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

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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.
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 often. 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.
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.

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To report violations of Executive Orders 63 or 67, please visit https://bit.ly/2ZcslHR or call 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877-275-8343). Please do NOT call your local health department.

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Serving the people of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth,

Washington, and Wythe counties, and the cities of Bristol and Galax.

The mission of Mount Rogers Health District is to build healthy rural communities through disease prevention and control, health promotion and education, protection of environmental resources, and preparedness for emergency response. We provide quality, customer-focused health services in our local health departments, schools, worksites, homes and other community locations.

The Mount Rogers Health District covers 2,782 square miles in rural Southwest Virginia, with a population of approximately 192,000, covered by 123 staff members.

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