed. Depending on the specific vaccine you get, a second shot 3 - 4 weeks after your first shot is needed to get the most protection the vaccine has to offer against this serious disease. Learn more about the benefits of getting vaccinated. It ’ s Safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for two COVID - 19 vaccines which have been shown to be safe and highly effective as determined by >Page i Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19

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