Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Loudoun County COVID-19 Data Snapshot
Last report 3/10/21@4:55 p.m.

• Total Cases: 23,708 (up 67 since last report)
• Current 7-day positivity rate in Loudoun County (PCR test only): 6.1% (down 0.5% since last report)
• Total Hospitalizations: 894 (up 10 since last report)
• Total Deaths: 262 (up 2 since last report) 
• Total Vaccine Doses Administered - Loudoun: 96,133 (up 1,775 since last report) I  Virginia: 2,493,097 (up 64,197 since last report) 
• View Comprehensive Data on the Virginia Department of Health Website:
  • Cases, demographics, localities, outbreaks, testing, and more
  • Virginia's Key COVID-19 Measures
  • COVID-19 Data Insights
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Summary
• View More Regional Cumulative Data, Gating Criteria, and Other Key Measures

Loudoun County Update

• First Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 Variant in Virginia: The Virginia Department of Health reports that the first case of the B.1.351 COVID-19 variant, which first emerged in South Africa, has been reported in the northern region of Virginia. Health officials are not surprised. They say viruses change all the time and they expect to continue to see new variants of COVID-19. They also say the variants point to the importance of continuing mitigation strategies, such as:  
  • Physical distancing.
  • Wearing masks. 
  • Washing hands often.
  • Avoiding crowds. 
  • Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 when it’s your turn.
  • Staying home if you are infected with COVID-19 or if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
  • Read details in the news release from the Virginia Department of Health. 
  • Read more about variants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.     
• Free COVID-19 Testing March 16 & 18: Loudoun County's next drive-thru COVID-19 testing events are scheduled for March 16 and 18, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. These are part of the county's ongoing free, twice-weekly events on Tuesdays and Thursdays at various locations in March. These are not mass testing events, so a limited number of tests will be available based on the capacity of each location. The complete schedule and links to registration forms that can be filled out ahead of time may be found at loudoun.gov/covid19testing.
• Virtual Help for Virtual Job Searches: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way meetings are conducted, including job interviews and professional development events. If you’re looking for a job and not yet comfortable with virtual meetings, the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center is offering a free online workshop that can help. 
The workshop will highlight the basics of using two of the most commonly used virtual platforms: GoToMeeting and Zoom. Learn how to check your settings, camera and microphone. Practice with the presenter and get more comfortable using these virtual platforms. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Find details and register here
• More Information:
• Please visit loudoun.gov/temporaryclosures before visiting county offices to check on the status of operations at our various facilities.       
• Missed one of our updates? View all updates.
• Visit loudoun.gov/coronavirus for more information about COVID-19, including a list of FAQs.

• Sign up for email and text updates about Loudoun’s response to COVID-19 at loudoun.gov/coronavirus 
• Opt in to receive text message updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic:
  • English: Text LCCOVID19 to 888777
  • Spanish: Text LCCOVIDESP to 888777
• Follow the Loudoun County Government Facebook Page and @LoudounCoGovt on Twitter

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

• LCPS COVID-19 Case Data
• Resources for Families: Mental Health, Wellness and Community Resources for Families
• Return to School 

Educate Yourself About COVID-19

• COVIDWISE Exposure Notifications App
• Know how to protect yourself and your family
• Know the symptoms of COVID-19
• What to do if you think you are sick
• Virginia Department of Health Online Tool: Find Out Which Phase of the Vaccination Campaign You Fall Under
• V-safe: After-Vaccination Health Checker