COVID-19 Quick Reference Links & Resources
Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Worldwide Tracking
VPAP Virginia Tracking
Virginia Department of Health Tracking
Governor of Virginia Updates & Resources
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
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
REGARDLESS OF EXPOSURE, Practice Social Distancing:
Use Good Personal Hygiene
Resources for Residents
For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions guide for workers that have been temporarily laid off or discharged during this public health crisis.
Food Banks
For those facing food insecurity, please use this link to find a food bank near you: https://www.foodpantries.org/
If you would like to make donations to a local food bank, please call first to maximize “social distancing” when making your donation.
Employment & Taxes
The Virginia Employment Commission will waive the one-week waiting period to ensure workers can receive unemployment insurance benefits as soon as possible. Additionally, the eligibility for unemployment benefits has been expanded, and workers who meet the following criteria will be considered for support:
Workers affected because their employer needs to temporarily slow or cease operations due to COVID-19.
Workers who have been issued a notice to self-quarantine by a medical or public health official and is not receiving paid sick or medical leave from their employer.
Workers who must stay home to care for an ill family member and are not receiving paid family medical leave from their employer.
For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions guide for workers that have been temporarily laid off or discharged during this public health crisis.
Resources for Businesses
Small Business Loans
The U.S. Small Businesses Administration approved disaster loans as a financing option for small businesses in Virginia that have been, and will be, negatively affected by the COVID-19 emergency.
For more information on the criteria for loan approval and for help applying, please visit the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development’s website here: biz.loudoun.gov/sba-economic-injury-disaster-loan-process/
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