COVID-19 Vaccination Information

New Kent County is currently in Phases 1a and 1b of COVID-19 vaccinations, and as the Department of Health’s availability of the COVID-19 vaccine increases, we will work with our local health district to move into other phases. We will be focusing on the prioritization strategies outlined by the Governor and as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). More information about who is eligible and what phase Virginia is in at any given time will be posted at www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine/. Residents can best stay informed through the media, on our website and Facebook page, and by visiting VDH’s FAQs at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid-19-faq/.

The Virginia Department of Health has a brief screening questionnaire to help determine which phase of the vaccination campaign you fall in, based on your responses. At the end of the questionnaire, you are asked to provide your name, phone number and email address to be notified of your vaccine phase availability. Once your vaccine phase is available, you will be contacted by the VDH to verify your vaccine eligibility.

To access the questionnaire, click here: https://vdh.jebbit.com/amkwk6m1?L=Owned+Web&JC=Vaccine

New Kent County will also be opening a vaccination hotline soon for those with questions. More information on this is forthcoming next week.

While these vaccines are a light at the end of the tunnel, now is not the time to let down your guard. Everyone needs to continue to implement safe practices such as wearing a mask, physical distancing, and frequent hand hygiene.

Vote for your favorite NKC business

Don't forget to vote for your favorite New Kent County businesses featured in Virginia Living's Best of Virginia 2021. Nineteen New Kent County businesses are included in the readers' survey, and range from best mexican restaurant (Don Miguel) to best winery (Gauthier VIneyard, New Kent Winery, Saude Creek Vineyards) to best bicycle shop (Red Barn Bicycles). Voting ends January 31st so VOTE TODAY!

Rabies clinic on January 30; 2021 lifetime dog license now available

New Kent Sheriff's Office Animal Control will be holding their annual rabies clinic Saturday, January 30, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The clinic will take place in the New Kent County Courthouse parking lot located at 12001 Courthouse Circle, New Kent, VA 23124. The cost is $8.00 per vaccination. Dogs and cats (in carriers) are welcome. Payment can be made by cash or check only. The New Kent Treasurer will also be open to sell 2021 county lifetime dog licenses. Lifetime dog license FAQs

Board of Supervisors to meet on Wednesday for first 2021 work session

The New Kent County Board of Supervisors will meet for their first work session of 2021 on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom of the New Kent County Administration Building (12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent). A Pine Fork Park update, consideration of a proposed agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to enforce illegal advertisements with the VDOT right-of-way, as well as discussion about a county litter collection program are on the agenda for Wednesday. The full agenda, with all items, can be found here. All Board meetings can be watched live via YouTube.

Lights Up for Heroes

We've joined the "Keep Your Lights Up for Healthcare Heroes" movement. We hope you enjoy the courthouse area holiday lights through January 31 and remember to thank a healthcare hero!