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Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia

All Virginians directed to stay at home except for allowable travel including:

  • to seek medical attention
  • work
  • care for family or household members
  • obtain goods and services like groceries, prescriptions, and others as outlined in Executive Order Fifty-Three
  • and engage in outdoor activity with strict social distancing requirements

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

vdh.virginia.gov

Virginia's health is in your hands. Do your part, stay at home.

Announcements

Governor Northam issues statewide Stay at Home Order

March 30, 2020

Governor Northam directs postponement of elective surgeries to preserve medical beds and personal protective equipment

March 25, 2020

Governor Northam orders statewide closure of certain non-essential businesses, K-12 schools, and bans public gatherings of more than 10 people

March 23, 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 Executive Order 53

Need Assistance?Call 2-1-1

Free service with information on available community services including feeding sites for children, families,and seniors.

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

Share Facts about COVID-19

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)

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.