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Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia

Forward Virginia Phase One Guidelines to Slowly Ease Public Health Restrictions

  • Retail establishment may operate at 50% capacity
  • Restaurant and beverage establishments may offer outdoor dining at 50% occupancy
  • Personal grooming services may operate with one patron per service provider
  • Fitness centers may offer outdoor exercise services
  • Campgrounds may begin taking reservations for short-term stays
  • Drive-in services may continue at places of worship, and services may be held inside at 50 percent capacity
  • Specific guidelines for religious services can be found here

All Phase One Guidelines

Executive Order Sixty-Two specifies localities that are still in Phase Zero

Frequently Asked Questions

Get health updates and information about COVID-19 cases from the Virginia Department of Health

vdh.virginia.gov

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Announcements

Governor Northam Announces Face Coverings Required in Public Settings Starting Friday, May 29

May 26, 2020

Commonwealth Deploys Artificial Intelligence-Powered Online Tool to Help Virginians Self-Screen for COVID-19

May 22, 2020

Governor Northam Announces Education Work Group to Help Guide Process for Safe, Equitable Reopening of Schools

May 18, 2020

Commonwealth of Virginia's Actions and Support

Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. The Governor has also outlined these additional measures to ensure the health and safety of all Virginians:

Public Health & Safety

Healthcare & Health Professionals

Public Services & Public Employees

Education & Childcare

Support for Individuals

Employment & Financial Support

Business Operations

Support for Businesses

FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Get answers to questions regarding Forward Virginia: Phase One

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Those who are out of state, using a videophone, disposable phone, or relay service please dial 1-800-230-6977

Coronavirus Hotline1-877-ASK-VDH3

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

(1-877-275-8343)
Virginia Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline

Resources

COVID-19 Disease Basics: What You Need to Know - March 15, 2020

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CDC Fact Sheet: What you need to know about COVID-19 (Chinese)(Spanish)

CDC Fact Sheet: What to do if you are sick with COVID-19 (Chinese)(Spanish)

COVID-19 Broadband Resources

About the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

cdc.gov

Learn more about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak below or by visiting the US Center for Disease Control.

Healthcare Professionals

If you are a healthcare professional evaluating a patient for suspected COVID-19, please contact your local health department immediately.

News Releases

Contacting the Governor's Office

The delivery of physical mail to the Governor’s office may be significantly delayed due to safety precautions that Virginia has implemented to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the Governor’s office using this form or by phone at (804) 786-2211.

Testing and Public Health Monitoring Data

NOTE: VDH is no longer reporting the pending number of tests as testing capacity has expanded to include commercial laboratories. Commercial laboratories report all results to VDH.

All testing updates belong to and retrieved from Virginia Department of Health.