Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Case Update

• Number of positive COVID-19 tests in Virginia: 27,813
• Number of positive COVID-19 tests in Loudoun County: 1,339
• Number of COVID-19 deaths in Loudoun County: 44
• Learn more about COVID testing and cases in Virginia

Loudoun County Update

• Loudoun County Initiates COVID-19 Impact Fund Project: On May 13, 2020, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the COVID-19 Impact Fund program, which will provide funding for eligible nonprofit organizations to address the needs of low- to moderate-income households. The county will be distributing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support projects or activities that help families and individuals prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19. The program will be funded using approximately $310,000 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act CDBG allocation through an online competitive application process. Read the news release.
• Explore Job Opportunities: The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is now recruiting 1,300 contractors for various positions to support COVID-19 efforts, including COVID-19 case investigator, COVID-19 contact tracer, COVID-19 testing coordinator, COVID-19 contact tracing supervisor, COVID-19 data manager, and COVID-19 analytics coordinator. If you are interested in any of these positions, visit this list of staffing agencies where you can apply. You should indicate that you want to apply for a COVID-19 position through the Virginia Department of Health. 
• Find Out How to Get Assistance with Basic Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been widespread and is likely to continue for some time. The financial fallout from the pandemic is affecting many Loudoun families, who find themselves in need of help. Read the post from earlier today for details. 
• Please visit loudoun.gov/temporaryclosures before visiting county offices to check on the status of operations at our various facilities.       

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Latest Headlines

• Loudoun County Initiates COVID-19 Impact Fund Project
• Town of Purcellville: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and Independence Day Parade Canceled
• Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Face coverings will be required on Metro trains, buses, and in stations
• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles: DMV to Safely Reopen 11 Customer Service Centers for Specific Services by Appointment Only Beginning May 18
• Virginia Department of Health Releases Disaggregated Testing Data; No Differences in Trends
• Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam: Governor Northam Delays Phase One for Accomack County and the City of Richmond
• Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam: Governor Northam Calls for Increased COVID-19 Testing in Two Federally-Run Detention Facilities
• Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam: Virginia Releases April 2020 Revenue Report
• Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam: Virginia Sells Center for Innovative Technology Office Building Complex in Northern Virginia

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Loudoun County Public Schools
Get the latest information for parents and students from Loudoun County Public Schools:

• Resources for Families: Mental Health, Wellness and Community Resources for Families
• COVID-19 Preparedness at www.lcps.org/COVID19
• Continuity of Education at www.lcps.org/ContinuityOfEducation

Educate Yourself About COVID-19

• Know how to protect yourself and your family
• Know the symptoms of COVID-19
• What to do if you think you are sick