Beginning Monday, January 11^th,
Giles County will offer daily COVID testing from 9a.m.-11a.m.
Monday through Friday.

Testing will take place at 1 Taylor Avenue, Pearisburg, in the parking lot behind the old hospital.  There will be signs directing you to the correct location once you arrive.  This testing does not require prior registration and is a self-administered nasal swab that you will conduct inside of your own vehicle.  Staff will be on-site to offer assistance.  Testing must be cut off at 11 a.m. in order to get samples to the lab. Results are anticipated within 24 hours, but not guaranteed.

PHASE 1B ACROSS THE NRV

COVID-19 Vaccines

• We are currently in Phase 1b of the Virginia Vaccination Prioritization Plan. VDH vaccinates emergency medical services personnel. Hospitals vaccinate their staff. Under a separate federal program, Walgreens & CVS vaccinate long term care residents & staff.
• Vaccine availability will be widely publicized. No vaccine is wasted! See vaccine phases, FAQs & info at VDH’s COVID-19 Vaccination Response website.
• See local testing & vaccination status at NRVRoadtoWellness.com.
• For vaccine info. & pre-registration: Schools – contact Holly Lesko, hlesko@nrvrc.org Businesses – contact Ashley Briggs, abriggs@nrvrc.org. Or call 540-639-9313. Giles Co., ages 75+ call 540-921-0035, 8a.m. – 5p.m.
• Vaccines for the general public are expected to be available later in 2021.
• View “What the Vaccine Does to the Body.”
• Don’t let vaccine optimism let down your guard! Vaccines will not instantly conquer the pandemic. Continue to be vigilant. Stay motivated, stay careful & keep yourself, your loved ones & our community safe
• The Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center in Radford is on schedule with all structural, electrical & much of the HVAC done. Additional orders will be placed soon, including appliances & networking supplies. Targeted opening date is late January 2021.

Fast Facts – VDH Daily Dashboard

• VDH Outbreaks dashboard shows 15 outbreaks & 767 related cases(cumulative) in the NRV.
• Montgomery Co. Chamber of Commerce announces 2020 award winners. Regional Impact Award: The Public Safety Task Force of the NRV. Outstanding Community Service Organization: Montgomery County Health Department.
• We continue to have community spread from travel, carpools & social gatherings. Practice good prevention tactics at home, work, school & play.
• Reimbursement & recovery services for businesses with COVID cases. Call 540-639-9313.
• Visit the Task Force YouTube channel, for the latest videos & community messages.
• Please remember: What we do individually matters collectively.
• Outbreak: an “outbreak” consists of 2 or more confirmed cases with common exposure to a sick person, setting, event & time.
• Questions about the vaccine? The Virginia Department Health has a helpful Frequently Asked Questions page that is updated regularly.

Seasonal Flu Vaccines
540-267-8240

Walk-in flu clinics, 6 mos. & up, no appt. needed. Please wear a mask!

Influenza Surveillance

Local health departments:

Floyd Co. – 540-745-2142
Giles Co. – 540-235-3135
Montgomery Co. – 540-585-3300
Pulaski Co. – 540-440-2188
Radford City – 540-267-8255

Resources

When and how to get tested

COVID-19 testing is available.
Each Mon., Wed., & Fri. beginning Jan. 4 at Mont. Co. Health Dept., 9-11 am.
Testing is walk-up, via self-collection (nasal swab). Call 540-267-8240.

• COVID19 Check List
• COVID-19 Vaccination Response
• Pre-Registration
• NR-TF-update: 1-13-2020
• VDH_Vaccine Town Hall Flyer
• Vaccine-Community-Conversations-Flyer
• Taskforce Slides
• Slow Spread
• Exposed to COVID-19
• Living with Someone with COVID-19
• I&Q What’s the Difference?
• Symptoms
• Social Bubble

Prevention Reminders

• WWW – watch your distance, wear a face covering & wash your hands.
• Do NOT get complacent! Get a flu shot. Dress comfortably and go outside. Stay home if you are sick.
• Guidance for Holiday Celebrations, Thanksgiving & Social Gatherings & Public Indoor Spaces.
• Q&A with Dr. Bissell: Weekly community update video. Submit questions online or at 540-391-0792.
• New Mitigation Measures
• Stop the Spread of Germs