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***IOW COUNTY COVID-19 INFO***
We understand that the most urgent matter on the minds of many of our residents is when they will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Rollout of the vaccine has been frustrating for everyone involved and unfortunately, we do not have a definite answer as to when County residents will receive the vaccine; however, we are being assured that things will improve soon.
The challenge that health care officials are faced with is a demand for the vaccine that far exceeds the supply available. In this regard, the health department sites will be focused on offering the vaccine to individuals over the age of 65. All appointments district-wide are currently full, however, seniors are encouraged to periodically call the designated phone numbers for the health department (757-279-3070) in the event additional vaccine from other providers becomes available.
General information about rollout of the vaccine can be found at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/.
Your patience and cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and will make it easier for the health department to get the vaccine to our population as quickly as possible.
Additionally, it should be noted that everyone is strongly encouraged to get the vaccine as soon as it is available. In the meantime, please continue to wear a mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands regularly to prevent continued spread of the virus.
For those individuals potentially exposed to COVID-19, testing continues to be provided via urgent care and private medical facilities throughout the region. Information regarding COVID-19 testing sites can be found at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/covid-19-testing-sites/.
The challenge that health care officials are faced with is a demand for the vaccine that far exceeds the supply available. In this regard, the health department sites will be focused on offering the vaccine to individuals over the age of 65. All appointments district-wide are currently full, however, seniors are encouraged to periodically call the designated phone numbers for the health department (757-279-3070) in the event additional vaccine from other providers becomes available.
General information about rollout of the vaccine can be found at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/.
Your patience and cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and will make it easier for the health department to get the vaccine to our population as quickly as possible.
Additionally, it should be noted that everyone is strongly encouraged to get the vaccine as soon as it is available. In the meantime, please continue to wear a mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands regularly to prevent continued spread of the virus.
For those individuals potentially exposed to COVID-19, testing continues to be provided via urgent care and private medical facilities throughout the region. Information regarding COVID-19 testing sites can be found at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/covid-19-testing-sites/.
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Caught You Caring Awards Summary of Recipients FY 21 - Second Quarter 
CITIZEN TRASH PICK UP!
Thanks to Supervisor McCarty and a group of volunteers from Healing Waters Worship Center in Carrollton! They cleaned up both sides of the road along (2) miles of Smith’s Neck Road. 4 total miles cleaned up. Two miles up and back. The picture is of the trailer and there was a truck bed with more in it as well. |
Recognition of Staff Receiving Heart Saver Award
County Fire Medics recently received an award from Riverside Hospital their response in recognizing an individual as a potential STEMI (heart attack) patient and acting quickly. The following County Fire Medics were recognized for receiving a Heart Saver Award from Riverside Hospital: Delaney Townsend; Christopher Smith; LeVario Franklin; and Kaven Melton 
**NEW UPDATED RESTRICTIONS:
On January 27, 2021 Governor Ralph Northam announced Amended Executive Order Seventy-Two. The updated order will remain in effect thru February 28, 2021. |
OVER $800,000 TO COUNTY SMALL BUSINESSES!
Smithfield and Isle of Wight County Tourism, Isle of Wight County Economic Development and The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, recently united to create the #IsleShopSmall Gift Certificate Program, a joint initiative established to assist local businesses in remaining viable during and after the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The program was administered by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. All of the funding for this program was made possible through CARES ACT money dedicated to economic stimulus. This funding support was granted by the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors, the Town of Smithfield and the Town of Windsor, who approved a request from Isle of Wight County Tourism and Economic Development and the Chamber to re-allocate a portion of the CARES ACT funding budget to generate the program.
The #IsleShopSmall Gift Card Program Round #1 and Round #2 has now concluded. The Round #1 matched $100,000 of CARES ACT funding dollars to purchaser dollars to infuse over $200,000 back into County small businesses. Round #2 matched over $300,000 of CARES ACT funding dollars to infuse over $600,000 back into County small businesses. Together with purchaser dollars, the Gift Card Program is able to contribute back over $800,000 to local small businesses. Gift Vouchers from Round #1 were eligible to be utilized starting November 27th and Round #2 Vouchers are eligible to be used starting January 9th, 2021. All Vouchers are good for one year.
If you have any questions about the program please contact chamber@theisle.org or smfdtour@iwus.net.
Smithfield and Isle of Wight County Tourism, Isle of Wight County Economic Development and The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, recently united to create the #IsleShopSmall Gift Certificate Program, a joint initiative established to assist local businesses in remaining viable during and after the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The program was administered by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. All of the funding for this program was made possible through CARES ACT money dedicated to economic stimulus. This funding support was granted by the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors, the Town of Smithfield and the Town of Windsor, who approved a request from Isle of Wight County Tourism and Economic Development and the Chamber to re-allocate a portion of the CARES ACT funding budget to generate the program.
The #IsleShopSmall Gift Card Program Round #1 and Round #2 has now concluded. The Round #1 matched $100,000 of CARES ACT funding dollars to purchaser dollars to infuse over $200,000 back into County small businesses. Round #2 matched over $300,000 of CARES ACT funding dollars to infuse over $600,000 back into County small businesses. Together with purchaser dollars, the Gift Card Program is able to contribute back over $800,000 to local small businesses. Gift Vouchers from Round #1 were eligible to be utilized starting November 27th and Round #2 Vouchers are eligible to be used starting January 9th, 2021. All Vouchers are good for one year.
If you have any questions about the program please contact chamber@theisle.org or smfdtour@iwus.net.
* * * IF YOU DIDN'T GET YOUR GIFT CARD VOUCHERS * * *
If you or your customers have purchased Gift Card vouchers in Round 1 or Round 2 (November 11th and December 9/10th) and HAVE received a payment confirmation, but have NOT received an email with the vouchers, please do the following:
1) Send an Email to INFO@GLERIN.COM so they can resend your vouchers.
This is the company that provided the platform to purchase the vouchers. The Chamber & The Visitor Center can not resend your voucher email.
2) include the following in your email:
1) Send an Email to INFO@GLERIN.COM so they can resend your vouchers.
This is the company that provided the platform to purchase the vouchers. The Chamber & The Visitor Center can not resend your voucher email.
2) include the following in your email:
- Your Name
- Invoice/order number
- Email address used for the purchase in your email.
- Put "Isle Shop Small’ in the subject line.
FOR UPDATES ON PARKS & RECREATION PLEASE VISIT THE IWC PARKS & RECREATION FACEBOOK PAGE OR VISIT PARKS & RECREATION WEBPAGE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE.
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STAY UP TO DATE ON ISLE OF WIGHT OFFERINGS, STATUS OF RESTAURANTS & SHOPPES REOPENING, ON-LINE SHOPPING, LIVE FEED & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE DURING PHASES OF COVID19 PANDEMIC REOPENING.
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