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Virginia Weekly Vaccine Allocations Increasing To 161,000

Virginia's weekly allocation of COVID-19 doses from the federal government is increasing this week, according to Dr. Danny Avula, the state vaccine coordinator. In addition, more pharmacies will be vaccine providers as doses increase for the federal government's pharmacy program.

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available At Safeway Stores

Safeway stores in Arlington, Falls Church and McLean have appointments available this week for people 65 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the store's appointment website. Appointments are available Wednesday through Friday.

Staffer's COVID Death Mourned At Woodbridge Middle School: Report

An employee at Woodbridge Middle School has died of COVID-19, according to a report from InsideNoVa. The employee was identified as Flor De Luz Cervantes, a nutritional services employee.

Falls Church Starts Hybrid Learning For Students In All Grades

Students in all grades in Falls Church City Public Schools were given the option to return to hybrid learning Tuesday, including students at the new George Mason High School.

Accidental Powerball Purchase Turns Into $2M Win For McLean Woman

Accidents happen, but sometimes the outcome turns out better than you'd expect. For one McLean resident, buying too many Powerball tickets turned into a $2 million win.

Bill Passes To Keep Schools From Suing Over Student Meal Debt

Del. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, introduced House Bill 2013 that would prohibit school boards from suing families to collect school meal debt. The bill passed the House of Delegates late last month with a 69-31 vote. The Senate passed the bill Monday with a 29-10 vote. The bill now heads to the governor's desk.

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