Virginia Department of Health

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

We need everyone’s help to stop the spread. Individuals, communities, businesses, and healthcare organizations all play an important role in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Northam announced that Virginia entered Phase Three of the Forward Virginia reopening plan on July 1, 2020. Governor Northam issued Executive Order 63, which requires Virginians aged 10 years or older to wear masks in public settings and business establishments, effective May 29.
Wash your hands often, stay at least 6 feet apart from others, wear a mask in public settings, 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.
All Virginians should limit group gatherings to no more than 250 people. Continue to practice social distancing and avoid mass gatherings and crowded places.

National Preparedness Month 2020
Are you Prepared? Disasters and emergencies can come in many forms and at any time. It’s important for you to be prepared for such events. September has been designated as National Preparedness Month. Take this month to do the following: Build a Kit; Make A Plan; Be Informed. Prepare Your Health In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it…Read more
National Immunization Awareness Month
Each year in August, National Immunization Awareness Month highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases, like whooping cough, cancers caused by HPV, and pneumonia, through on-time vaccination. This year’s National Immunization Awareness Month theme focuses on a national effort, “Catch-Up to Get…Read more
Extreme Heat Safety Tips
Summer temperatures in Virginia normally climb into the upper 90’s and even reach over 100 degrees at times. The hot temperatures and high heat indexes can cause ill health effects. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn’t enough. Prolonged exposure to heat can cause cramping, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death.…Read more

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