COVID-19

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus. 

The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

-Fever
-Cough 
-Shortness of breath
-Fatigue
-Muscle or body aches
-Headache
-New loss of taste or smell
-Congestion or runny nose
-Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea 

The best way to protect yourself and your community is to get vaccinated. Visit Vaccines.gov to get vaccinated. 

At-home COVID-19 tests will be available at CovidTests.gov and will be mailed directly to American households for free. Tests will typically ship within 7-12 days of ordering, and be delivered First Class through the U.S. Postal Service.

In response to the spread of COVID-19, Congress has passed multiple bills into law to assist individuals and small businesses with effects of this pandemic. H.R. 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the FY 2021 Appropriations legislation which included another pandemic relief package, and most recently the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Together, these laws dramatically expand critical financial lifelines for families, establish new benefits and protections for workers, create new tools for small businesses to meet payroll and other expenses, and provide relief for students and schools. 

Additional information about the coronavirus from the CDC can be found here. 

Additional information about the coronavirus from the Virginia Department of Health can be found here. 

Additional information about the coronavirus from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can be found here.

Situation in Virginia

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your community. Everyone ages 5 and up now qualify for vaccinations, and everyone ages 18 and up are eligible for boosters at the recommended time. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommends everyone ages 18 and older get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series or 2 months after their initial Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Virginians can visit Vaccinate.Virginia.gov to get their first, second and third dose. If you do not live in Virginia, you can use Vaccines.gov.

For a comprehensive list of actions to combat COVID-19 in Virginia, visit virginia.gov/coronavirus.

In response to the spread of disinformation, FEMA has set up a webpage to help the public distinguish between fact and rumors in regards to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

IF YOU FEEL SICK with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you should get tested for COVID-19. 

If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community. People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to isolate at home during their illness. More information on what to do if you are sick with COVID-19 can be found here.