Central Virginia

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

Get the Facts

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.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit:

The Office of Economic Development & Tourism partnered with the Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Career Works to provide guidance to businesses and consumers during Phase 1 reopening. Please see Dr. Kerry Gateley’s answers to some of our most common questions HERE:

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new respiratory virus that affects the respiratory system, including the lungs and airways. People of all ages are susceptible to COVID-19, but older people and those with pre-existing conditions (high blood pressure, heart problems, and diabetes) appear to be more vulnerable and experience more severe illness. Although the outbreak is incredibly fast-moving and will continue to spread, using precautions and staying informed can help protect our communities and families.

Keeping Yourself & Your Family Safe

You can help prevent the spread of all airborne illnesses, including COVID-19, by practicing basic health precautions including:

Staying home when sick, and staying home for 24 hours following a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications
Washing hands for 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer
Covering your mouth with a tissue or your upper sleeve when you cough or sneeze
Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Disinfecting all frequently touched surfaces at home, and ensuring your workplace and community gathering spaces are taking necessary steps to disinfect common surfaces.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas with significant community spread.

Dealing with Uncertainty

This pandemic has called upon each of us to change our lifestyle in drastic and unexpected ways. If you or a loved one is anxious, depressed or suicidal, there is help.

Managing Stress & Anxiety

Additional information can be found at the links below:

CDC-national COVID-19 info

WHO-global COVID-19 info