Constituent Newsletter - May 23rd, 2021





Dear Jack,


I hope you and your family are doing well during these tough times. We'll be sending out weekly Bulletins to update you on all the information you need in the 13th District. Please reach out to my office with any questions or concerns you may have regarding legislation or state policy. If you are having trouble with a state agency, such as the VEC or the DMV, we are happy to assist you and be your advocate. You can call our office at 571-367-9080, or email us at [email protected].

Sincerely,


Senator John J. Bell
Senator of Virginia
13th District

 





Mask Mandate + COVID Restriction Updates


Last week, in response to evolving CDC guidance and falling COVID rates, Governor Northam lifted mask requirements for most circumstances. Masks are still required on public transportation, in health care settings, and in congregate settings. All unvaccinated people are still strongly urged to wear a mask.

 

Starting this Friday, May 28th, Governor Northam will be lifting pandemic-related restrictions on capacity and social distancing for establishments. You can read more about the Governor's decision here.

 

This new guidance comes as we round a corner in our pandemic response -- as of today, only 236 new COVID cases were reported in the Commonwealth, and the percent positivity rate is only 2.8%, which is the lowest rate since the start of the pandemic. We are coming out of the woods, and the best way to continue this trend is to get your shot ASAP if you haven't already. If you haven't gotten your vaccine, please continue to wear your mask.






Early Voting Reminder

Early voting for the June 8th primaries is ongoing. The offices that will be on the June 8th ballot are:


Democratic primaries for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General

Democratic and some Republican primaries for House of Delegates seats

Democratic and Republican primaries for some local seats


For Loudoun County, the only early voting location that is currently open is the Loudoun Office of Elections, 750 Miller Drive SE Leesburg, VA 20175. Additional early voting locations, as well as Saturday voting, will open next Saturday, May 29th. You can read more at the Loudoun County Office of Elections website.

In Prince William County, three early voting locations are currently open. You can find locations and hours at the Prince William County Office of Elections website.

You can request your absentee ballot at the Virginia Department of Elections website.





Vaccine News

On Tuesday, I participated in the "It's Our Shot" Virginia Statewide Day of Action! All across the Commonwealth, people shared why they chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and encouraged their friends and neighbors to do the same.

I got my shot not just to protect myself, but to protect my family and my community. Studies have shown that people who are fully vaccinated are much less likely to get sick with COVID-19, and are almost 100% protected from hospitalization or death. Early data also suggests that vaccinated people are less likely to spread COVID-19 to others. How many lives will you save by getting your shot?

You can easily make a vaccine appointment for yourself or your kids (12 and up) today by visiting vaccinate.virginia.gov, or by visiting your local health department website. You can also call 877-VAX-IN-VA for assistance in making an appointment, or text your zip code to GETVAX (428829). Vaccines are completely free of charge, and are now widely available at health department vaccination clinics, community vaccination centers, doctor's offices, grocery stores, and pharmacies -- no more waiting on a waitlist or refreshing a website. If you've been waiting for the right time, that time is now!





Coronavirus Numbers 05/23

***Some categories have been changed to reflect the most relevant data related to COVID in Virginia.




Confirmed Cases (US): 32,933,337



Covid-19 Deaths (US): 586,793



VA Population Vaccinated w/ One Dose: 53.0%



VA Population Fully Vaccinated: 42.3%



VA Adults Vaccinated w/ One Dose: 65.6%



VA Adults Fully Vaccinated: 53.3%



Confirmed Cases (VA): 673,029



Covid-19 Deaths (VA): 11,106



Confirmed Cases (Loudoun): 27,862



Covid-19 Deaths (Loudoun): 277



Confirmed Cases (PWC): 50,834



Covid-19 Deaths (PWC): 558

























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Senator John Bell
900 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219







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