Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia

Forward Virginia: Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions

All Virginians must continue to comply with the statewide face covering requirement, and Virginians are strongly encouraged to:

  • continue teleworking if possible;
  • wash hands regularly;
  • maintain six feet of physical distance when outside of home; and
  • get tested immediately if you have COVID-19 symptoms.

SIXTH AMENDED Executive Order Seventy-Two - Easing of Commonsense Surge Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Guidelines

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

Declaration of a State of Emergency - View Governor Northam's declaration of a state of emergency due to COVID-19 (March 12, 2020).

Wear a Face Covering

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Virginia COVID-19 Cases and Deaths

Reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020

Total Cases

Cases in the Last 7 Days

Total Deaths

Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC)
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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.

More Information

Learn more about COVID-19 from the Virginia Department of Health

vdh.virginia.gov

COVID-19 Vaccine

View the latest information and resources on the COVID-19 Vaccine in Virginia.

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Need Assistance?Call 2-1-1

Free service with information on available community services including feeding sites for children, families,and seniors.
Find more information or chat online at www.211Virginia.org

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

Healthcare Professionals

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

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.

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.