
Monday Update: Charlottesville COVID-19 response
The City of Charlottesville is adjusting the operations of some additional Parks & Recreation facilities as well as the Neighborhood Development Services Department.

The City of Charlottesville is adjusting the operations of some additional Parks & Recreation facilities as well as the Neighborhood Development Services Department.

Nobody could predict a crisis like the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we are currently experiencing.

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but staff is doing its part to provide enriching educational resources for everyone.

A Virginia Tech expert in gerontology encourages families to stay connected with their older loved ones while practicing social distancing.

The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Shenandoah Health District announced today a COVID-19 case in Lexington.

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine sent a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar today urging the agency to issue clear guidance for child care providers to determine whether these centers should remain open amid the nationwide COVID-19 outbreak.

The CDC defines social distancing as “remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet) from others when possible.”

An Albemarle County police officer tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, Police Chief Ron Lantz confirmed in a news release on Friday.

Until further notice, all Albemarle County playgrounds and pavilions are closed. Please observe posted signs.

The City of Charlottesville will be postponing next week’s Charlottesville City Council meetings related to the FY 2021 budget.
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