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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.  
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. The public health response is being coordinated by the [[Blue Ridge Health District]]. <ref name="jan-cg">{{cite web|title=Blue Ridge Health District Begins COVID Vaccinations|url=https://www.crozetgazette.com/2021/01/08/blue-ridge-health-district-begins-covid-vaccinations/|author=Theresa Curry|work=News Article|publisher=Crozet Gazette|location=|publishdate=January 8, 2021|accessdate=January 9, 2021}}</ref>
 
Starting on [[March 12]], [[2020]] 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. Additional restrictions would be added over time, such as a stay-at-home order that was declared on [[March 30]],  [[2020]]
but Virginia is now well into phase three 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> 
 
The Charlottesville area experienced a spike in cases following the decision of the [[University of Virginia]] to hold in-person instruction beginning on [[September 8]], [[2020]]. Statewide restrictions limiting gatherings to less 25 people or less went into effect on [[March 16]]. <ref name="20201114-CCE">{{cite-CCE|title=November 14, 2020: Virginia, West Virginia to enter into further COVID-19 restrictions|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/november-14-2020-virginia-west-virginia|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=November 14, 2020|accessdate=November 14, 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.
==The Next Six Months (September to present)==
Albemarle County Schools reopened on [[September 8]] with virtual instruction for the vast majority of students. <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> <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Public Schools start the year online|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42603365/albemarle-county-public-schools-start-the-school-year-online|author=Chelsea King|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=September 8, 2020|accessdate=September 9, 2020}}</ref> Charlottesville Superintendent [[Rosa Atkins]] also recommended an online start to the school year. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=July 30, 2020: Superintendent Atkins recommends online-only start for schools, energy inequity in Charlottesville|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/july-30-2020-superintendent-atkins|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=July 30, 2020|accessdate=September 26, 2020}}</ref>


A stay at home order was declared on [[March 30]], [[2020]] but Virginia is now well into phase three of a gradual reopening plan called Forward Virginia. <ref>{{cite web|title=NUMBER FIFTY-FIVE (2020)
The [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission]] administered the first round of a Rent and Mortgage Relief Program. <ref name="cce71620" /> The state government took over administration of the program in mid-December.  
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> 


The Charlottesville area experience a spike in cases following the decision of the [[University of Virginia]] to hold in-person instruction beginning on [[September 8]], [[2020]].
The University of Virginia began to hold in-person classes on [[September 8]]. By the end of the following week, residents of four dorms were on quarantine. <ref name="uva-q">{{cite web|title=U.Va. reports possible COVID-19 outbreak in Echols, Kellogg dorms|url=https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/09/u-va-reports-possible-covid-19-outbreak-in-echols-kellogg-dorms|author=Eva Surovell|work=News Article|publisher=Cavalier Daily|location=|publishdate=September 18, 2020|accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref>


==The Next Six Months==
On [[September 16]], Albemarle County extended its COVID-19 restrictions through [[November 18]]. <ref name="extension">{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle extends COVID-19 restrictions until Nov. 18|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/albemarle-extends-covid-19-restrictions-until-nov-18/article_83830f6b-18be-5202-b5c2-aeffde120afd.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=September 17, 2020|publishdate=September 17, 2020|accessdate=September 28, 2020}}</ref> They plan to keep buildings closed to the public through at least March 15. This was pushed back from January 19 due to rising COVID cases. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle government buildings to stay largely closed until at least March 15|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/albemarle-government-buildings-to-stay-largely-closed-until-at-least-march-15/article_d56bfb26-4795-11eb-87d6-272d01185fec.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=January 3, 2021|publishdate=January 3, 2021|accessdate=January 18, 2021}}</ref>
Albemarle County Schools reopened on [[September 8]] with virtual instruction for the vast majority of students. <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> <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Public Schools start the year online|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42603365/albemarle-county-public-schools-start-the-school-year-online|author=Chelsea King|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=September 8, 2020|accessdate=September 9, 2020}}</ref> Charlottesville Superintendent [[Rosa Atkins]] also recommended an online start to the school year. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=July 30, 2020: Superintendent Atkins recommends online-only start for schools, energy inequity in Charlottesville|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/july-30-2020-superintendent-atkins|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=July 30, 2020|accessdate=September 26, 2020}}</ref>


The [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission]] is administering a Rent and Mortgage Relief Program. <ref name="cce71620" />
The [[Albemarle County School Board]] voted 4-3 on [[October 8]], [[2020]] to begin in-person instruction for K-3 beginning on [[November 9]], [[2020]]. <ref name="stage-3-vote">{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle School Board votes 4-3 to move to Stage Three|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/albemarle-school-board-votes-4-3-to-move-to-move-to-stage-three/article_06160242-09cc-11eb-a48d-e7e4f4e58c32.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=October 9, 2020|publishdate=October 8, 2020|accessdate=October 15, 2020}}</ref> On [[October 16]]. the [[Albemarle Education Association]] organized a rally to protest the move. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County teachers rally in opposition of move to stage three|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/10/16/albemarle-county-teachers-rally-opposition-move-stage-three/|author=Max Marcilla|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=October 16, 2020|accessdate=October 17, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Teachers hold rally against stage three learning|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42778821/teachers-hold-rally-against-stage-three-learning|author=Carly Haynes|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=October 16, 2020|accessdate=October 17, 2020}}</ref> After the Christmas break, Albemarle schools returned to hybrid education on [[January 11]], [[2021]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Some Albemarle County students return to classroom as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2021/01/11/some-albemarle-county-students-return-classroom-covid-numbers-continue-rise/|author=Max Marcilla|work=News Article|publisher=NBC29|location=Charlottesville, Virginia|publishdate=January 11, 2021|accessdate=January 18, 2021}}</ref>


The University of Virginia began to hold in-person classes on September 8. By the end of the following week, residents of four dorms were on quarantine. <ref name="uva-q">{{cite web|title=U.Va. reports possible COVID-19 outbreak in Echols, Kellogg dorms|url=https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/09/u-va-reports-possible-covid-19-outbreak-in-echols-kellogg-dorms|author=Eva Surovell|work=News Article|publisher=Cavalier Daily|location=|publishdate=September 18, 2020|accessdate=September 19, 2020}}</ref>
Charlottesville was to have decided in December whether to proceed with a plan to return to school in person. <ref name="cce20201120">{{cite-CCE|title=November 20, 2020: Charlottesville School Board approves continued planning for Return to Face to Face Learning|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/november-20-2020-charlottesville|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=November 20, 2020|accessdate=November 26, 2020}}</ref>


On [[September 16]], Albemarle County extended its COVID-19 restrictions through [[November 18]]. <ref name="extension">{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle extends COVID-19 restrictions until Nov. 18|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/albemarle-extends-covid-19-restrictions-until-nov-18/article_83830f6b-18be-5202-b5c2-aeffde120afd.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=September 17, 2020|publishdate=September 17, 2020|accessdate=September 28, 2020}}</ref>
The [[Blue Ridge Health District]] announced plans in late December 2020 to build a temporary structure in the parking lot of the former KMart to provide mass vaccinations. <ref name="brhd-kmart">{{cite-progress|title=Kmart lot to house vaccination location; non-hospital medical workers to go first|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/kmart-lot-to-house-vaccination-location-non-hospital-medical-workers-to-go-first/article_873bf80e-4ba3-11eb-8298-339b3aac0da9.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=January 1, 2021|accessdate=January 1, 2021}}</ref> <ref name="jan-cg"/>


The [[Albemarle County School]] voted 4-3 on [[October 8]], [[2020]] to begin in-person instruction for K-3 beginning on [[November 9]], [[2020]]. <ref name="stage-3-vote">{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle School Board votes 4-3 to move to Stage Three|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/albemarle-school-board-votes-4-3-to-move-to-move-to-stage-three/article_06160242-09cc-11eb-a48d-e7e4f4e58c32.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=October 9, 2020|publishdate=October 8, 2020|accessdate=October 15, 2020}}</ref>
The University of Virginia Health System once again closed visitation beginning on [[January 13]], [[2021]]. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=January 12, 2021: Louisa schools to go virtual for two weeks; Scottsville discusses response to racist fliers|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/january-12-2021-louisa-schools-to|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=July 12, 2021|accessdate=January 18, 2021}}</ref>


==The First Six Months==
==The First Six Months (March to August)==


===Local government responses===
===Local government response===


[[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 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> Since that time, government meetings have shifted to virtual meetings in most communities, though some outlying counties have continued to meet in person throughout the duration of the pandemic. <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>  
[[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 gave officials more flexibility to conduct business and 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> Since that time, government meetings have shifted to virtual meetings in most communities, though some outlying counties have continued to meet in person throughout the duration of the pandemic. <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>  


====Albemarle County====
====Albemarle County====


Albemarle County closed their office buildings to the general public early on. <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 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. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County plans for potential coronavirus outbreak|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41880715/albemarle-county-plans-for-potential-coronavirus-outbreak|author=Michael Caldwell|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=March 11, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 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>   
The county closed their office buildings to the general public early on. <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> The Board of 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 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. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle County plans for potential coronavirus outbreak|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41880715/albemarle-county-plans-for-potential-coronavirus-outbreak|author=Michael Caldwell|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=March 11, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>  
Supervisors adopted a draft continuity of governance ordinance on [[March 27]]. <ref name="continuity">{{cite web|title=EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 20-E(2)|url=https://albemarle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=8221685&GUID=DBEDFB63-CC68-454A-AD80-C547643DE4A9|author=|work=|publisher=Albemarle County|location=|publishdate=March 27, 2020|accessdate=March 28, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle emergency ordinance allows virtual meetings|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-county-emergency-ordinance-allows-virtual-meetings/article_90d29a0a-392b-5867-af2d-4ffdcf55fe7e.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=March 28, 2020|publishdate=Marcy 27, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref> Supervisors pioneered taking comment from the public remotely at their April 1, 2020 meeting. However, no one spoke at the only public hearing scheduled. <ref>{{cite web|title=Program to allow Albemarle residents to comment on agenda items|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41944252/program-to-allow-albemarle-residents-to-comment-on-agenda-items|author=News Staff|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=March 26, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref> Albemarle will spend the month of April testing new public engagement techniques before resuming sometime in May. <ref>{{cite web|title=WEEK AHEAD FOR APRIL 6, 2020 (ALB/CVILLE/GREENE)|url=https://www.pecva.org/our-region/albemarle-charlottesville/1529-week-ahead-for-april-6-2020-alb-cville-greene|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Blog Post|publisher=Piedmont Environmental Council|location=|publishdate=April 6, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref>


The Board of Superiors delayed adoption of the FY2021 budget <ref name="march15" /> Buildings are closed to the public for the foreseeable future. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle closing county office buildings to general public|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41944381/albemarle-closing-county-office-buildings-to-general-public|author=News Staff|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=March 27, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref> At a briefing on [[March 18]], Supervisors extended the date to adopt a final budget to [[May 14]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=County supervisors delay budget adoption until May|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/county-supervisors-delay-budget-adoption-until-may/article_134cc219-c393-59be-908c-bc5e0573625b.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=March 18, 2020|publishdate=March 18, 2020|accessdate=March 18, 2020}}</ref> 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 <ref name="march15" />
The Town of [[Scottsville]] followed Albemarle's plan. <ref>{{cite web|title=Scottsville mayor, town administrator address COVID-19 preparations|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41886593/scottsville-mayor-town-administrator-address-covid19-preparations|author=Michael Caldwell|work=|publisher=CBS19 News|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref> They have declared their own local emergency. <ref name="march15">{{cite-progress|title=Library system, some local businesses closing doors|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/library-system-some-local-businesses-closing-doors/article_0d978f4a-eea4-5707-b627-20ff6bcbc982.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=A1|printdate=March 16, 2020|publishdate=March 15, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref>  
 
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. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle County government, schools to cut spending by $6.24M|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-county-government-schools-to-cut-spending-by-6-24m/article_eb9a2a2e-7269-511c-a92e-df7528715945.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=April 2, 2020|publishdate=April 1, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref>


Supervisors adopted a draft continuity of governance ordinance on [[March 27]]. <ref name="continuity">{{cite web|title=EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 20-E(2)|url=https://albemarle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=8221685&GUID=DBEDFB63-CC68-454A-AD80-C547643DE4A9|author=|work=|publisher=Albemarle County|location=|publishdate=March 27, 2020|accessdate=March 28, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle emergency ordinance allows virtual meetings|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-county-emergency-ordinance-allows-virtual-meetings/article_90d29a0a-392b-5867-af2d-4ffdcf55fe7e.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=March 28, 2020|publishdate=Marcy 27, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref> Supervisors pioneered taking comment from the public remotely at their April 1, 2020 meeting. However, no one spoke at the only public hearing scheduled. <ref>{{cite web|title=Program to allow Albemarle residents to comment on agenda items|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41944252/program-to-allow-albemarle-residents-to-comment-on-agenda-items|author=News Staff|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=March 26, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref> Albemarle will spend the month of April testing new public engagement techniques before resuming sometime in May. <ref>{{cite web|title=WEEK AHEAD FOR APRIL 6, 2020 (ALB/CVILLE/GREENE)|url=https://www.pecva.org/our-region/albemarle-charlottesville/1529-week-ahead-for-april-6-2020-alb-cville-greene|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Blog Post|publisher=Piedmont Environmental Council|location=|publishdate=April 6, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref>
=====Budget=====
The Board of Supervisors delayed adoption of the FY2021 budget <ref name="march15" /> Buildings remain closed to the public as [[2021]] begins. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle closing county office buildings to general public|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41944381/albemarle-closing-county-office-buildings-to-general-public|author=News Staff|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=March 27, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref> At a briefing on [[March 18]], Supervisors extended the date to adopt a final budget to [[May 14]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=County supervisors delay budget adoption until May|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/county-supervisors-delay-budget-adoption-until-may/article_134cc219-c393-59be-908c-bc5e0573625b.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=March 18, 2020|publishdate=March 18, 2020|accessdate=March 18, 2020}}</ref>  


Public safety crews have altered operations on rescue missions, with additional call screening in place to ensure fire and rescue personnel are protected. <ref>{{cite web|title=Western Albemarle Rescue Squad taking extra precautions due to COVID-19|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/26/western-albemarle-rescue-squad-taking-extra-precautions-due-covid-/|author=Moriah Davis|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>
On [[April 1]], Supervisors learned at least $6.24 million in cuts to general government and school budgets were needed in FY2020 to make up for lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle County government, schools to cut spending by $6.24M|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-county-government-schools-to-cut-spending-by-6-24m/article_eb9a2a2e-7269-511c-a92e-df7528715945.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=April 2, 2020|publishdate=April 1, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref>


The Town of [[Scottsville]] followed Albemarle's plan. <ref>{{cite web|title=Scottsville mayor, town administrator address COVID-19 preparations|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/41886593/scottsville-mayor-town-administrator-address-covid19-preparations|author=Michael Caldwell|work=|publisher=CBS19 News|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref> They have declared their own local emergency. <ref name="march15">{{cite-progress|title=Library system, some local businesses closing doors|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/library-system-some-local-businesses-closing-doors/article_0d978f4a-eea4-5707-b627-20ff6bcbc982.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=A1|printdate=March 16, 2020|publishdate=March 15, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref>  
=====Public safety=====  
Public safety crews altered operations on rescue missions, with additional call screening in place to ensure fire and rescue personnel are protected. <ref>{{cite web|title=Western Albemarle Rescue Squad taking extra precautions due to COVID-19|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/26/western-albemarle-rescue-squad-taking-extra-precautions-due-covid-/|author=Moriah Davis|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>


[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=broadband&relpage=22100 Albemarle County opened up parking lots for public wi-fi].
[http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=broadband&relpage=22100 Albemarle County opened up parking lots for public wi-fi].


====Charlottesville====
====Charlottesville====
*The first known case of COVID-19 in the area was in Charlottesville on [[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 was sterilized.
* Charlottesville suspended tax collections for a the time shortly after the pandemic began <ref name="dp319" />
* Charlottesville Vice Mayor [[Sena Magill]] was briefly in self-quarantine while awaiting 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 declared a state of emergency on [[March 12]]. [https://files.constantcontact.com/4624df9b001/8b23af80-0049-4107-b314-b4f67f83e34b.pdf (Charlottesville's declaration of local emergency from March 12, 2020)]
Charlottesville declared a state of emergency on [[March 12]]. [https://files.constantcontact.com/4624df9b001/8b23af80-0049-4107-b314-b4f67f83e34b.pdf (Charlottesville's declaration of local emergency from March 12, 2020)] The first known case of COVID-19 in the area was in Charlottesville on [[March 16]], [[2020]]. The patient was 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.  The Women's Center at the University of Virginia was sterilized as this first patient was an employee.
 
Charlottesville suspended tax collections for a the time shortly after the pandemic began <ref name="dp319" />
 
Charlottesville Vice Mayor [[Sena Magill]] was briefly in self-quarantine while awaiting 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 [[Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority]] has announced a moratorium on all evictions effective in <ref>{{cite web|title=CRHA temporarily suspends eviction and voucher terminations|url=https://wina.com/news/064460-crha-temporarily-suspends-eviction-and-voucher-terminations/|author=|work=|publisher=WINA Newsradion 1070|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>  
The [[Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority]] announced a moratorium on all evictions. <ref>{{cite web|title=CRHA temporarily suspends eviction and voucher terminations|url=https://wina.com/news/064460-crha-temporarily-suspends-eviction-and-voucher-terminations/|author=|work=|publisher=WINA Newsradion 1070|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>  


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. <ref>{{cite web|title=The Latest Coronavirus Information for the City of Charlottesville|url=https://www.charlottesville.org/Home/Components/News/News/10184/635|author=|work=Press Release|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>  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]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=City Hall closure extended two weeks; employees will still be paid|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/city-hall-closure-extended-two-weeks-employees-will-still-be-paid/article_b19bfbdc-a464-5ea3-abdf-032f0d11a9cd.html|author=Staff Reports|pageno=|printdate=April 13, 2020|publishdate=April 12, 2020|accessdate=April 13, 2020}}</ref>
Charlottesville closed all indoor recreation facilities and park rentals, a situation that continues into 2021. They also canceled all public meetings until further notice except the March 16 City Council. The City Council meeting scheduled for [[March 16]] continued and the city piloted a new way of allowing public input. <ref>{{cite web|title=The Latest Coronavirus Information for the City of Charlottesville|url=https://www.charlottesville.org/Home/Components/News/News/10184/635|author=|work=Press Release|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>  The closure was initially extended to at least [[April 26]]. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=City Hall closure extended two weeks; employees will still be paid|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/city-hall-closure-extended-two-weeks-employees-will-still-be-paid/article_b19bfbdc-a464-5ea3-abdf-032f0d11a9cd.html|author=Staff Reports|pageno=|printdate=April 13, 2020|publishdate=April 12, 2020|accessdate=April 13, 2020}}</ref>


The customer service window for the Charlottesville Police Department is closed until further notice. <ref>{{cite web|title=|url=https://twitter.com/seantubbs/status/1239976805467131906|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Tweet|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 17, 2020|accessdate=March 17, 2020}}</ref> The Police Department has also modified its responses to non-emergency calls. <ref>{{cite web|title=CPD TO MODIFY POLICE RESPONSES|url=https://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/police-department|author=Tyler Hawn|work=Website|publisher=Charlottesville Police Department|location=|publishdate=March 17, 2020|accessdate=March 18, 2020}}</ref>   
The customer service window for the Charlottesville Police Department was initially closed. <ref>{{cite web|title=|url=https://twitter.com/seantubbs/status/1239976805467131906|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Tweet|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 17, 2020|accessdate=March 17, 2020}}</ref> The Police Department has also modified its responses to non-emergency calls. <ref>{{cite web|title=CPD TO MODIFY POLICE RESPONSES|url=https://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/police-department|author=Tyler Hawn|work=Website|publisher=Charlottesville Police Department|location=|publishdate=March 17, 2020|accessdate=March 18, 2020}}</ref>   


Charlottesville City Schools began distributing food to low-income students on [[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> Weekday distribution of meals will take place between 10 am and noon at ten locations throughout the city. <ref name="food">{{cite web|title=Neighborhood Meal Delivery During Closure|url=http://charlottesvilleschools.org/food|author=|work=Website|publisher=Charlottesville City Schools|location=|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
Charlottesville City Schools began distributing food to low-income students on [[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> Weekday distribution of meals will take place between 10 am and noon at ten locations throughout the city. <ref name="food">{{cite web|title=Neighborhood Meal Delivery During Closure|url=http://charlottesvilleschools.org/food|author=|work=Website|publisher=Charlottesville City Schools|location=|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
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UVA President [[Jim Ryan]] held a town hall on [[April 2]] to update the University community. <ref name="town-hall">{{cite web|title=University leaders host virtual town hall to address ongoing COVID-19 impact|url=https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/04/university-leaders-host-virtual-town-hall-to-address-ongoing-covid-19-impact|author=Sydney Herzog|work=News Article|publisher=Cavalier Daily|location=|publishdate=April 3, 2020|accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref>
UVA President [[Jim Ryan]] held a town hall on [[April 2]] to update the University community. <ref name="town-hall">{{cite web|title=University leaders host virtual town hall to address ongoing COVID-19 impact|url=https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/04/university-leaders-host-virtual-town-hall-to-address-ongoing-covid-19-impact|author=Sydney Herzog|work=News Article|publisher=Cavalier Daily|location=|publishdate=April 3, 2020|accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref>


The University of Virginia has converted Bond, Bice and Language Houses into temporary housing for healthcare workers. <ref>{{cite web|title=U.Va. to provide temporary housing for healthcare workers in Bond, Bice and Language Houses|url=https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/04/u-va-to-provide-temporary-housing-for-healthcare-workers-in-bond-bice-and-language-houses|author=Zach Rosenthal|work=News Article|publisher=Cavalier Daily|location=|publishdate=April 3, 2020|accessdate=April 11, 2020}}</ref>
The University of Virginia converted Bond, Bice and Language Houses into temporary housing for healthcare workers. <ref>{{cite web|title=U.Va. to provide temporary housing for healthcare workers in Bond, Bice and Language Houses|url=https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/04/u-va-to-provide-temporary-housing-for-healthcare-workers-in-bond-bice-and-language-houses|author=Zach Rosenthal|work=News Article|publisher=Cavalier Daily|location=|publishdate=April 3, 2020|accessdate=April 11, 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>
The UVA Hospital suspended in-patient visitation in late March in order to prepare for a surge in cases. <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> This had financial ramifications, and many personnel had to experience furloughs.


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>
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>


====Virginia====
Researchers at the University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University both developed tests that could detect the presence of the virus. <ref>{{cite web|title=Expanded testing — and faster turnaround times — offer glimmer of hope in Virginia’s fight against COVID-19|url=https://www.virginiamercury.com/2020/03/25/expanded-testing-and-faster-turnaround-times-offer-glimmer-of-hope-in-virginias-fight-against-covid-19/|author=Kate Masters|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Mercury|location=|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Norfolk District teams to evaluate facilities for use as alternate-care-sites in Virginia|url=https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/2124140/norfolk-district-teams-to-evaluate-facilities-for-use-as-alternate-care-sites-i/|author=Patrick Bloodgood|work=News Article|publisher=Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District|location=|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>
* 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 were urged to self-quarantine.
* Virginia DMV offices were ordered closed by Governor Ralph Northam on [[March 17]]


====Surrounding counties====
===Schools impact===
 
*[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 closed as soon as the emergency order was declared.


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.  
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.  
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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.   
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 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 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 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>  


====Resources for parents====
*[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 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>
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>
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===Transportation impacts===
===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>
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>


===Effects on local business===
===Effects on local business===
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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>


[https://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-a-g/economic-development?fbclid=IwAR0-eBBnZUEUc2-8AYqeSqL4nDp6wso6Nzi1_QDY4B7-dm9ScfRagf1xg5I 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. <ref>{{cite web|title=Episode 14 - Helping Charlottesville|url=https://covid-19-in-charlottesville.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-helping-charlottesville|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Podcast|publisher=Sean Tubbs|location=|publishdate=April 1, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref>
City of Charlottesville's Economic Development Department initially retooled their grant programs to pivot towards resiliency efforts. <ref>{{cite web|title=Episode 14 - Helping Charlottesville|url=https://covid-19-in-charlottesville.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-helping-charlottesville|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Podcast|publisher=Sean Tubbs|location=|publishdate=April 1, 2020|accessdate=April 6, 2020}}</ref>


[https://cvilleinnovation.org/news/blog/leadership/practical-advice-for-startups-and-businesses-to-persevere 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. <ref name="march15" /> Others remained open for delivery. Governor Northam's Executive Order 55 provided clarity and allows for only essential businesses.  
 
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. <ref name="march15" /> Others remain open for delivery. Governor Northam's Executive Order 55 provided clarity and allows for only essential businesses.  


=====Adaptation=====
* [[Ragged Mountain Running Shop]] decided to close effective on [[March 13]] but the owners said they would continue online sales and delivery <ref>{{cite web|title=An Important Message from Our Ragged Mountain Family about COVID-19|url=https://www.raggedmountainrunning.com/|author=|work=|publisher=Ragged Mountain Running Shop|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Milli Coffee Roasters]] began offering coffee to car service. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville coffee shop delivers cups to cars in wake of coronavirus outbreak|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/13/charlottesville-coffee-shop-delivers-cups-cars-wake-coronavirus-outbreak/|author=Carly Kempler|work=News article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Milli Coffee Roasters]] began offering coffee to car service. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville coffee shop delivers cups to cars in wake of coronavirus outbreak|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/13/charlottesville-coffee-shop-delivers-cups-cars-wake-coronavirus-outbreak/|author=Carly Kempler|work=News article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>
* 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. <ref name="biz">{{cite-progress|title=Virus' impact on local business: While retail could take a hit, others turn to telecommuting|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/business/virus-impact-on-local-business-while-retail-could-take-a/article_43cdfacb-40c3-5021-a95e-25b6d89d58ef.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=A1|printdate=March 15, 2020|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>  
* 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. <ref name="biz">{{cite-progress|title=Virus' impact on local business: While retail could take a hit, others turn to telecommuting|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/business/virus-impact-on-local-business-while-retail-could-take-a/article_43cdfacb-40c3-5021-a95e-25b6d89d58ef.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=A1|printdate=March 15, 2020|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>  
* 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. <ref name="biz" />  
* The cancellation of the Virginia Festival of the Book had a ripple effect on businesses such as [[New Dominion Bookshop]], which had purchased additional stock for customers who will not be visiting Charlottesville this spring. <ref name="biz" />  
* 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.
* [[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 <ref>{{cite web|title=An Important Message from Our Ragged Mountain Family about COVID-19|url=https://www.raggedmountainrunning.com/|author=|work=|publisher=Ragged Mountain Running Shop|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref> 
* Many retail stores on the [[Downtown Mall]] began posting signs on March 15 saying they would close until further notice. <ref>{{cite web|title=|url=https://twitter.com/craftypanda/status/1239240942638555137|author=Allison Wrabel|work=Tweet|publisher=Twitter|location=|publishdate=March 15, 2020|accessdate=March 15, 2020}}</ref>  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. <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>
*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>
*[[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>  
*[[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>  
The Free Enterprise Forum release a report on July 13, 2020 that concluded tourism activity was down 58 percent in the second quarter of 2020. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=July 17, 2020: 1,002 new cases, $1.25 in business funding and a 58 percent decline in tax revenue|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/july-17-2020-1002-new-cases-125-in|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=July 17, 2020|accessdate=September 12, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Local Tourism Down 58%|url=https://freeenterpriseforum.wordpress.com/2020/07/14/local-tourism-down-58/|author=Neil Williamson|work=|publisher=Free Enterprise Forum|location=|publishdate=July 14, 2020|accessdate=September 12, 2020}}</ref>


=====Restaurants=====
=====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 were 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>


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. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Area food firms team up to provide groceries amid increasing unemployment|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/area-food-firms-team-up-to-provide-groceries-amid-increasing-unemployment/article_e180d89d-f65c-5fec-b335-959864bf014f.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=April 3, 2020|publishdate=April 2, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref>
*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. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Area food firms team up to provide groceries amid increasing unemployment|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/area-food-firms-team-up-to-provide-groceries-amid-increasing-unemployment/article_e180d89d-f65c-5fec-b335-959864bf014f.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=|printdate=April 3, 2020|publishdate=April 2, 2020|accessdate=April 12, 2020}}</ref>
 
* [[Charlottesville 29]] urged people to order gift cards from restaurants to support them in the short-term <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville Restaurants: Here’s How You Can Help Save Them|url=https://charlottesville29.com/2020/03/14/charlottesville-restaurants-heres-how-you-can-help-save-them/|author=|work=Blog post|publisher=Charlottesville 29|location=|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Charlottesville 29]] urges people to order gift cards from restaurants to support them in the short-term <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville Restaurants: Here’s How You Can Help Save Them|url=https://charlottesville29.com/2020/03/14/charlottesville-restaurants-heres-how-you-can-help-save-them/|author=|work=Blog post|publisher=Charlottesville 29|location=|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
* A Go Fund Me account was launched to help local restaurant workers who will be affected by the shutdown of regular business and raised $63,991. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville Restaurant Fund|url=https://www.gofundme.com/f/charlottesville-restaurant-community/donate|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=December 29, 2020}}</ref>
* 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 [https://www.gofundme.com/f/charlottesville-restaurant-community/donate (Link to Go Fund Me Page)] <ref>{{cite web|title=
* The owner of Rapture wrote in a Facebook post on the afternoon of March 15 that the restaurant would close indefinitely.  
Charlottesville Restaurant Community Fund|url=https://www.gofundme.com/f/charlottesville-restaurant-community?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR1FZ_BRtL3pFc2I7mQEreE6N50yOSxkeF3_NxSxk12gOmfFw1ktaWDcXq4|author=Kaitlin Elwood|work=Go Fund Me page|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref> This effort has also launched a [https://www.facebook.com/Charlottesville-Restaurant-FundResources-103989014568347/ Facebook page].
"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."  
* 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. <ref>{{cite web|title=|url=https://twitter.com/BlueMoonDiner1/status/1239600730622828545|author=|work=Tweet|publisher=Blue Moon Diner|location=|publishdate=March 16, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref> Blue Moon would open to curbside pick-up later in the month.
*Some restaurants remained open on March 16, but some began to close throughout the day. [[Blue Moon Diner]] opted to close that afternoon. <ref>{{cite web|title=|url=https://twitter.com/BlueMoonDiner1/status/1239600730622828545|author=|work=Tweet|publisher=Blue Moon Diner|location=|publishdate=March 16, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref>  
*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>  
*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.
*The Free Enterprise Forum release a report on July 13, 2020 that concluded tourism activity was down 58 percent in the second quarter of 2020. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=July 17, 2020: 1,002 new cases, $1.25 in business funding and a 58 percent decline in tax revenue|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/july-17-2020-1002-new-cases-125-in|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=July 17, 2020|accessdate=September 12, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Local Tourism Down 58%|url=https://freeenterpriseforum.wordpress.com/2020/07/14/local-tourism-down-58/|author=Neil Williamson|work=|publisher=Free Enterprise Forum|location=|publishdate=July 14, 2020|accessdate=September 12, 2020}}</ref>
On [[May 15]], several restaurants were prepared to move forward with outdoor dining as state restrictions were eased, 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>


=====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.


 
==Virginia's response==
====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==
===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. <ref>{{cite web|title=Expanded testing — and faster turnaround times — offer glimmer of hope in Virginia’s fight against COVID-19|url=https://www.virginiamercury.com/2020/03/25/expanded-testing-and-faster-turnaround-times-offer-glimmer-of-hope-in-virginias-fight-against-covid-19/|author=Kate Masters|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Mercury|location=|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Norfolk District teams to evaluate facilities for use as alternate-care-sites in Virginia|url=https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/2124140/norfolk-district-teams-to-evaluate-facilities-for-use-as-alternate-care-sites-i/|author=Patrick Bloodgood|work=News Article|publisher=Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District|location=|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>


In the last week of March, Virginia lagged behind many other nearby the states in the number of residents who had been tested. <ref>{{cite web|title=Virginia’s coronavirus testing lags behind most states. That could be a big problem.
In the last week of March, Virginia lagged behind many other nearby the states in the number of residents who had been tested. <ref>{{cite web|title=Virginia’s coronavirus testing lags behind most states. That could be a big problem.
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===PPE===
===PPE===
There is a statewide call for manufacturers in Virginia to retool their assembly line to produce more PPE.  
There was 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. <ref>{{cite web|title=Va. ER physician spearheads intubation PPE equipment production|url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/va-er-physician-spearheads-intubation-ppe-equipment-production/|author=Sydney Lake|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Business|location=|publishdate=April 1, 2020|accessdate=April 1, 2020}}</ref>
The president of the Virginia College of Emergency Physicians lead an effort to start production of plastic boxes that allow medical workers to intubate patients more safely. <ref>{{cite web|title=Va. ER physician spearheads intubation PPE equipment production|url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/va-er-physician-spearheads-intubation-ppe-equipment-production/|author=Sydney Lake|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Business|location=|publishdate=April 1, 2020|accessdate=April 1, 2020}}</ref>




===Medical capacity===
===Medical capacity===
There are concerns that Virginia does not have enough medical beds. <ref>{{cite web|title=Va. hospitals projected to run out of beds within 6 months|url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/all-va-hospital-regions-projected-to-max-out-bed-capacity-within-6-months/|author=Sydney Lake|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Business|location=|publishdate=March 26, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>
There were initial concerns that Virginia does not have enough medical beds. <ref>{{cite web|title=Va. hospitals projected to run out of beds within 6 months|url=https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/all-va-hospital-regions-projected-to-max-out-bed-capacity-within-6-months/|author=Sydney Lake|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Business|location=|publishdate=March 26, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>


The Army Corps of Engineers is investigating sites for potential military hospitals. <ref>{{cite web|title=Army Corps to begin identifying Virginia locations for temporary hospitals|url=https://www.virginiamercury.com/blog-va/army-corps-to-begin-identifying-virginia-locations-for-temporary-hospitals/|author=Sarah Vogelsong|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Mercury|location=|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>  
The Army Corps of Engineers investigated sites for potential military hospitals but that never occurred. <ref>{{cite web|title=Army Corps to begin identifying Virginia locations for temporary hospitals|url=https://www.virginiamercury.com/blog-va/army-corps-to-begin-identifying-virginia-locations-for-temporary-hospitals/|author=Sarah Vogelsong|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Mercury|location=|publishdate=March 25, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>  


In late March, a dormitory at Virginia Commonwealth University was converted to a temporary hospital, with student belongings transferred to storage. <ref>{{cite web|title=VCU Students Caught Off Guard by Dormitory Turned Medical Facility|url=https://vpm.org/news/articles/11909/vcu-students-caught-off-guard-by-dormitory-turned-medical-facility|author=VPM News|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Public Media|location=|publishdate=March 26, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>
In late March, a dormitory at Virginia Commonwealth University was converted to a temporary hospital, with student belongings transferred to storage. <ref>{{cite web|title=VCU Students Caught Off Guard by Dormitory Turned Medical Facility|url=https://vpm.org/news/articles/11909/vcu-students-caught-off-guard-by-dormitory-turned-medical-facility|author=VPM News|work=News Article|publisher=Virginia Public Media|location=|publishdate=March 26, 2020|accessdate=March 29, 2020}}</ref>
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Virginia|url=https://files.constantcontact.com/4624df9b001/8e90b98e-7e6c-41e5-9ec6-f7e8694c55f3.pdf|author=|work=Joint Statement|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 19, 2020|accessdate=March 19, 2020}}</ref>


===Price gouging===
====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. <ref>{{cite web|title=PRICE GOUGING PROTECTIONS IN EFFECT AS STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED OVER CORONAVIRUS|url=https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/1655-march-12-2020-price-gouging-protections-in-effect-as-state-of-emergency-declared-over-coronavirus|author=Charlotte Gomer|work=Press Release|publisher=Office of the Virginia Attorney General|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref>
The Attorney's General Office also sought 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. <ref>{{cite web|title=PRICE GOUGING PROTECTIONS IN EFFECT AS STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED OVER CORONAVIRUS|url=https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/1655-march-12-2020-price-gouging-protections-in-effect-as-state-of-emergency-declared-over-coronavirus|author=Charlotte Gomer|work=Press Release|publisher=Office of the Virginia Attorney General|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 16, 2020}}</ref>


==Timeline==
==Timeline==
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*[[March 11]] - [[Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital]] limits visitation <ref>{{cite web|title=Sentara limits visitors; Charlottesville City to review special event applications|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/sentara-limits-visitors-charlottesville-city-to-review-special-event-applications/article_2f2d8efd-61d8-559e-9208-a1ce7f9d5401.html|author=Staff reports|work=News article|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=March 11, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 11]] - [[Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital]] limits visitation <ref>{{cite web|title=Sentara limits visitors; Charlottesville City to review special event applications|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/sentara-limits-visitors-charlottesville-city-to-review-special-event-applications/article_2f2d8efd-61d8-559e-9208-a1ce7f9d5401.html|author=Staff reports|work=News article|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=March 11, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 12]] - Albemarle County and Charlottesville declare local emergencies <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville and Albemarle Co. issue declarations of local emergency|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/12/albemarle-co-declares-state-emergency/|author=CJ Paschall, Annie Schroeder, and John Early|work=News Article|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 12]] - Albemarle County and Charlottesville declare local emergencies <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville and Albemarle Co. issue declarations of local emergency|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2020/03/12/albemarle-co-declares-state-emergency/|author=CJ Paschall, Annie Schroeder, and John Early|work=News Article|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 12, 2020|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 13]] &ndash; [[Center]] announces it will close until further notice<ref>{{cite web|title=The Center will close to the public at 4:30 PM on Friday, March 13|url=https://thecentercville.org/coronavirus-update|author=|work=|publisher=Center|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>   
*[[March 13]] &ndash; [[Center]] announces it will close until further notice <ref>{{cite web|title=The Center will close to the public at 4:30 PM on Friday, March 13|url=https://thecentercville.org/coronavirus-update|author=|work=|publisher=Center|location=|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>   
*[[March 13]] &ndash; [[Charlottesville Area Community Foundation]] launches emergency relief fund to help those who will be affected by closures of public spaces and schools <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Community foundation launches emergency relief fund|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/community-foundation-launches-emergency-relief-fund/article_7608ae52-a869-5829-8b8f-83387b703bc2.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 13]] &ndash; [[Charlottesville Area Community Foundation]] launches emergency relief fund to help those who will be affected by closures of public spaces and schools <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Community foundation launches emergency relief fund|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/community-foundation-launches-emergency-relief-fund/article_7608ae52-a869-5829-8b8f-83387b703bc2.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=March 13, 2020|publishdate=March 13, 2020|accessdate=March 13, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 14]] &ndash; Virginia reports first COVID-19 related fatality <ref>{{cite web|title=Virginia reports first coronavirus death, 41 positive cases|url=https://www.pilotonline.com/news/health/vp-nw--20200314-2tuoc7tpurgpbieoyfjslyx3ie-story.html|author=Sara Gregory|work=News Article|publisher=Virginian-Pilot|location=|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
*[[March 14]] &ndash; Virginia reports first COVID-19 related fatality <ref>{{cite web|title=Virginia reports first coronavirus death, 41 positive cases|url=https://www.pilotonline.com/news/health/vp-nw--20200314-2tuoc7tpurgpbieoyfjslyx3ie-story.html|author=Sara Gregory|work=News Article|publisher=Virginian-Pilot|location=|publishdate=March 14, 2020|accessdate=March 14, 2020}}</ref>
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===October===
===October===
[[October 8]] &ndash; Albemarle School Board votes 4-3 to begin in-person instruction for K-3 beginning on November 9, 2020 <ref name="stage-3-vote" />
[[October 8]] &ndash; Albemarle School Board votes 4-3 to begin in-person instruction for K-3 beginning on November 9, 2020 <ref name="stage-3-vote" />
===November===
[[November 13]] &ndash; Governor Northam announces a return to certain restrictions <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=November 14, 2020: Virginia, West Virginia to enter into further COVID-19 restrictions|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/november-14-2020-virginia-west-virginia|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=November 14, 2020|accessdate=November 26, 2020}}</ref>
===December===
===January===


==Cancellations==
==Cancellations==
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*[[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 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>
*[[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>


==Media Resources==
==Media Resources==

Revision as of 19:00, 18 January 2021

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. The public health response is being coordinated by the Blue Ridge Health District. [1]

Starting on March 12, 2020 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. Additional restrictions would be added over time, such as a stay-at-home order that was declared on March 30, 2020 but Virginia is now well into phase three of a gradual reopening plan called Forward Virginia. [2] [3]

The Charlottesville area experienced a spike in cases following the decision of the University of Virginia to hold in-person instruction beginning on September 8, 2020. Statewide restrictions limiting gatherings to less 25 people or less went into effect on March 16. [4]


Ambox notice.png This article documents a current event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses.

The Next Six Months (September to present)

Albemarle County Schools reopened on September 8 with virtual instruction for the vast majority of students. [5] [6] Charlottesville Superintendent Rosa Atkins also recommended an online start to the school year. [7]

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission administered the first round of a Rent and Mortgage Relief Program. [8] The state government took over administration of the program in mid-December.

The University of Virginia began to hold in-person classes on September 8. By the end of the following week, residents of four dorms were on quarantine. [9]

On September 16, Albemarle County extended its COVID-19 restrictions through November 18. [10] They plan to keep buildings closed to the public through at least March 15. This was pushed back from January 19 due to rising COVID cases. [11]

The Albemarle County School Board voted 4-3 on October 8, 2020 to begin in-person instruction for K-3 beginning on November 9, 2020. [12] On October 16. the Albemarle Education Association organized a rally to protest the move. [13] [14] After the Christmas break, Albemarle schools returned to hybrid education on January 11, 2021. [15]

Charlottesville was to have decided in December whether to proceed with a plan to return to school in person. [16]

The Blue Ridge Health District announced plans in late December 2020 to build a temporary structure in the parking lot of the former KMart to provide mass vaccinations. [17] [1]

The University of Virginia Health System once again closed visitation beginning on January 13, 2021. [18]

The First Six Months (March to August)

Local government response

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 gave officials more flexibility to conduct business and resulted in the temporary halt of public meetings as well as the delay of the adoption of the FY21 budget in Albemarle County. [19] Since that time, government meetings have shifted to virtual meetings in most communities, though some outlying counties have continued to meet in person throughout the duration of the pandemic. [20]

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. [21]

The county closed their office buildings to the general public early on. [22] The Board of Supervisors received a briefing at their meeting on March 17, 2020. [23]

Supervisors adopted a draft continuity of governance ordinance on March 27. [24] [25] Supervisors pioneered taking comment from the public remotely at their April 1, 2020 meeting. However, no one spoke at the only public hearing scheduled. [26] Albemarle will spend the month of April testing new public engagement techniques before resuming sometime in May. [27]

The Town of Scottsville followed Albemarle's plan. [28] They have declared their own local emergency. [29]

Budget

The Board of Supervisors delayed adoption of the FY2021 budget [29] Buildings remain closed to the public as 2021 begins. [30] At a briefing on March 18, Supervisors extended the date to adopt a final budget to May 14. [31]

On April 1, Supervisors learned at least $6.24 million in cuts to general government and school budgets were needed in FY2020 to make up for lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [32]

Public safety

Public safety crews altered operations on rescue missions, with additional call screening in place to ensure fire and rescue personnel are protected. [33]

Albemarle County opened 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 first known case of COVID-19 in the area was in Charlottesville on March 16, 2020. The patient was 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. The Women's Center at the University of Virginia was sterilized as this first patient was an employee.

Charlottesville suspended tax collections for a the time shortly after the pandemic began [34]

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Sena Magill was briefly in self-quarantine while awaiting results of a test [35]

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority announced a moratorium on all evictions. [36]

Charlottesville closed all indoor recreation facilities and park rentals, a situation that continues into 2021. They also canceled all public meetings until further notice except the March 16 City Council. The City Council meeting scheduled for March 16 continued and the city piloted a new way of allowing public input. [37] The closure was initially extended to at least April 26. [38]

The customer service window for the Charlottesville Police Department was initially closed. [39] The Police Department has also modified its responses to non-emergency calls. [40]

Charlottesville City Schools began distributing food to low-income students on March 17. [41] Weekday distribution of meals will take place between 10 am and noon at ten locations throughout the city. [42]

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. [43]

University of Virginia

The University of Virginia closed shortly after the declaration of the emergency and remained closed all spring. Final Exercises (graduation) was not in person. [44] [45]

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

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

The UVA Hospital suspended in-patient visitation in late March in order to prepare for a surge in cases. [48] This had financial ramifications, and many personnel had to experience furloughs.

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. [49]

Researchers at the University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University both developed tests that could detect the presence of the virus. [50] [51]

Schools impact

Schools closed as soon as the emergency order was declared.

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. [52] Albemarle offered the same service at several locations throughout the county beginning on March 17.

Albemarle and Charlottesville delivered nearly 8,000 meals between March 17 and March 24. [53]


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]

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. [55]

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. [56] 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. [57]

City of Charlottesville's Economic Development Department initially retooled their grant programs to pivot towards resiliency efforts. [58]

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. [29] Others remained open for delivery. Governor Northam's Executive Order 55 provided clarity and allows for only essential businesses.

Adaptation
  • Ragged Mountain Running Shop decided to close effective on March 13 but the owners said they would continue online sales and delivery [59]
  • Milli Coffee Roasters began offering coffee to car service. [60]
  • 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. [61]
  • The cancellation of the Virginia Festival of the Book had a ripple effect on businesses such as New Dominion Bookshop, which had purchased additional stock for customers who will not be visiting Charlottesville this spring. [61]
  • 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.
  • 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]
  • Monticello closed on March 16 and opened on June 13 under new health protocols. [66] [67]
Restaurants

By early April, all restaurants were 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 urged 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 and raised $63,991. [72]
  • 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] 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 [74]
  • The Free Enterprise Forum release a report on July 13, 2020 that concluded tourism activity was down 58 percent in the second quarter of 2020. [75] [76]

On May 15, several restaurants were prepared to move forward with outdoor dining as state restrictions were eased, 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]

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. [79] Others such as First Presbyterian Church have suspended all activities through March 27. [80] Other institutions such as the Church of the Incarnation held services but with precautions.

Virginia's response

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 was 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 lead an effort to start production of plastic boxes that allow medical workers to intubate patients more safely. [82]


Medical capacity

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

The Army Corps of Engineers investigated sites for potential military hospitals but that never occurred. [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 also sought 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

March

  • March 16 – The PB&J Fund sought volunteers and donations to distribute food on March 16. [103] [104]
  • March 16 – Virginia Supreme Court declares a judicial emergency Order
  • March 16 – 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. [105]
  • March 16 – Thomas Jefferson Health District confirms first COVID-19 case in Charlottesville
  • March 17 – Charlottesville City Schools will begin distributing meals to children in bag lunches [42]
  • March 18 – University of Virginia students must be moved out of residence halls [106]
  • March 18 – Virginia Department of Environmental Quality suspends fieldwork for two weeks [107]
  • March 20Brazo's Tacos announces indefinite closure after having tried curbside service [74]
  • March 20 – Albemarle Police Chief Ron Lantz announces that a police officer tested positive for COVID-19 [108]
  • March 20Charlottesville Area Community Foundation announces more than $2 million has been raised [109]
  • March 24Greene County Board of Supervisors expected to meet to reaffirm local emergency [110]
  • March 27 – Albemarle County adopts continuity of governance ordinance [24]
  • March 27Collonades writes letter acknowledging presences of COVID-19 in facility [111]
  • March 31 – First fatality is reported in the Thomas Jefferson Health District [112]

April

May

  • May 7 – National Guard begins first of two days of mask-fitting exercises for health care workers [119]
  • May 8 – Executive Order 53 is set to expire, but could be extended again
  • May 18University of Virginia Board of Visitors meet virtually in open and closed session [120]
  • May 19 – Elections will be held in Scottsville [121]
  • May 20 – 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. [122]

June

July

  • July 1 – Albemarle County Board of Supervisors agrees to plan on how to use $9.5 million in funding [125]
  • July 13 – Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker holds press conference to remind people of seriousness of the pandemic [126]
  • July 15 – Albemarle Board of Supervisors considers sending a letter to Governor Ralph Northam requesting return to phase 2 restrictions, meaning fewer people at gatherings [8]
  • July 21 – City Council considers support for Frontline Workers Fair Treatment Charter [127]
  • July 23Albemarle County School Board holds first of three town hall meetings on reopening schools [128]
  • July 24 – The elected bodies in both Albemarle County and Charlottesville met to discuss further restrictions [129]
  • July 27 – Both Albemarle Board of Supervisors and Charlottesville City Council vote to impose greater restrictions than those allowed under Phase 3 of the Forward Virginia plan [130]
  • July 30 – Both Albemarle and Charlottesville School Boards vote to proceed with online instruction, though Albemarle did vote to allow some students to return to in-person instruction if they don't have Internet or are ESL learners [131]
  • July 31 – University of Virginia Board of Visitors meets to discuss reopening plans and contingencies. Rector Jim Murray states that "this epidemic is going to be the ultimate test of our students and a test of what makes UVA a special place.” [132]

August

September

  • September 16 – Albemarle County extends COVID ordinance through November 18 [10]
  • September 18 – UVa tells residents of Echols and Kellogg residence halls they must be tested due to testing and wastewater surveillance [9]

October

October 8 – Albemarle School Board votes 4-3 to begin in-person instruction for K-3 beginning on November 9, 2020 [12]

November

November 13 – Governor Northam announces a return to certain restrictions [134]

December

January

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. [142]

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital has 176 beds. [143]

In the early days of quarantine, one local ER nurse questioned in whether the hospital network is ready. [144]

Global resources

References

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