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News, Articles, and Campus Notices

Title	Description	Info
Cautious optimism as COVID-19 vaccine rolls out to public, cases decline	The New River Health District is hosting vaccination clinics throughout the area for the general public, but appointments are necessary due to inconsistent supplies and high demand.	Date: 04/12/2021
Former Virginia Tech Football Coach Frank Beamer receives the COVID-19 vaccine	In this video from Carilion Clinic, Coach Beamer encourages all Hokies to get the vaccine.=https://video.vt.edu/media/t/1_zylzxdaq	Date: 04/12/2021
New HokieBird statue honors the Class of 2020	The statue, funded by the Class of 2020 and designed by 2020 graduates, wears the university’s traditional commencement regalia, including a cap, gown, class ring, and cords. It stands as a bittersweet reminder of the disruption of campus life due to the coronavirus pandemic.	Date: 04/12/2021
More than 7,000 employees receive vaccine through employer-arranged clinics	On April 8, the New River Health District announced that it had moved into Phase 2, which means everyone age 16 and older who lives or works in the district will be eligible to get the vaccine.	Date: 04/12/2021
University community asked to participate in voluntary vaccine report	If you have received a vaccine (either a single dose vaccine, the first of a two-shot vaccine, or if you received both doses of a two dose vaccine), please visit our online form and tell us what you have received. Names will be held confidential.	Date: 04/11/2021