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The '''COVID-19 Emergency''' is an ongoing crisis to contain the coronavirus that has impacted all aspects of life in the greater [[Charlottesville]] region and the world. Since [[March 12]], people have been recommended to limit contacts with others to stop the infection from expanding to the point where hospitals are overwhelmed. That was the day Virginia Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency. A stay at home order was declared on [[March 30]], [[2020]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=NUMBER FIFTY-FIVE (2020)
The '''COVID-19 Emergency''' is an ongoing crisis to contain the coronavirus that has impacted all aspects of life in the greater [[Charlottesville]] region and the world.  
TEMPORARY STAY AT HOME ORDER DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)|url=https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-55-Temporary-Stay-at-Home-Order-Due-to-Novel-Coronavirus-(COVID-19).pdf|author=Governor Ralph Northam|work=Executive Order|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 30, 2020|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Episode 13 - Stay Home. That’s an Order!|url=https://covid-19-in-charlottesville.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-stay-home-thats-an-order|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Podcast|publisher=Sean Tubbs|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2020|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref>


There have been at least four deaths in the [[Thomas Jefferson Health District]] as of [[April 10]], [[2020]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Charlottesville area virus deaths now 3, but little information available|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/charlottesville-area-virus-deaths-now-3-but-little-information-available/article_728e0144-52e5-5af9-a2bb-3dec6adc31f4.html|author=Tyler Hammel & Bryan McKenzie|pageno=|printdate=April 8, 2020|publishdate=April 7, 2020|accessdate=April 8, 2020}}</ref>  
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Starting on [[March 12]], people have been recommended to limit contacts with others to stop the infection from expanding to the point where hospitals are overwhelmed. That was the day Virginia Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency. A stay at home order was declared on [[March 30]], [[2020]] but Virginia is now in phase two of a gradual reopening plan called Forward Virginia. <ref>{{cite web|title=NUMBER FIFTY-FIVE (2020)
TEMPORARY STAY AT HOME ORDER DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)|url=https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-55-Temporary-Stay-at-Home-Order-Due-to-Novel-Coronavirus-(COVID-19).pdf|author=Governor Ralph Northam|work=Executive Order|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 30, 2020|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Episode 13 - Stay Home. That’s an Order!|url=https://covid-19-in-charlottesville.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-stay-home-thats-an-order|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Podcast|publisher=Sean Tubbs|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2020|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref> 
 
On [[May 15]], [[2020]], the city of Charlottesville entered phase one of Governor Ralph Northam's plan to gradually lift health restrictions placed on the Commonwealth. Local establishments such as retail, restaurants and dining services and places of worship are now allowed to operate at 50 percent occupancy. The city will continue to follow the governor's Safer-At-Home strategy which includes maintaining the ban on social gatherings of more than 10 people, teleworking and wearing face coverings. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=149|title=Latest Coronavirus Information for the City of Charlottesville|last=|first=|publishdate=|publisher=charlottesville.gov|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=}}</ref> This was followed by Phase 2 on May 29.
 
As of June 13, 2020, there have been 685 total cases in the Thomas Jefferson Health District with 78 hospitalized cases and 19 deaths. <ref name="health-tweet">{{cite web|title=COVID-19 in Virginia|url=https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/|author=|work=vdh.virginia.gov|publisher=Virginia Department of Health|location=|publishdate=May 25, 2020|accessdate=|first=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> One major source of those cases early in the pandemic was reported as an outbreak at a long term care facility in [[Fluvanna County]] on [[April 13]]. <ref name="name">{{cite web|title=Fluvanna County monitoring outbreak at Envoy at the Village|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42017121/fluvanna-county-monitoring-outbreak-at-envoy-at-the-village|author=News Staff|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=April 16, 2020|accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref>  


Local schools are closed through the end of the school year. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Northam orders all Virginia public schools closed for minimum of two weeks|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/northam-orders-all-virginia-public-schools-closed-for-minimum-of/article_562aafb8-307b-5b32-bec8-7f4c05e9b48f.html|author=News and Advance Reports|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref> Many businesses have closed and people are required to limit contact with other people through a phenomenon called "social-distancing." Charlottesville has suspended tax collections for the time being. <ref name="dp319">{{cite-progress|title=Live local updates: Charlottesville suspends past-due tax collections; more local cases confirmed|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/live-local-updates-charlottesville-suspends-past-due-tax-collections-more/article_4cb70b13-8fe1-5a2a-8857-1f1b6aedf0a5.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=March 19, 2020|publishdate=March 19, 2020|accessdate=March 19, 2020}}</ref>
The first fatality in the [[Thomas Jefferson Health District]] was reported on [[March 31]], [[2020]]. <ref name="fatality">{{cite web|title=Tweet|url=https://twitter.com/HealthyTJHD/status/1245052205327138816|author=Thomas Jefferson Health District|work=Tweet|publisher=Thomas Jefferson Health District|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2020|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref> <ref name="dp-fat">{{cite web|title=Charlottesville area sees first death from COVID-19|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/charlottesville-area-sees-first-death-from-covid-19/article_523759d4-b955-562b-b03a-17bf77f3eddc.html|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2020|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref> <ref name="ep1">{{cite web|title=March 15, 2020 - Charlottesville COVID-19 Response Episode 1|url=https://soundcloud.com/sean-tubbs/march-15-2020-charlottesville-covid-19-response-episode-1x|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Podcast|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 15, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=UPDATES: Va. officials confirm 77 cases of coronavirus, Sentara to suspend drive through tests|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/updates-va-officials-confirm-cases-of-coronavirus-sentara-to-suspend/article_508829ca-f831-55dd-9af8-f94dc862ea5b.html|author=Times-Dispatch Staff Reports|pageno=|printdate=March 18, 2020|publishdate=March 18, 2020|accessdate=March 18, 2020}}</ref>


There are 124 confirmed and clinically diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in the Charlottesville area as of [[April 10]], [[2020]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Tweet|url=https://twitter.com/HealthyTJHD/status/1248717885201100802|author=Thomas Jefferson Health District|work=Tweet|publisher=Thomas Jefferson Health District|location=|publishdate=April 10, 2020|accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref> The first fatality in the [[Thomas Jefferson Health District]] was reported on [[March 31]], [[2020]]. <ref name="fatality">{{cite web|title=Tweet|url=https://twitter.com/HealthyTJHD/status/1245052205327138816|author=Thomas Jefferson Health District|work=Tweet|publisher=Thomas Jefferson Health District|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2020|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref> <ref name="dp-fat"> {{cite web|title=Charlottesville area sees first death from COVID-19|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/charlottesville-area-sees-first-death-from-covid-19/article_523759d4-b955-562b-b03a-17bf77f3eddc.html|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2020|accessdate=March 31, 2020}}</ref>
Local schools closed for the rest of the school year. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Northam orders all Virginia public schools closed for minimum of two weeks|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/northam-orders-all-virginia-public-schools-closed-for-minimum-of/article_562aafb8-307b-5b32-bec8-7f4c05e9b48f.html|author=News and Advance Reports|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>  


Many businesses have closed and people are required to limit contact with other people through a phenomenon called "social-distancing." Charlottesville has suspended tax collections for the time being. <ref name="dp319">{{cite-progress|title=Live local updates: Charlottesville suspends past-due tax collections; more local cases confirmed|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/live-local-updates-charlottesville-suspends-past-due-tax-collections-more/article_4cb70b13-8fe1-5a2a-8857-1f1b6aedf0a5.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=March 19, 2020|publishdate=March 19, 2020|accessdate=March 19, 2020}}</ref>
==Support==
Several groups have formed to help coordinate assistance for people in need. These are direct links:
Several groups have formed to help coordinate assistance for people in need. These are direct links:
*[https://www.supportcville.com/ SupportCville]
*[https://www.supportcville.com/ SupportCville]
*[https://www.cacfonline.org/news/detail/community-emergency-response-fund Charlottesville Area Community Foundation]
*[https://www.cacfonline.org/news/detail/community-emergency-response-fund Charlottesville Area Community Foundation]
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*[https://www.facebook.com/Charlottesville-Restaurant-FundResources-103989014568347/ Charlottesville Restaurant Fund Resources Facebook page]  
*[https://www.facebook.com/Charlottesville-Restaurant-FundResources-103989014568347/ Charlottesville Restaurant Fund Resources Facebook page]  


The Virginia Department of Health has set up a hotline for the Thomas Jefferson Health District at 434-972-6261.
The Virginia Department of Health has set up a hotline for the [[Thomas Jefferson Health District]] at 434-972-6261. Charlottesville has a community resource line at 434-234-4490.  
Charlottesville has a community resource line at 434-234-4490.  


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==Local Resources==
 
==Latest==
* New space in a new tower at the University of Virginia Medical Center will come online earlier than expected to serve as additional space for patients <ref>{{cite-progress|title=UVa to open new hospital tower early to boost capacity|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/uva/uva-to-open-new-hospital-tower-early-to-boost-capacity/article_bc0e76af-29dc-5e7d-b883-570245513e18.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=April 1, 2020|publishdate=April 1, 2020|accessdate=April 1, 2020}}</ref>
* The first COVID-19 related death was reported on [[March 31]] <ref name="fatality" /> <ref name="dp-fat" />
* There are 5,077 confirmed cases in Virginia and 130 confirmed deaths as of [[April 11]], [[2020]], up from 41 cases on Sunday, March 15. <ref name="ep1">{{cite web|title=March 15, 2020 - Charlottesville COVID-19 Response Episode 1|url=https://soundcloud.com/sean-tubbs/march-15-2020-charlottesville-covid-19-response-episode-1x|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Podcast|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 15, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=UPDATES: Va. officials confirm 77 cases of coronavirus, Sentara to suspend drive through tests|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/updates-va-officials-confirm-cases-of-coronavirus-sentara-to-suspend/article_508829ca-f831-55dd-9af8-f94dc862ea5b.html|author=Times-Dispatch Staff Reports|pageno=|printdate=March 18, 2020|publishdate=March 18, 2020|accessdate=March 18, 2020}}</ref>


==Local Resources==
*[https://uvahealth.com/services/infectious-disease/coronavirus-faqs FAQ on COVID-19 from UVA Health]  
*[https://uvahealth.com/services/infectious-disease/coronavirus-faqs FAQ on COVID-19 from UVA Health]  
*[https://www.virginia.edu/coronavirus UVA page on COVID-19 response]
*[https://www.virginia.edu/coronavirus UVA page on COVID-19 response]
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*[https://www.facebook.com/Charlottesville-Restaurant-FundResources-103989014568347/ Facebook page for Charlottesville Restaurant Fund]
*[https://www.facebook.com/Charlottesville-Restaurant-FundResources-103989014568347/ Facebook page for Charlottesville Restaurant Fund]
*[http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11699?fbclid=IwAR3vJiB9a9Fs8kF-EszJq9WKiCfL04cd1My2PqWQvBMt3OtY5vyCd1AoR0A Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) information on applying for benefits]
*[http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11699?fbclid=IwAR3vJiB9a9Fs8kF-EszJq9WKiCfL04cd1My2PqWQvBMt3OtY5vyCd1AoR0A Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) information on applying for benefits]
*[https://www.scottsville.org/news/health/ Town of Scottsville page]  
*[https://www.scottsville.org/news/health/ Town of Scottsville page]
*[https://www.cvillechamber.com/covid19/ Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce resources]


==Health resources==
==Health resources==
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Albemarle County and Charlottesville declared local emergencies on [[March 12]], [[2020]] in order to help coordinate public safety efforts to contain the spread of the disease. This gives officials more flexibility to conduct business. It has resulted in the temporary halt of public meetings as well as the delay of the adoption of the FY21 budget in Albemarle County. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle, Charlottesville declare local emergencies; schools cancel class March 16|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-charlottesville-declare-local-emergencies-schools-cancel-class-march/article_e125e810-d5b6-5489-ae28-04c80da96b73.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County, Charlottesville issue Declarations of Local Emergency|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41888713/albemarle-county-issues-declaration-of-local-emergency|author=News staff|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref> On March 19, Charlottesville announced it would suspend collection of taxes for the time being.  
Albemarle County and Charlottesville declared local emergencies on [[March 12]], [[2020]] in order to help coordinate public safety efforts to contain the spread of the disease. This gives officials more flexibility to conduct business. It has resulted in the temporary halt of public meetings as well as the delay of the adoption of the FY21 budget in Albemarle County. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle, Charlottesville declare local emergencies; schools cancel class March 16|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-charlottesville-declare-local-emergencies-schools-cancel-class-march/article_e125e810-d5b6-5489-ae28-04c80da96b73.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County, Charlottesville issue Declarations of Local Emergency|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41888713/albemarle-county-issues-declaration-of-local-emergency|author=News staff|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref> On March 19, Charlottesville announced it would suspend collection of taxes for the time being.  
Albemarle County will keep its office buildings closed to the general public until at least [[July 6]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=How Albemarle has maintained essential services during the pandemic|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/how-albemarle-has-maintained-essential-services-during-the-pandemic/article_c0910fd2-3d63-5303-acbc-ecd459e50521.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=June 8, 2020|publishdate=June 8, 2020|accessdate=June 9, 2020}}</ref>


Albemarle supervisors received a briefing at their meeting on [[March 17]], 2020. <ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 Update|url=https://albemarle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=8202061&GUID=49987D67-DC0C-409D-8642-2EBD9A33296C|author=|work=|publisher=Albemarle County|location=|publishdate=March 17, 2020|accessdate=March 18, 2020}}</ref>   
Albemarle supervisors received a briefing at their meeting on [[March 17]], 2020. <ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 Update|url=https://albemarle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=8202061&GUID=49987D67-DC0C-409D-8642-2EBD9A33296C|author=|work=|publisher=Albemarle County|location=|publishdate=March 17, 2020|accessdate=March 18, 2020}}</ref>   
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* Charlottesville has suspended tax collections for the time being <ref name="dp319" />  
* Charlottesville has suspended tax collections for the time being <ref name="dp319" />  
*Charlottesville Vice Mayor [[Sena Magill]] is in self-quarantine and is awaiting the results of a test <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Charlottesville City Councilor Magill awaiting virus test results|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/charlottesville-city-councilor-magill-awaiting-virus-test-results/article_17957262-26fa-509b-8b5c-78a5a9567867.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=|printdate=March 23, 2020|publishdate=March 23, 2020|accessdate=March 23, 2020}}</ref>  
*Charlottesville Vice Mayor [[Sena Magill]] is in self-quarantine and is awaiting the results of a test <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Charlottesville City Councilor Magill awaiting virus test results|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/charlottesville-city-councilor-magill-awaiting-virus-test-results/article_17957262-26fa-509b-8b5c-78a5a9567867.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=|printdate=March 23, 2020|publishdate=March 23, 2020|accessdate=March 23, 2020}}</ref>  
The [[Emergency Communications Center]] has incurred at least an additional $123,000 in expenses due to the pandemic. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=ECC expecting $123K in unexpected expenses from pandemic|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/ecc-expecting-123k-in-unexpected-expenses-from-pandemic/article_62341188-2908-54ae-ae2f-6b51b572dc93.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=June 3, 2020|publishdate=June 3, 2020|accessdate=June 11, 2020}}</ref>


===Albemarle County===
===Albemarle County===
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The UVA Hospital suspended in-patient visitation  in late March. <ref name="dp323">{{cite-progress|title=With few exceptions, UVa prohibits visitors to inpatient facilities|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/with-few-exceptions-uva-prohibits-visitors-to-inpatient-facilities/article_a90a9556-cbc0-53df-a45f-a889f7f9156c.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=|printdate=March 23, 2020|publishdate=March 23, 2020|accessdate=March 23, 2020}}</ref>
The UVA Hospital suspended in-patient visitation  in late March. <ref name="dp323">{{cite-progress|title=With few exceptions, UVa prohibits visitors to inpatient facilities|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/with-few-exceptions-uva-prohibits-visitors-to-inpatient-facilities/article_a90a9556-cbc0-53df-a45f-a889f7f9156c.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=|printdate=March 23, 2020|publishdate=March 23, 2020|accessdate=March 23, 2020}}</ref>
New space in a new tower at the University of Virginia Medical Center came online earlier than expected to serve as additional space for patients <ref>{{cite-progress|title=UVa to open new hospital tower early to boost capacity|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/uva/uva-to-open-new-hospital-tower-early-to-boost-capacity/article_bc0e76af-29dc-5e7d-b883-570245513e18.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=April 1, 2020|publishdate=April 1, 2020|accessdate=April 1, 2020}}</ref>
===Transportation impacts===
The [[Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport]] reported an 85 percent decrease in passengers due to the pandemic, but the number began to increase as Forward Virginia continued to reopen the economy. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville Albemarle Airport sees a rise in passengers after tough months|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/06/12/charlottesville-albemarle-airport-sees-rise-passengers-after-tough-months/|author=Max Marcilla|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=June 12, 2020|accessdate=June 13, 2020}}</ref>


===Surrounding counties===
===Surrounding counties===
*[https://www.greenecountyva.gov/forms/documents/2203-press-release-adjustments-002/file Greene County March 19 press release on changes to operations]
*[https://www.greenecountyva.gov/forms/documents/2203-press-release-adjustments-002/file Greene County March 19 press release on changes to operations]


===Schools impact===
===Schools impact===


The announcement of the closure of schools on [[March 13]] immediately prompted many to begin to think about what to do for children for whom school lunches may be the only regular mealtimes. That is potentially thousands of young people in Albemarle and Charlottesville. The city school system is planning on a meals program. The [[PB&J Fund]] sought volunteers and donations to distribute food on [[March 16]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Area schools brace for two-week closure|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/area-schools-brace-for-two-week-closure/article_a3ae8f95-2008-5750-b0e4-032a950f76ba.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=A1|printdate=March 14, 2020|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Volunteer Sign-up for Lunch Distribution|url=https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040849a5ab22a6fb6-volunteer|author=|work=Sign up sheet|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
The announcement of the closure of schools on [[March 13]] created a need to provide to children for whom school lunches may be the only regular mealtimes. That is potentially thousands of young people in Albemarle and Charlottesville. The city and county school systems provided food resources throughout the school year and have continued to do so into the summer.  


Charlottesville City Schools are looking for volunteers to sign up to help distribute food beginning [[March 17]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=CCS Food Distribution|url=https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084ba4af2ca4f85-ccsfood|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref> Albemarle will offer the same service at several locations throughout the county beginning on March 17.   
Charlottesville City Schools used volunteers to help distribute food beginning [[March 17]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=CCS Food Distribution|url=https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084ba4af2ca4f85-ccsfood|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref> Albemarle offered the same service at several locations throughout the county beginning on March 17.   


Virginia is seeking a federal waiver to cancel this years Standards of Learning tests. <ref>{{cite web|title=Virginia to seek SOL waiver|url=https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2020/03/20/virginia-to-seek-sol-waiver/|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=Suffolk News-Herald|location=Suffolk, VA|March 20, 2020|accessdate=March 22, 2020}}</ref>   
Virginia sought and received a federal SOL waiver|url=https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2020/03/20/virginia-to-seek-sol-waiver/|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=Suffolk News-Herald|location=Suffolk, VA|March 20, 2020|accessdate=March 22, 2020}}</ref>   


Albemarle expanded its meal distribution program on March 25. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County lunch program during coronavirus shutdown expands|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/25/albemarle-county-lunch-program-during-coronavirus-shutdown-expands/|author=Lottye Lockheart|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=Charlottesville, VA|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>
Albemarle expanded its meal distribution program on March 25. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County lunch program during coronavirus shutdown expands|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/25/albemarle-county-lunch-program-during-coronavirus-shutdown-expands/|author=Lottye Lockheart|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=Charlottesville, VA|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>
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[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-schools.html The federal Centers for Disease Control have a website on recommended school policies]
[https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-schools.html The federal Centers for Disease Control have a website on recommended school policies]


Albemarle and Charlottesville have delivered nearly 8,000 meals between [[March 17]] and [[March 24]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Local schools hand out nearly 8k meals in first week|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/local-schools-hand-out-nearly-k-meals-in-first-week/article_a34e11b7-e607-508b-bd05-56181b1befb8.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=March 24, 2020|publishdate=March 23, 2020|accessdate=March 24, 2020}}</ref>  
Albemarle and Charlottesville delivered nearly 8,000 meals between [[March 17]] and [[March 24]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Local schools hand out nearly 8k meals in first week|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/local-schools-hand-out-nearly-k-meals-in-first-week/article_a34e11b7-e607-508b-bd05-56181b1befb8.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=March 24, 2020|publishdate=March 23, 2020|accessdate=March 24, 2020}}</ref>  
 
Albemarle County Schools will reopen on [[September 8]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=ACPS School Board passes motion for next school year to start Sept. 8|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42296371/acps-school-board-pass-motion-for-next-school-year-to-start-sept-8|author=|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=June 26, 2020|accessdate=June 28, 2020}}</ref>
 


====Resources for parents====
====Resources for parents====
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*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FFxBbWT7ARSOXMGc5ITYt7y3uD_swEGZPNVtJQYSiH4/edit?fbclid=IwAR0TtYYQG0O32yPpzfRK5o3BV3MUiZgIufL25iOy5yqvd1LNHGv4ZaF8Wbs Resources for pre-K and elementary students compiled by a Charlottesville teacher]
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FFxBbWT7ARSOXMGc5ITYt7y3uD_swEGZPNVtJQYSiH4/edit?fbclid=IwAR0TtYYQG0O32yPpzfRK5o3BV3MUiZgIufL25iOy5yqvd1LNHGv4ZaF8Wbs Resources for pre-K and elementary students compiled by a Charlottesville teacher]


Albemarle County is seeking ways to move instruction online for the rest of the academic year. There will be no grades, however. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle school division outlines initial plans for learning during COVID-19 closure|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-school-division-outlines-initial-plans-for-learning-during-covid/article_9eff9dfc-ce5f-5627-93b0-ae7291c51216.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=March 26, 2020|publishdate=March 26, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>
Albemarle County sought ways to move instruction online for the rest of the academic year. A decision was made to not use grades, however. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle school division outlines initial plans for learning during COVID-19 closure|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-school-division-outlines-initial-plans-for-learning-during-covid/article_9eff9dfc-ce5f-5627-93b0-ae7291c51216.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=March 26, 2020|publishdate=March 26, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>


===Effects on local business===
===Effects on local business===
 
====Early pandemic====
Soon after Governor Northam issued Executive Order 55, some businesses began limiting the number of people who could be in the store. One of these was Trader Joe's. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Trader Joe’s limits number of shoppers allowed in stores at one time|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/04/03/albemarle-county-trader-joes-limits-number-shoppers-allowed-stores-one-time/|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=April 2, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref> As the pandemic continued into April, other stores such as Lowe's did not restrict the number of guests, but did install protective windows at sales counters. <ref>{{cite web|title=|url=https://twitter.com/seantubbs/status/1249061540579459074|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Tweet|publisher=|location=|publishdate=April 11, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref>
Soon after Governor Northam issued Executive Order 55, some businesses began limiting the number of people who could be in the store. One of these was Trader Joe's. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Trader Joe’s limits number of shoppers allowed in stores at one time|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/04/03/albemarle-county-trader-joes-limits-number-shoppers-allowed-stores-one-time/|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=April 2, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref> As the pandemic continued into April, other stores such as Lowe's did not restrict the number of guests, but did install protective windows at sales counters. <ref>{{cite web|title=|url=https://twitter.com/seantubbs/status/1249061540579459074|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Tweet|publisher=|location=|publishdate=April 11, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref>


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* The [[Jefferson Madison Regional Library]] closed at 6 p.m. on Monday, [[March 16]], [[2020]] for further notice and operated on a limited schedule on Sunday, March 15, 2020. <ref>{{cite web|title=JMRL's COVID-19 RESPONSE|url=https://jmrl.org/covid19.html|author=|work=|publisher=Jefferson Madison Regional Library|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref> University of Virginia libraries were open until [[March 18]] <ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19: Library Resources|url=https://www.library.virginia.edu/news/covid-19|author=|work=|publisher=University of Virginia Law Library|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 22, 2020}}</ref>
* The [[Jefferson Madison Regional Library]] closed at 6 p.m. on Monday, [[March 16]], [[2020]] for further notice and operated on a limited schedule on Sunday, March 15, 2020. <ref>{{cite web|title=JMRL's COVID-19 RESPONSE|url=https://jmrl.org/covid19.html|author=|work=|publisher=Jefferson Madison Regional Library|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref> University of Virginia libraries were open until [[March 18]] <ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19: Library Resources|url=https://www.library.virginia.edu/news/covid-19|author=|work=|publisher=University of Virginia Law Library|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 22, 2020}}</ref>
*Eltzroth and Thompson Greenhouses moved much of its operations to telephone and pick-up. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County greenhouse staying busy with curbside pickup or delivery|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/31/eltzroth-thompson-greenhouses-staying-busy-with-curbside-pickup-or-delivery/|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref>
*Eltzroth and Thompson Greenhouses moved much of its operations to telephone and pick-up. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County greenhouse staying busy with curbside pickup or delivery|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/31/eltzroth-thompson-greenhouses-staying-busy-with-curbside-pickup-or-delivery/|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref>
*Some businesses that had planned to open before the pandemic was declared experienced difficulties in getting support from the federal and state government, such as one shop owner who wanted to open at [[Stonefield]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Pandemic delays, complicates Stonefield clothing business' opening|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/business/pandemic-delays-complicates-stonefield-clothing-business-opening/article_23322fd6-9446-5455-b0aa-0caeed7accb4.html|author=Tyler Hammel|pageno=|printdate=April 26, 2020|publishdate=April 24, 2020|accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref>


====Restaurants====
*[[Monticello]] closed on [[March 16]] and opened on [[June 13]] under new health protocols. <ref>{{cite web|title=Monticello to reopen Saturday with new health protocols, guest experience|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/06/11/monticello-reopen-saturday-with-new-health-protocols-guest-experience/|author=CJ Paschall|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=June 11, 2020|accessdate=June 13, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Monticello to Temporarily Close, March 16-30 |url=https://www.monticello.org/visitor-update/|author=|work=|publisher=Monticello|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
 
=====Restaurants=====


By early April, all restaurants are required to be take-out and delivery only. <ref>{{cite web|title=Restaurants offering takeout and delivery during the coronavirus pandemic|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/04/04/restaurants-offering-takeout-delivery-during-coronavirus-pandemic/|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref> Some such as [[Petis Pois]] are putting an emphasis on serving as a showcase for local food, even selling products from some of them out of the restaurant. <ref>{{cite web|title=Land in Hand: How One Charlottesville Chef is Keeping His Promise Not to Abandon Farmers During the COVID-19 Crisis|url=https://charlottesville29.com/2020/04/12/land-in-hand-how-one-charlottesville-chef-is-keeping-his-promise-not-to-abandon-farmers-during-the-covid-19-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR2r1-JWr9nr66KQ6_4gq00I3mdQuwHefuBWvlJkjF958TPlLYZF54b6RFw|author=Charlottesville29|work=Blog Post|publisher=The Charlottesville 29|location=|publishdate=April 12, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref>
By early April, all restaurants are required to be take-out and delivery only. <ref>{{cite web|title=Restaurants offering takeout and delivery during the coronavirus pandemic|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/04/04/restaurants-offering-takeout-delivery-during-coronavirus-pandemic/|author=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref> Some such as [[Petis Pois]] are putting an emphasis on serving as a showcase for local food, even selling products from some of them out of the restaurant. <ref>{{cite web|title=Land in Hand: How One Charlottesville Chef is Keeping His Promise Not to Abandon Farmers During the COVID-19 Crisis|url=https://charlottesville29.com/2020/04/12/land-in-hand-how-one-charlottesville-chef-is-keeping-his-promise-not-to-abandon-farmers-during-the-covid-19-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR2r1-JWr9nr66KQ6_4gq00I3mdQuwHefuBWvlJkjF958TPlLYZF54b6RFw|author=Charlottesville29|work=Blog Post|publisher=The Charlottesville 29|location=|publishdate=April 12, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref>
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*Brazo's Tacos had gone to curbside service but made the decision on [[March 20]] to close indefinitely <ref name="brazo">{{cite web|title=|url=https://twitter.com/BrazosTacos/status/1241007492592816129|author=Brazo's Tacos|work=Tweet|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 20, 2020|accessdate=March 20, 2020}}</ref> Blue Moon would open to curbside pick-up later in the month.
*Brazo's Tacos had gone to curbside service but made the decision on [[March 20]] to close indefinitely <ref name="brazo">{{cite web|title=|url=https://twitter.com/BrazosTacos/status/1241007492592816129|author=Brazo's Tacos|work=Tweet|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 20, 2020|accessdate=March 20, 2020}}</ref> Blue Moon would open to curbside pick-up later in the month.


====Churches====
=====Churches=====
Many places of worship did not hold services on [[March 15]] to help prevent the spread of the norel coronavirus. Those that meet in public schools already knew they could not hold services because of rules that prohibited meetings of up to 100 people. That included the [[Charlottesville Community Church]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Coronavirus page|url=https://www.cvillechurch.org/ccc-update-regarding-coronavirus/|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Community Church|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref> Others such as [[First Presbyterian Church]] have suspended all activities through [[March 27]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=ACTIVITIES AT FIRST PRES SUSPENDED THROUGH MARCH 27 DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS|url=https://www.firstprescharlottesville.org/announcements|author=|work=|publisher=First Presbyterian Church|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref> Other institutions such as the Church of the Incarnation held services but with precautions.
Many places of worship did not hold services on [[March 15]] to help prevent the spread of the norel coronavirus. Those that meet in public schools already knew they could not hold services because of rules that prohibited meetings of up to 100 people. That included the [[Charlottesville Community Church]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Coronavirus page|url=https://www.cvillechurch.org/ccc-update-regarding-coronavirus/|author=|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Community Church|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref> Others such as [[First Presbyterian Church]] have suspended all activities through [[March 27]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=ACTIVITIES AT FIRST PRES SUSPENDED THROUGH MARCH 27 DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS|url=https://www.firstprescharlottesville.org/announcements|author=|work=|publisher=First Presbyterian Church|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref> Other institutions such as the Church of the Incarnation held services but with precautions.
====First Phase of Forward Virginia====
On [[May 15]], several restaurants were prepared to move forward with outdoor dining, including [[Three Notch'd Brewing Company]], [[Ace Biscuit & Barbecue]], [[The Lazy Parrot]], and [[Martin’s Grill]]. Most businesses on the Downtown Mall initially held off. <ref>{{cite web|title=Tough call: Some local businesses reopen, while others hold off|url=https://www.c-ville.com/tough-call-some-local-businesses-reopen-while-others-hold-off/|author=Brielle Entzminger|work=News Article|publisher=C-Ville Weekly|location=|publishdate=May 19, 2020|accessdate=May 24, 2020}}</ref> In an Instagram post, [[Citizen Burger Bar]] cited the limited patio space and the close exposure to public travelways. <ref>{{cite web|title=|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CAMWSdElqx_/|author=|work=Instagram post|publisher=|location=|publishdate=May 14, 2020|accessdate=May 24, 2020}}</ref>


==State response==
==State response==
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The Virginia Employment Commission has prepared information for people who have been laid off or will be laid off in the coming weeks. A person has to actually be laid off or had hours reduced before they are eligible to apply for benefits. The maximum weekly benefit amount in Virginia is $378. <ref>{{cite web|title=Attention Workers Whose Job Has Been Affected by the Coronavirus|url=http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11699?fbclid=IwAR3vJiB9a9Fs8kF-EszJq9WKiCfL04cd1My2PqWQvBMt3OtY5vyCd1AoR0A|author=|work=|publisher=Virginia Employment Commission|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>
The Virginia Employment Commission has prepared information for people who have been laid off or will be laid off in the coming weeks. A person has to actually be laid off or had hours reduced before they are eligible to apply for benefits. The maximum weekly benefit amount in Virginia is $378. <ref>{{cite web|title=Attention Workers Whose Job Has Been Affected by the Coronavirus|url=http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11699?fbclid=IwAR3vJiB9a9Fs8kF-EszJq9WKiCfL04cd1My2PqWQvBMt3OtY5vyCd1AoR0A|author=|work=|publisher=Virginia Employment Commission|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>
*The State Corporation Commission has "directed regulated electric, natural gas and water companies in Virginia to suspend service disconnections until the coronavirus outbreak subsides." <ref name="scc">{{cite web|title=SCC DIRECTS ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS AND WATER COMPANIES TO SUSPEND SERVICE DISCONNECTIONS DURING COVID-19 STATE EMERGENCY|url=https://www.scc.virginia.gov/newsrel/r_noshutoff_20.aspx|author=|work=|publisher=State Corporation Commission|location=|publishdate=March 16|accessdate=March 17, 2020}}</ref>
*The State Corporation Commission has "directed regulated electric, natural gas and water companies in Virginia to suspend service disconnections until the coronavirus outbreak subsides." <ref name="scc">{{cite web|title=SCC DIRECTS ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS AND WATER COMPANIES TO SUSPEND SERVICE DISCONNECTIONS DURING COVID-19 STATE EMERGENCY|url=https://www.scc.virginia.gov/newsrel/r_noshutoff_20.aspx|author=|work=|publisher=State Corporation Commission|location=|publishdate=March 16|accessdate=March 17, 2020}}</ref>
*Virginia's public safety agencies announce a suspension of all visitation in state jails, cessation of prisoner transfers <ref>{{cite web|title=Joint Statement from Public Safety Agencies in
*Virginia's public safety agencies announce a suspension of all visitation in state jails, cessation of prisoner transfers <ref>{{cite web|title=Joint Statement from Public Safety Agencies in
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*[[March 15]] &ndash; Delegate [[Sally Hudson]] holds Facebook Live town hall at 7 pm <ref>{{cite web|title=Digital Town Hall|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/s/digital-town-hall/649839462468296/|author=|work=Facebook Event|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 15]] &ndash; Delegate [[Sally Hudson]] holds Facebook Live town hall at 7 pm <ref>{{cite web|title=Digital Town Hall|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/s/digital-town-hall/649839462468296/|author=|work=Facebook Event|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 15]] &ndash; In additional to state directives, the Centers for Disease are calling for a nationwide prohibition of gatherings of more than 50 people. <ref>{{cite web|title=Resources for Large Community Events & Mass Gatherings|url=https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/index.html|author=|work=|publisher=Centers for Disease Control|location=|publishdate=March 15, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 15]] &ndash; In additional to state directives, the Centers for Disease are calling for a nationwide prohibition of gatherings of more than 50 people. <ref>{{cite web|title=Resources for Large Community Events & Mass Gatherings|url=https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/index.html|author=|work=|publisher=Centers for Disease Control|location=|publishdate=March 15, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 16]] &ndash; The [[PB&J Fund]] sought volunteers and donations to distribute food on [[March 16]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Area schools brace for two-week closure|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/area-schools-brace-for-two-week-closure/article_a3ae8f95-2008-5750-b0e4-032a950f76ba.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=A1|printdate=March 14, 2020|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Volunteer Sign-up for Lunch Distribution|url=https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040849a5ab22a6fb6-volunteer|author=|work=Sign up sheet|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 16]] &ndash; Virginia Supreme Court declares a judicial emergency [http://www.courts.state.va.us/2020_0316_scv_order_declaration_of_judicial_emergency.pdf Order]
*[[March 16]] &ndash; Virginia Supreme Court declares a judicial emergency [http://www.courts.state.va.us/2020_0316_scv_order_declaration_of_judicial_emergency.pdf Order]
*[[March 16]] &ndash Thomas Jefferson Health District confirms first COVID-19 case in Charlottesville  
*[[March 16]] &ndash; Charlottesville City Council meets and voted to amend a special use permit for the [[Haven]] that allows it to be an overnight shelter for the course of the emergency. <ref>{{cite web|title=Agenda for April 20, 2020 Charlottesville City Council meeting|url=https://www.charlottesville.org/home/showdocument?id=69244|author=|work=|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=April 19, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 16]] &ndash; Thomas Jefferson Health District confirms first COVID-19 case in Charlottesville  
*[[March 17]] &ndash; Charlottesville City Schools will begin distributing meals to children in bag lunches <ref name="food" />
*[[March 17]] &ndash; Charlottesville City Schools will begin distributing meals to children in bag lunches <ref name="food" />
*[[March 18]] &ndash; University of Virginia students must be moved out of residence halls <ref>{{cite web|title=STUDENTS EXPERIENCE MELANCHOLY MOMENTS AS THEY LEAVE ‘EERIE’ GROUNDS|url=https://news.virginia.edu/content/students-experience-melancholy-moments-they-leave-eerie-grounds|author=Jane Kelly|work=News Article|publisher=UVA Today|location=|publishdate=March 16|accessdate=March 17, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 18]] &ndash; University of Virginia students must be moved out of residence halls <ref>{{cite web|title=STUDENTS EXPERIENCE MELANCHOLY MOMENTS AS THEY LEAVE ‘EERIE’ GROUNDS|url=https://news.virginia.edu/content/students-experience-melancholy-moments-they-leave-eerie-grounds|author=Jane Kelly|work=News Article|publisher=UVA Today|location=|publishdate=March 16|accessdate=March 17, 2020}}</ref>
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*[[April 2]] &ndash; Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge announces a resident has tested positive for COVID-19 <ref>{{cite web|title=Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge confirms resident diagnosed with COVID-19|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/04/02/westminster-canterbury-blue-ridge-confirms-resident-diagnosed-with-covid-/|author=News Staff|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=April 2, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref>
*[[April 2]] &ndash; Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge announces a resident has tested positive for COVID-19 <ref>{{cite web|title=Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge confirms resident diagnosed with COVID-19|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/04/02/westminster-canterbury-blue-ridge-confirms-resident-diagnosed-with-covid-/|author=News Staff|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=April 2, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref>
*[[April 3]] &ndash; UVA President holds town hall meeting with other top officials <ref name="town-hall" />
*[[April 3]] &ndash; UVA President holds town hall meeting with other top officials <ref name="town-hall" />
*[[April 26]] &ndash; General Assembly is expected to return
*[[April 14]] &ndash; University Provost Liz Magill announces spending cuts, including salary decreases for top officials <ref>{{cite web|title=April 14: Financial Impact Memo to Deans, Vice Presidents, Vice Provosts and Other Leaders|url=https://news.virginia.edu/content/latest-updates-uvas-response-coronavirus#april-14-1|author=Liz Magill|work=Letter|publisher=University of Virginia Provost|location=|publishdate=April 14, 2020|accessdate=April 20, 2020}}</ref>
*[[April 16]] &ndash; Outbreak reported at the Envoy at the Village assisted living facility in Fluvanna County <ref name="envoy" />
*[[April 21]] &ndash; [[Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce]] launches [[Project Rebound]] to focus on economic development efforts after pandemic is over <ref>{{cite web|title=UVA JOINS EFFORT TO REVIVE LOCAL ECONOMY|url=https://news.virginia.edu/content/uva-joins-effort-revive-local-economy|author=Matt Kelly|work=Press Release|publisher=UVA Today|location=|publishdate=April 24, 2020|accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Project Rebound launched to help businesses work together to restore operations|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/04/21/project-rebound-launched-help-businesses-work-together-restore-operations/|author=Kasey Hott|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=April 21, 2020|accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Project Rebound aims to aid local business and find solutions to pandemic's impact|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/project-rebound-aims-to-aid-local-business-and-find-solutions-to-pandemics-impact/article_c514ff6b-88bc-5a5e-a89d-a54cd1953ee2.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=April 21, 2020|publishdate=April 28, 2020|accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref>
*[[April 22]] &ndash; General Assembly to meet for reconvened session
*[[May 7]] &ndash; National Guard begins first of two days of mask-fitting exercises for health care workers <ref>{{cite web|title=MASK FITTING EVENT IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/clip/15060260/mask-fitting-event-in-albemarle-county|author=|work=Television news story|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=May 7, 2020|accessdate=May 17, 2020}}</ref>
*[[May 8]] &ndash; Executive Order 53 is set to expire, but could be extended again
*[[May 18]] &ndash; [[University of Virginia]] Board of Visitors meet virtually in open and closed session <ref>{{cite-progress|title=UVa board discusses ways of mitigating costs incurred by pandemic|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/uva/uva-board-discusses-ways-of-mitigating-costs-incurred-by-pandemic/article_a9291cbb-73ef-586f-891b-f207319293ab.html|author=Tyler Hammel|pageno=|printdate=May 19, 2020|publishdate=May 18, 2020|accessdate=May 24, 2020}}</ref>
*[[May 19]] &ndash; Elections will be held in [[Scottsville]] <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Scottsville prepares for major election during coronavirus pandemic|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/04/26/scottsville-prepares-major-election-during-coronavirus-pandemic/|author=C.J. Paschall|pageno=|printdate=April 26, 2020|publishdate=April 24, 2020|accessdate=April 28, 2020}}</ref>
*[[May 20]] &ndash; WillowTree CEO [[Tobias Dengell]] told the [[Albemarle Board of Supervisors]] that the company had lost a quarter of its clients due to economic impacts. The project did not qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program. WillowTree will ask for extensions of deadlines they need to meet to obtain local and state payments for new employees. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Woolen Mills project nears completion; Albemarle board agrees to another extension of agreement|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/woolen-mills-project-nears-completion-albemarle-board-agrees-to-another-extension-of-agreement/article_ca58f025-ff78-5506-8280-fe9d8d779d75.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=May 21, 2020|publishdate=May 21, 2020|accessdate=May 24, 2020}}</ref>
*[[June 13]]  &ndash; '''Bob Good''' becomes Republican nominee for the [[5th Congressional District of Virginia]] after defeating incumbent [[Denver Riggleman]] in a drive-thru convention held at the Tree of Life Ministries in Campbell County on [[June 13]], [[2020]]. The convention format is unusual because of the pandemic. There were 2,437 delegates and Good won 58 percent of the vote. <ref>{{cite web|title=Bob Good defeats Rep. Denver Riggleman in Republican convention for 5th District|url=https://www.roanoke.com/news/local/bob-good-defeats-rep-denver-riggleman-in-republican-convention-for-5th-district/article_d72e9ce4-7f60-5d65-9fc8-0282515f3706.html|author=Amy Friedenburger|work=News Article|publisher=Roanoke Times|location=|publishdate=June 14, 2020|accessdate=June 15, 2020}}</ref>
*[[June 15]] &ndash; Charlottesville City Council votes to use balance of [[Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund]] for mortgage and rent relief <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Charlottesville allocates housing fund monies to assist in pandemic relief|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/charlottesville-allocates-housing-fund-monies-to-assist-in-pandemic-relief/article_6eb6696c-ab5f-532c-91c0-39c93092a72e.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=|printdate=June 16, 2020|publishdate=June 16, 2020|accessdate=June 28, 2020}}</ref>
*[[July 1]] &ndash; Albemarle County Board of Supervisors agrees to plan on how to use $9.5 million in funding <ref>{{cite web|title=Staff Requests the Board of Supervisors
approve the Implementation Plan for
$9.5M in Federal CARES CRF Funding|url=https://cvillepedia.org/images/20200701-Albemarle-CARES.pdf|author=Albemarle County|work=Presentation|publisher=Albemarle County|location=|publishdate=July 1, 2020|accessdate=July 1, 2020}}</ref>


==Cancellations==
==Cancellations==


* Albemarle and Charlottesville schools are closed through [[March 27]]
* The Charlottesville Ten-Miler was canceled <ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 situation cancels 2020 Charlottesville 10-Miler|url=https://wina.com/news/064460-covid-19-situation-cancels-2020-charlottesville-10-miler/|author=|work=|publisher=WINA Newsradio 1070|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>   
* Charlottesville has canceled all public meetings until further notice
* Charlottesville Ten-Miler is canceled <ref>{{cite web|title=COVID-19 situation cancels 2020 Charlottesville 10-Miler|url=https://wina.com/news/064460-covid-19-situation-cancels-2020-charlottesville-10-miler/|author=|work=|publisher=WINA Newsradio 1070|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>   
* [[Piedmont Virginia Community College]] has cancelled classes for March 16 and 17 and will transition to online classes <ref name="ctom-ongoing" /> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=PVCC to move online March 18 as coronavirus precaution|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/pvcc-to-move-online-march-as-coronavirus-precaution/article_4a427a09-c035-56cc-aca0-75c6c9dedaa1.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Piedmont Virginia Community College]] has cancelled classes for March 16 and 17 and will transition to online classes <ref name="ctom-ongoing" /> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=PVCC to move online March 18 as coronavirus precaution|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/pvcc-to-move-online-march-as-coronavirus-precaution/article_4a427a09-c035-56cc-aca0-75c6c9dedaa1.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>
* [[University of Virginia]] has moved all classes to online <ref name="ctom-ongoing" />
* [[University of Virginia]] has moved all classes to online <ref name="ctom-ongoing" />
* [[Virginia Festival of the Book]] has been cancelled <ref name="ctom-ongoing" />
* [[Virginia Festival of the Book]] was cancelled <ref name="ctom-ongoing" />
* [[Quadruplicity]] conference cancelled <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Quadruplicity conference postponed amid virus concerns|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/business/quadruplicity-conference-postponed-amid-virus-concerns/article_a1edf593-ff17-5db6-bf8f-0b87faf95c4c.html|author=Staff Reports|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Quadruplicity]] conference was cancelled <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Quadruplicity conference postponed amid virus concerns|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/business/quadruplicity-conference-postponed-amid-virus-concerns/article_a1edf593-ff17-5db6-bf8f-0b87faf95c4c.html|author=Staff Reports|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>
* Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Departments suspends several activities including rental of picnic shelters, senior trips and birthday rentals <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Cancellations and Suspensions due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)|url=https://www.charlottesville.org/Home/Components/News/News/10182/635|author=|work=News Release|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>
* Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Departments suspended several activities including rental of picnic shelters, senior trips and birthday rentals <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Cancellations and Suspensions due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)|url=https://www.charlottesville.org/Home/Components/News/News/10182/635|author=|work=News Release|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Monticello]] will be closed through [[March 30]] <ref>{{cite web|title=Monticello to Temporarily Close, March 16-30 |url=https://www.monticello.org/visitor-update/|author=|work=|publisher=Monticello|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>  
*[[Tom Tom Festival]] postponed until September <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Monticello, Montpelier to close; Tom Tom postponed|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/monticello-montpelier-to-close-tom-tom-postponed/article_df8da3b6-5516-5b6e-97bf-70bb27358336.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Tom Tom Festival]] postponed until September <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Monticello, Montpelier to close; Tom Tom postponed|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/monticello-montpelier-to-close-tom-tom-postponed/article_df8da3b6-5516-5b6e-97bf-70bb27358336.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Rivanna Conservation Alliance]] suspends office operations and water quality monitoring until safety protocols are worked out  
*[[Rivanna Conservation Alliance]] suspends office operations and water quality monitoring until safety protocols are worked out  
*[[WorldStrides]] has postponed all student trips through [[April 12]] <ref>{{cite web|title=Frequently Asked Questions on Coronavirus|url=https://worldstrides.com/frequently-asked-questions/|author=|work=FAQ|publisher=WorldStrides|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>   
*[[WorldStrides]] has postponed all student trips until further notice <ref>{{cite web|title=Frequently Asked Questions on Coronavirus|url=https://worldstrides.com/frequently-asked-questions/|author=|work=FAQ|publisher=WorldStrides|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>   
*[https://www.c-ville.com/event-updates/ C-Ville Weekly list of canceled events]


==Media Resources==
==Media Resources==
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[[Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital]] has 176 beds. <ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=https://www.sentara.com/charlottesville-virginia/hospitalslocations/locations/martha-jefferson-hospital/about-us.aspx|author=|work=|publisher=Sentara|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>
[[Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital]] has 176 beds. <ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=https://www.sentara.com/charlottesville-virginia/hospitalslocations/locations/martha-jefferson-hospital/about-us.aspx|author=|work=|publisher=Sentara|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>


One local ER nurse questioned in whether the hospital network is ready. <ref>{{cite web|title=The fatalistic view from an ER Nurse on what's ahead|url=https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/19/1928803/-The-fatalistic-view-from-an-ER-Nurse-on-what-s-ahead|author=Kellen Squire|work=Blog post|publisher=DailyKoS|location=|publishdate=March 19, 2020|accessdate=March 19, 2020}}</ref>
In the early days of quarantine, one local ER nurse questioned in whether the hospital network is ready. <ref>{{cite web|title=The fatalistic view from an ER Nurse on what's ahead|url=https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/3/19/1928803/-The-fatalistic-view-from-an-ER-Nurse-on-what-s-ahead|author=Kellen Squire|work=Blog post|publisher=DailyKoS|location=|publishdate=March 19, 2020|accessdate=March 19, 2020}}</ref>


==Global resources==
==Global resources==
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus_disease_2019 WIkipedi link]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus_disease_2019 WIkipedi link]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/500721927287565/ Mutual Aid Infrastructure Facebook page]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/500721927287565/ Mutual Aid Infrastructure Facebook page]
*[https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-interview-larry-brilliant-smallpox-epidemiologist/ Interview with Larry Brilliant, renowned epidemiologist]
*[https://www.vpap.org/covid-19/ Virginia Public Access Project page on COVID-19 cases in Virginia]
*[https://www.vpap.org/covid-19/ Virginia Public Access Project page on COVID-19 cases in Virginia]

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The COVID-19 Emergency is an ongoing crisis to contain the coronavirus that has impacted all aspects of life in the greater Charlottesville region and the world.


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Starting on March 12, people have been recommended to limit contacts with others to stop the infection from expanding to the point where hospitals are overwhelmed. That was the day Virginia Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency. A stay at home order was declared on March 30, 2020 but Virginia is now in phase two of a gradual reopening plan called Forward Virginia. [1] [2]

On May 15, 2020, the city of Charlottesville entered phase one of Governor Ralph Northam's plan to gradually lift health restrictions placed on the Commonwealth. Local establishments such as retail, restaurants and dining services and places of worship are now allowed to operate at 50 percent occupancy. The city will continue to follow the governor's Safer-At-Home strategy which includes maintaining the ban on social gatherings of more than 10 people, teleworking and wearing face coverings. [3] This was followed by Phase 2 on May 29.

As of June 13, 2020, there have been 685 total cases in the Thomas Jefferson Health District with 78 hospitalized cases and 19 deaths. [4] One major source of those cases early in the pandemic was reported as an outbreak at a long term care facility in Fluvanna County on April 13. [5]

The first fatality in the Thomas Jefferson Health District was reported on March 31, 2020. [6] [7] [8] [9]

Local schools closed for the rest of the school year. [10]

Many businesses have closed and people are required to limit contact with other people through a phenomenon called "social-distancing." Charlottesville has suspended tax collections for the time being. [11]

Support

Several groups have formed to help coordinate assistance for people in need. These are direct links:

The Virginia Department of Health has set up a hotline for the Thomas Jefferson Health District at 434-972-6261. Charlottesville has a community resource line at 434-234-4490.

Local Resources

Health resources

(CDC Video on Coronavirus

Local cases

The first case is a woman in her late 50's who is believed to have contracted the virus locally,[12] contrary to initial reports of the case being travel-related. [13] [14]

Cases in the Thomas Jefferson Health District increased slowly. The state health numbers lag behind reports from local districts [15] [16] Two are from Charlottesville and one is from Albemarle County [17]

The first fatality was reported on March 31, 2020. [6]

Local PPE

SupportCville has a held campaign to locate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) for area doctor's offices and longterm care facilities.

The Hospice of the Piedmont issued a call for donations on March 25. [18]

Local government responses

Albemarle County and Charlottesville declared local emergencies on March 12, 2020 in order to help coordinate public safety efforts to contain the spread of the disease. This gives officials more flexibility to conduct business. It has resulted in the temporary halt of public meetings as well as the delay of the adoption of the FY21 budget in Albemarle County. [19] [20] On March 19, Charlottesville announced it would suspend collection of taxes for the time being.

Albemarle County will keep its office buildings closed to the general public until at least July 6. [21]

Albemarle supervisors received a briefing at their meeting on March 17, 2020. [22]

The University of Virginia will remain closed all spring and will not hold Final Exercises (graduation) this year [23] [24]

  • Governor Ralph Northam urged Virginians on March 17 to restrict gatherings to ten people or less in order to halt community spread. Virginians over the age of 65 are urged to self-quarantine.
  • Virginia DMV offices were ordered closed by Governor Ralph Northam on March 17
  • the first is one known case of COVID-19 in Charlottesville as of March 16, 2020. The patient is a woman in her late 50's who is believed to have contracted the virus while traveling. Her test was processed by a commercial lab. She is an employee of the Women's Center at the University of Virginia and the facility is being sterilized.
  • Charlottesville has suspended tax collections for the time being [11]
  • Charlottesville Vice Mayor Sena Magill is in self-quarantine and is awaiting the results of a test [25]

The Emergency Communications Center has incurred at least an additional $123,000 in expenses due to the pandemic. [26]

Albemarle County

Albemarle County declared an emergency on March 12 and implemented a multi-phased plan to respond to the crisis. The Incident Management team is coordinating a response. [27]

The Board of Superiors delayed adoption of the FY2021 budget [28] Buildings are closed to the public for the foreseeable future. [29] At a briefing on March 18, Supervisors extended the date to adopt a final budget to May 14. [30] The Albemarle Board of Supervisors held a work session on March 17 and a regular meeting on March 18 but public attendance was restricted to watch from home [28]

On April 1, Supervisors were told there would need to be at least $6.24 million in cuts to general government and school budgets in FY2020 to make up for lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [31]

Supervisors adopted a draft continuity of governance ordinance on March 27. [32] [33] Supervisors pioneered taking comment from the public remotely at their April 1, 2020 meeting. However, no one spoke at the only public hearing scheduled. [34] Albemarle will spend the month of April testing new public engagement techniques before resuming sometime in May. [35]

Public safety crews have altered operations on rescue missions, with additional call screening in place to ensure fire and rescue personnel are protected. [36]

The Town of Scottsville is following Albemarle's plan. [37] They have declared their own local emergency. [28]

Albemarle County is opening up parking lots for public wi-fi.

Charlottesville

Charlottesville declared a state of emergency on March 12. (Charlottesville's declaration of local emergency from March 12, 2020)

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority has announced a moratorium on all evictions effective in [38]

Charlottesville has closed all indoor recreation facilities and park rentals, and has also canceled all public meetings until further notice except the March 16 City Council. The City Council meeting scheduled for March 16 will continue and the city will pilot a new way of allowing public input. [39] The city added further restrictions on March 16 and will only be open for essential personnel beginning on March 17. The closure has been extended to at least April 26. [40]

The customer service window for the Charlottesville Police Department is closed until further notice. [41] The Police Department has also modified its responses to non-emergency calls. [42]

Charlottesville City Schools began distributing food to low-income students on March 17. [43] Weekday distribution of meals will take place between 10 am and noon at ten locations throughout the city. [44]

The Charlottesville Economic Development Authority held a telephone meeting on March 31, 2020 and passed a resolution to retool several grant programs for resiliency efforts. [45]

University of Virginia

UVA President Jim Ryan held a town hall on April 2 to update the University community. [46]

The University of Virginia has converted Bond, Bice and Language Houses into temporary housing for healthcare workers. [47]

The UVA Hospital suspended in-patient visitation in late March. [15]

New space in a new tower at the University of Virginia Medical Center came online earlier than expected to serve as additional space for patients [48]

Transportation impacts

The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport reported an 85 percent decrease in passengers due to the pandemic, but the number began to increase as Forward Virginia continued to reopen the economy. [49]

Surrounding counties

Schools impact

The announcement of the closure of schools on March 13 created a need to provide to children for whom school lunches may be the only regular mealtimes. That is potentially thousands of young people in Albemarle and Charlottesville. The city and county school systems provided food resources throughout the school year and have continued to do so into the summer.

Charlottesville City Schools used volunteers to help distribute food beginning March 17. [50] Albemarle offered the same service at several locations throughout the county beginning on March 17.

Virginia sought and received a federal SOL waiver|url=https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2020/03/20/virginia-to-seek-sol-waiver/%7Cauthor=Staff Reports|work=News Article|publisher=Suffolk News-Herald|location=Suffolk, VA|March 20, 2020|accessdate=March 22, 2020}}</ref>

Albemarle expanded its meal distribution program on March 25. [51]

The federal Centers for Disease Control have a website on recommended school policies

Albemarle and Charlottesville delivered nearly 8,000 meals between March 17 and March 24. [52]

Albemarle County Schools will reopen on September 8. [53]


Resources for parents

Albemarle County sought ways to move instruction online for the rest of the academic year. A decision was made to not use grades, however. [54]

Effects on local business

Early pandemic

Soon after Governor Northam issued Executive Order 55, some businesses began limiting the number of people who could be in the store. One of these was Trader Joe's. [55] As the pandemic continued into April, other stores such as Lowe's did not restrict the number of guests, but did install protective windows at sales counters. [56]

The City of Charlottesville's Economic Development Department have set up a resource page for affected businesses. They have also retooled their grant programs to pivot towards resiliency efforts. [57]

The Charlottesville Business Innovation Council published a list of financial resources on March 29, 2020.

Authorities called early for social distancing which immediately began to have an effect on people moving around the community but also prompted a debate over whether enough people are heeding the call. That began to change on Sunday, March 15 as restaurants such as Rapture and Zocalo closed in advance of potential government-mandated shutdowns. [28] Others remain open for delivery. Governor Northam's Executive Order 55 provided clarity and allows for only essential businesses.

  • Many businesses remained open on March 13 and March 14. While many office workers were told early to work from home, retail employees did not have that luxury. [59]
  • The cancellation of the Virginia Festival of the Book had a ripple effect on businesses such as New Dominion Bookshop, which purchased additional stock for customers who will not be visiting Charlottesville this spring. [59]
  • State Farm early evaluated the possibility of its staffers working from home as did CFA Institute. WillowTree is among the companies that have told their employees to work from home.
  • Ragged Mountain Running Shop decided to close effective on March 13 but the owners said they would continue online sales and delivery [60]
  • Many retail stores on the Downtown Mall began posting signs on March 15 saying they would close until further notice. [61] These include Blue Whale Books, O'Suzannah, Rock Paper Scissors and J. Fenton TOO.
  • The Jefferson Madison Regional Library closed at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 for further notice and operated on a limited schedule on Sunday, March 15, 2020. [62] University of Virginia libraries were open until March 18 [63]
  • Eltzroth and Thompson Greenhouses moved much of its operations to telephone and pick-up. [64]
  • Some businesses that had planned to open before the pandemic was declared experienced difficulties in getting support from the federal and state government, such as one shop owner who wanted to open at Stonefield. [65]
Restaurants

By early April, all restaurants are required to be take-out and delivery only. [68] Some such as Petis Pois are putting an emphasis on serving as a showcase for local food, even selling products from some of them out of the restaurant. [69]

Sysco and The Catering Outfit teamed up to provide groceries and food for laid-off restaurant employees in a project called the Catering Outfit Helps Food Pantry. [70]

  • Charlottesville 29 urges people to order gift cards from restaurants to support them in the short-term [71]
  • A Go Fund Me account was launched to help local restaurant workers who will be affected by the shutdown of regular business [https://www.gofundme.com/f/charlottesville-restaurant-community/donate (Link to Go Fund Me Page) [72] This effort has also launched a Facebook page.
  • The owner of Rapture wrote in a Facebook post on the afternoon of March 15 that the restaurant would close indefinitely. "I am doing this because it is irresponsible to continue to offer a venue for people to interact socially and to therefore provide an environment for COVID-19 to spread. Its spread, the consequence for human life, and the economy, is inevitable. But each person needs to step up now, and begin to engage in the only behavior that will turn the tide on this: self-isolating."
  • Some restaurants remained open on March 16, but some began to close throughout the day. Blue Moon Diner opted to close that afternoon. [73]
  • Brazo's Tacos had gone to curbside service but made the decision on March 20 to close indefinitely [74] Blue Moon would open to curbside pick-up later in the month.
Churches

Many places of worship did not hold services on March 15 to help prevent the spread of the norel coronavirus. Those that meet in public schools already knew they could not hold services because of rules that prohibited meetings of up to 100 people. That included the Charlottesville Community Church. [75] Others such as First Presbyterian Church have suspended all activities through March 27. [76] Other institutions such as the Church of the Incarnation held services but with precautions.


First Phase of Forward Virginia

On May 15, several restaurants were prepared to move forward with outdoor dining, including Three Notch'd Brewing Company, Ace Biscuit & Barbecue, The Lazy Parrot, and Martin’s Grill. Most businesses on the Downtown Mall initially held off. [77] In an Instagram post, Citizen Burger Bar cited the limited patio space and the close exposure to public travelways. [78]

State response

Testing

There have been questions about the ability of the state to test enough people. The official number is reported by the Virginia Department of Health each day at 9 a.m.

Additional testing capacity comes from private companies. Results have been taking long to get back.

The University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University have both developed tests. [79] [80]

In the last week of March, Virginia lagged behind many other nearby the states in the number of residents who had been tested. [81]

PPE

There is a statewide call for manufacturers in Virginia to retool their assembly line to produce more PPE.

The president of the Virginia College of Emergency Physicians has lead an effort to start production of plastic boxes that allow medical workers to intubate patients more safely. [82]


Medical capacity

There are concerns that Virginia does not have enough medical beds. [83]

The Army Corps of Engineers is investigating sites for potential military hospitals. [84]

In late March, a dormitory at Virginia Commonwealth University was converted to a temporary hospital, with student belongings transferred to storage. [85]

Unemployment

46,885 Virginians filed unemployment claims for the week ending March 21. [86]

Relief for Virginians

Attorney General Mark Herring asked the State Corporation Commission in an emergency petition to require utility companies to halt disconnects for non-payment. [87] Dominion announced the same day they would suspend disconnections. [88]

The Virginia Employment Commission has prepared information for people who have been laid off or will be laid off in the coming weeks. A person has to actually be laid off or had hours reduced before they are eligible to apply for benefits. The maximum weekly benefit amount in Virginia is $378. [89]

  • The State Corporation Commission has "directed regulated electric, natural gas and water companies in Virginia to suspend service disconnections until the coronavirus outbreak subsides." [90]
  • Virginia's public safety agencies announce a suspension of all visitation in state jails, cessation of prisoner transfers [91]

Price gouging

The Attorney's General Office is seeking information on anyone taking advantage of the crisis to raise prices. The declaration of a state emergency triggered provisions "designed to protect consumers from paying exorbitant prices for necessary goods and services during an emergency." A hotline has been set up at 800-552-9963 or information can be submitted via online form. [92]

Timeline

Cancellations

Media Resources


Medical capacity

One of the reasons why the social distancing protocol has been put into place is to limit the impact on the medical system which could be overwhelmed if hospitalizations are required.

The University of Virginia Health System has 612 beds. [132]

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital has 176 beds. [133]

In the early days of quarantine, one local ER nurse questioned in whether the hospital network is ready. [134]

Global resources

References

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