State Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver has issued a new COVID-19 update for Virginia long term care facilities (LTCFs). This clinician letter updates the September 9, 2020 letter with new information on:

• infection prevention and control;
• COVID-19 vaccination;
• guidance following COVID-19 vaccination;
• aerosol generating procedures;
• COVID-19 testing reminders;
• reporting of COVID-19 point-of-care test results;
• influenza testing; and
• Project Firstline.

We encourage you to read the letter in its entirety and share it as needed with your clinical team and others.