Virginia Department of Health

Virginia’s Health is in Your Hands. Do your part, stop the spread.

Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Virginia. We need everyone’s help to stop the spread.
On March 30, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued a stay at home Executive Order Fifty-Three. This order will remain in effect until June 10, 2020.
Governor Northam announced that Virginia will move into Phase One of the Forward Virginia plan on Friday, May 15 (with the exception of some localities).
VDH urges all Virginians to continue to limit exposure by staying 6 feet from others and wearing a cloth mask while in public settings.
Wash your hands often, stay home if you are sick, and disinfect high-touch surfaces. These are all very important ways to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Virginians over 65 and people of any age with underlying medical conditions should limit their risk of exposure by continuing to stay at home as much as possible.
All Virginians should limit group gatherings of more than 10. Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.

Stay Safe and Healthy in Your Backyard Pool #swimhealthyva
Happy Health and Safe Swimming Week May 18 – 24, 2020! Public and private pools around Virginia begin to open in late May, making this the ideal time to talk about ways to reduce the risk of recreational water-associated illness, drowning, and injury in our communities. Water is not only fun to play and cool off in, but…Read more
National Infant Immunization Week
The Virginia Department of Health observes National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 25 – May 2, 2020. NIIW is a yearly observance that highlights the importance of protecting children two-years-old and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). On-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Fortunately in Virginia, most…Read more
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The VDH Cancer Prevention and Control Program works to decrease the burden of colorectal and other cancers through helping to develop and promote evidence-based strategies shown to prevent and control cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer death. However, CRC screening makes dying from this disease preventable. During this…Read more

Virginia’s Health is in Your Hands. Do your part, stop the spread.