NELSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA
The Coming Together Again Safely Campaign
Current Information for Nelson County, VA as of August 2021​
**The information on this page is no longer actively curated**
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Join us for the Coming Together Again Safely Cookout and Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, August 7th from 5-7 pm at Central Baptist Church in Lowesville, Virginia. [Google Maps]
The Blue Ridge Health District will be providing Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines at this event!
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This is a free public event. We will have hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers!
There will be a raffle with awesome prizes for those who have already received their COVID-19 vaccine, received their COVID-19 vaccine onsite at the mobile clinic, or have an existing appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
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Participate in our raffle for some awesome prizes!!!
You are eligible to enter our raffle if you:
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have already received your COVID-19 vaccine
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receive your COVID-19 vaccine onsite at the mobile clinic
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have an existing appointment to receive your COVID-19 vaccine
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You may enter the raffle in person at the cookout or by filling out this Google Form.
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You do not have to be present at the time of the drawing to claim your prize.
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Not able to make the cookout?
Nelson County Health Department (434-263-8315) is hosting vaccination clinics every Thursday from 9 am to 3:30 pm.
You can also check with your provider or these local pharmacies that also carry COVID-19 vaccines:
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Walgreens Lovingston (434-263-4224)
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CVS Amherst (434-946-2702)
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Scottsville Pharmacy (434-286-6009)
Need a ride to get your vaccine?
Blue Ridge Health District launched an initiative with JAUNT to provide free transportation to vaccination clinics. Please provide at least 24 hr notice (434-296-3184).
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Do you have Medicare?
If so, you can get vaccinated at home for free!
Contact your provider to schedule your visit or call 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) if your provider is unable to visit you.
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Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines?
Call the Nelson County hotline at 434-263-3333, courtesy of Wintergreen Fire & Rescue, where you can speak to nurses and doctors about your concerns.
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Do you need help registering for the vaccine at another location?
Call the BRHD COVID-19 hotline at 434-972-6261.
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Any additional questions?
Please email us at nelson@fouroxen.org
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The Coming Together Again Safely campaign will improve access by:
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listing where to get vaccinated in the Nelson County area with websites and phone numbers to make appointments
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including the local COVID-19 vaccination hotline phone number to call for help in registering
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including information to access a public transportation initiative between JAUNT and the Blue Ridge Health District
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including information for Medicare recipients’ eligibility for free in-home vaccination
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encouraging our neighbors to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their community. Coming Together Again Safely emphasizes traditional norms of playing a supportive role to neighbors.
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incentivizing registration through raffle prizes and an end-of-summer cook-out where we can Come Together Again Safely and celebrate everyone’s hard work over the past year