Health & Safety

• Virginia Health & Safety Measures - Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. The Governor has also outlined additional measures to ensure the health and safety of all Virginians.
• Vaccines.gov - Information of vaccine safety and where to get a vaccine for COVID-19
• Virginia Department of Health - Coronavirus preparedness guidelings and COVID-19 cases in Virginia.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - What you need to know about Coronavirus in the United States.
• World Health Organization (WHO) - Guidelines on combating Coronavirus from a world perspective.

Economic Assistance

• Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 - (Phase I) Bill that provides emergency funding to federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act, 2020 - (Phase II) - Employer paid leave requirements
• CARES Act, 2020 - (Phase III)
• Overview of the Phase III Coronavirus economic relief package (the CARES Act) from 1st District Representative Rob Whittman.
• Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
• The Heroes Act (Second Stimulus Package)
• American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021

Taxes 

• IRS Tax Relief information for individuals, businesses and others affected by coroanavirus including changes in filing deadlines. Individuals may order free copies of IRS tax forms and Instructions online at www.IRS.gov/orderforms or by calling 800-829-3676. They can also download forms at www.irs.gov/forms-pubs. 
• Virginia Tax information for taxpayers affected by ongoing coronavirus pandemic including income tax filing and payment extensions.

Unemployment

• With the Coronavirus forcing the closure of many businesses, new measures are being implemented to help Virginia residents who are being laid off.  At the direction of Gov. Ralph Northam, waiting periods and the requirement to conduct two job searches a week are waived, and other eligibility criteria have been changed.  For more information or to apply for unemployement benefits visit the Virginia Employment Commission website.

Business

• The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) coronavirus resource page provides a list of relief programs, and it offers guidance to small business owners during this crisis. As part of its disaster assistance program, the SBA is providing low-interest working capital loans of up to $2 million to small businesses and nonprofits affected by the coronavirus.
• The U.S. Chamber of Commerce provides resources for combatting the coronavirus including a guide for the emergency loans for small businesses.
  
• Resources for Small Businesses & Employees - What small businesses and employees need to know regarding benefits, qualified sick leave wages, qualified family leave wages, unemployment insurance, etc.