Coronavirus Information (COVID-19)

For the latest information and public health guidance regarding COVID-19, citizens are encouraged to see the following websites:

 http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/surveillance-and-investigation/novel-coronavirus/

 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Virginia's Phase 3 of Reopening - Effective July 1, 2020
 
Virginia's Executive Order 67

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Phase 3 Operations
 
Declaration of Local Emergency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 16, 2020  
Contact: Garland H. Hamlett, Chairman
Director of Emergency Management
434-542-5117
dwitt@charlottecountyva.gov

DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)  

The County of Charlotte has enacted a Declaration of Local Emergency in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  The local declaration is effective Monday, March 16, 2020 at 4:28 p.m. The declaration follows Governor Northam’s State Declaration of Emergency and President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration.  A local declaration allows the County of Charlotte to maximize preparedness and response efforts regarding COVID-19.  During this local emergency, Charlotte County will make every effort to provide uninterrupted essential services to our citizens.  

We encourage our citizens to check the County website at www.charlotteva.com as we continue to share information about county facilities and services.  Additionally, we urge all residents to visit the following links for the latest information and public health guidance:

http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/surveillance-and-investigation/novel-coronavirus/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

 
Charlotte County's Temporary Operational Changes to Protect Public Health
 
Effective May 29th individuals inside business and public facilities are required to wear a face covering or mask in accordance with Executive Order Sixty-Three and with the exceptions noted in the order. Exceptions include when eating and drinking, children under 10 (although  children over 3 are encouraged to wear them) and those with certain medical exemptions.

Enforcement will be through the health department rather than law enforcement as failure to wear a mask will not be considered a criminal activity. The Governor noted that this is about safety, protecting both workers and customers. Chief of Staff Clark Mercer clarified that the Virginia Dept. of Health will target those businesses that are “grossly negligent” in requiring masks and will consist of a warning first followed by court intervention leading suspension of operating license if necessary.  

Charlotte County's temporary operational changes, outlined in the documents below and designed to protect public health and encourage social distancing are also still in place.  Those visiting County offices are asked to abide by these procedures to protect the health of themselves, County employees and others.

Due to continuing concerns regarding COVID-19, citizens are still encouraged to contact County staff by telephone, e-mail or fax during normal business hours whenever possible to conduct necessary business.  
 
County Offices COVID-19 Operational Procedures - Updated May 29, 2020
 
Charlotte County Courts COVID-19 Policies and Procedures - May 28, 2020
 
10th Judicial Circuit and 10th Judicial District Operational Procedures - Order Issued May 13, 2020
 
COVID-19 Information from the Supreme Court of Virginia
 
Health Department Operational Procedures - Piedmont Health District - March 27, 2020
 
Virginia Career Works (Keysville Center) Operations - March 23, 2020
 
 
Resources for Charlotte County Public School Students & Parents
 
Charlotte County Public Schools is regularly updating their website and Facebook page with information related to meal pickup for children in Charlotte County, curriculum including Public TV Stations' "VA TV Classroom" programming, school policies related to COVID-19, and other school related issues. For more information visit  http://www.ccpsk12.org/or https://www.facebook.com/ccpsk12/.
 
Resources for Businesses & Workers Affected by COVID-19
 
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Guidance & Loan Programs
 
Longwood Small Business Development Center Resources
 
Unemployment Insurance Registration & Claims
 
Guidance for Virginia Businesses & Employers
 
Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (DHCD)
 
Learn about VDEM's Portal for the Private Sector or Participate in Virginia's survey to  identify potential sources of Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) and/or Supply Chain Issues (VDEM)
 
Register for VDEM's Private Sector Portal to be added to their distribution list & receive correspondence on the Commonwealth's actions  
 
Additional On-line Resources