Henrico Schools to discontinue COVID-19 screening testing for athletes in spring season; McGuire announces he’ll seek Virginia Senate seat
Henrico Newsflash – Feb. 24, 2022
Henrico Schools to discontinue COVID-19 screening testing for athletes in spring season
Henrico County Public Schools student-athletes participating in spring sports will not be required to undergo weekly COVID-19 screening testing.
The decision was made based in part on the county’s strong vaccination rate, said HCPS Chief of Staff Beth Teigen during a Henrico School Board work session Feb. 24. About 60% of Henricoans age 5 to 17 are vaccinated against COVID-19 with at least one dose, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health.
McGuire announces he’ll seek Virginia Senate seat
Virginia Delegate John McGuire (R-56th District) announced Thursday that he will seek the 10th District seat in the Virginia Senate. The newly redrawn district including parts of Louisa, Goochland, Hanover, Powhatan, Fluvanna, Buckingham, Appomattox, Amelia, Prince Edward and Cumberland counties.
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