COVID-19 has changed all of our lives dramatically. I will be here for the duration to provide updates, resources, and information on this page and on my Twitter and Facebook pages. If you have any issues or questions, please reach out at DelDReid@house.virginia.gov. In these trying times, please take care of one another, support your local businesses when possible, and use the resources provided by the State, Federal, and Local Governments detailed here.

COVID-19 Quick Reference Links & Resources

COVID-19 related e-mails for Virginia employees and businesses:

Employees: workforce@governor.virginia.gov

- needing additional assistance with the unemployment claims process

Businesses: business@virginia.gov

- needing additional clarification on essential v. non-essential (EO 53)

If you or someone you know is feeling depressed or suicidal, please call one of the following numbers:
 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
 SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
 Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255; Press 1

Executive Orders

EO-55 Temporary Stay at Home Order Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) ~ March 30, 2020

EO-54 Delegation of Authority to the Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission to Request Title XII Advances to Support Virginia Worker ~ March 28, 2020

Order of Public Emergency Two - Order of the Governor and State Health Commissioner Declaration of Public Health Emergency ~ March 25, 2020

EO-53 Temporary Restrictions on Restaurants, Recreational, Entertainment, Gatherings, Non-essential Retail Businesses, and Closure of K-12 Schools Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) ~ March 23, 2020

Order of Public Emergency One - Amended Order of the Governor and State Health Commissioner Declaration of Public Health Emergency ~ March 20, 2020

EO-52 Increases in Hospital Bed Capacity in Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) ~ March 20, 2020

EO-51 Declaration of a State of Emergency Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) ~ March 12, 2020

Preventing the Spread of COVID-19

If you think you have been exposed

Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are exhibiting symptoms, call your healthcare provider for medical advice and to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.
According to the CDC, the following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure: fever, dry cough, shortness of breath

REGARDLESS OF EXPOSURE, Practice Social Distancing:

Social distancing can help slow down the outbreak by reducing the chance of infection among high-risk populations.
The CDC defines social distancing as it applies to COVID-19 as "remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible."

Use Good Personal Hygiene

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are unavailable.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.