Create an Account Sign In Search Government Services Explore Business How Do I You Are Here: Feature LinksCovid-19 Covid-19 CDC COVID-19 INFORMATION YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY NEWS RELEASES POSTED HERE PLEASE VISIT LINKS BELOW FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON COVID-19 Residents and businesses are asked to continue to assist in limiting false rumors and closely monitor the evolving situation through credible sources such as the Virginia Department of Health website: Virginia Department of Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 website. VDH has a statewide call center that can be reached at 1-877-VAX-IN-VA (or 1-877-829-4682). All citizens are strongly encouraged to visit the Center for Disease Control website for detailed information on simple steps which can help protect themselves, their families, our neighbors and community. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html CDC Situation Summary CDC Prevention and Treatment CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers Supreme Court Approves Rockbridge County Circuit Court Jury Trial Plan Rockbridge County Circuit Court Jury Trial Plan Please see the linked January 2021 Press Release on the Central Shenandoah Health District Vaccine plan: CSHD Moves to Phase 1b Central Shenandoah Vaccine Messaging 1.28.2021 **ABOVE LINKS UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2021** Central Shenandoah Vaccine Messaging 1.20.2021 Central Shenandoah Vaccine Messaging CSHD Vaccine Distribution Status Please visit Central Shenandoah Health District website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/central-shenandoah/covid-19-vaccine-information/ for the most up-to-date information about local COVID-19 vaccine distribution in our district. Vaccine Office Hours Please see links to Local Higher Education Institutions Plans for Fall 2020 DSLCC – https://www.dslcc.edu/sites/default/files/assets/files/PDFs/DSLCC%20REOPENING%20PLAN%202-FINAL%20SIGNED.pdf SVU – https://svu.edu/news/2020/southern-virginia-university-is-open-for-fall-2020/ WLU -https://my.wlu.edu/covid-19-resources/community-updates/covid-19-planning-update-our-approach-to-fall-term VMI - https://www.vmi.edu/fall-2020/ Please see the linked July 2nd, 2020 Press Release: "Update on Efforts, Resources & Testing July 2, 2020" Please read the press release (linked below) from June 1, 2020 on the County of Rockbridge plan for phased reopening of government facilities and activities after Covid-19 pandemic response: Rockbridge County to Gradually Reopen Offices Press Release *Please review the Virginia "SAFER AT HOME: PHASE ONE GUIDELINES FOR ALL BUSINESS SECTORS" Document: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Virginia-Forward-Phase-One-Business-Sector-Guidelines.pdf *The Following Headline is a link to 04/07/2020 Official Rockbridge Regional News Release: Rockbridge, Lexington and Buena Vista Share Updated Covid-19 Message *The Following Headline is a link to 03/26/2020 Official Rockbridge County News Release: Rockbridge County Administrative Offices Revised Meeting Procedures *THE FOLLOWING HEADLINE IS A LINK TO 03/20/2020 OFFICIAL VDH NEWS RELEASE: COVID-19 VDH NEWS RELEASE FOR ROCKBRIDGE REGION *THE FOLLOWING HEADLINE IS A LINK TO 03/20/2020 OFFICIAL REGIONAL NEWS RELEASE: **VDH Confirms First COVID-19 Case in Rockbridge Area** **THE FOLLOWING HEADLINE IS A LINK TO 03/19/2020 OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWS RELEASE: ****ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED TO PUBLIC / REVISED BOARD MEETING PROCEDURE**** **THE FOLLOWING HEADLINE IS A LINK TO 03/17/2020 OFFICIAL REGIONAL LOCALITIES JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: Coronavirus 03/17/2020 Joint Media Release - Emergency Declaration Lexington, VA – Rockbridge County, the City of Lexington and the City of Buena Vista have joined other localities in the region and state in declaring a Local Emergency in response to the threat to public health and safety associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition to providing the ability to be more nimble in decision-making during this ever-changing event, the declaration will allow the localities easier access to funding and other resources from state and federal agencies as they become available. For information specific to Lexington visit HERE For information specific to Buena Vista visit HERE and check City News section ***** Board of Supervisor Meetings will now be conducted through Zoom Meetings and streamed live to Youtube for public viewing. The public can view live and recorded meetings by going to the "Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors" Youtube channel linked Here. If you wish to view the meeting live you will select the video that has a red "LIVE NOW" or view the recorded meetings after the event. Currently the public can address their comments and questions by: Sending an email to citizencomment@rockbridgecountyva.gov or, Leave a written comment in an envelope at the drop box of the front entrance to Rockbridge County Administrative building at 150 South Main Street. We are working on adding a "Webinar" feature for Zoom meetings to begin for the April 13th, 2020 meeting. This feature will allow citizens to attend the meeting as a participant, without microphone or webcam function. The public can use the "Question and Answer" feature to address comments or questions during the meeting as well. Local Educational Announcements: By order of the Governor of Virginia, all K-12 Public Schools are closed until at least March 27th. For Rockbridge County Public Schools info see HERE VMI, W&L, SVU and DSLCC have made adjustments to their student schedules. Links are shown below for details and any updated information. VMI-https://www.vmi.edu/cadet-life/health-and-safety/coronavirus- updates/ W&L-https://my.wlu.edu/emergency-management/2019-novel- coronavirus-(covid-19) SVU - https://svu.edu/covid-19/ DSLCC - https://www.dslcc.edu/dslcc-health-safety Other Agency Announcements Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS): VPAS has provided the following release on 04/17/2020: VPAS We Need Your Help An update from VPAS on Covid-19 can be found here. Rockbridge Parks and Recreation: Parks and Recreation Limited Use Policy Rockbridge Area Department of Social Services Announcement: Rockbridge Area Department of Social Services will be closed to the public beginning March 20th. We will conduct any required interviews for Benefits via telephone and will accept verifications through USPS or electronically. Any verifications brought to the agency will need to be placed in the drop box located outside the main entrance. We will provide access to paper forms outside the main entrance. If we have any expedited SNAP or replacement EBT cards that need to be issued we will be mailing the EBT cards. As for Family Services and Adult Services those programs will continue to function as required per policy until any other directive(s) comes from VDSS as to how those programs will continue to operate during this time. The following are phone numbers to apply for benefits or to report CPS/APS: *To apply for SNAP, Medicaid and TANF: 1-855-635-4370 *To apply for Medicaid only: 1-855-242-8282 *To apply online: www.commonhelp.virginia.gov *Healthcare Market Place: 1-800-318-2596 or www.healthcare.gov *For EBT Replacement card: 1-866-281-2448 *To report APS (Adult Protective Services): 888-832-3858 *To report CPS (Child Protective Services): 800-552-7096 Carillion Stonewall Jackson Hospital: (CSJH) has revised policies to safeguard the community. For details, please visit: www.CarilionClinic.org/coronavirus and has issued the following response Circuit Courts County of Rockbridge- Please see the Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Circuit Court Judge Order Regarding Business at the Rockbridge County Courthouse Monday, March 16, 2020 through Monday, April 6, 2020, non-essential, non-emergency court proceedings in all district and circuit courts are suspended absent a specific exemption. This includes a prohibition on new eviction cases for tenants who are unable to pay rent as a result of COVID-19. All non-exempted court deadlines are tolled and extended for a period of 21 days. See formal notice HERE. Rockbridge Regional Library – A restricted use policy has been implemented for at least two weeks. For more information, visit: https://www.rrlib.net/ The Lexington/Rockbridge/Buena Vista Tourism offices will be closed until March 31st. For more information, visit: https://lexingtonvirginia.com/articles/travel-advisory Rockbridge Feeds Hunger Coalition: Rockbridge Feeds has issued the following response to COVID-19. 50Ways Rockbridge: 50 Ways Rockbridge has released a statement from Carillion Clinic, see here 50 Ways Rockbridge A group of Rockbridge Area neighbors has set up a community help page. People can click the “GET HELP” and/or the “GIVE HELP” link and fill out a short form. The group will monitor the forms and try to match requests for help with offers of help. Whenever possible, the coordinators will match up those desiring help with existing governmental or non-profit helplines, such as the Rockbridge Area Relief Association. In addition, the group has started a Facebook group, Rockbridge Community Aid Covid-19, as an online place to share information and resources. Don’t forget the Community Resource List, available at from the 50 Ways Rockbridge website. PLEASE VISIT LINKS BELOW FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON COVID-19 Residents and businesses are asked to continue to assist in limiting false rumors and closely monitor the evolving situation through credible sources such as the Virginia Department of Health website: Virginia Department of Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 website. VDH has a statewide call center that can be reached at 1-877-ASK-VDH3. All citizens are strongly encouraged to visit the Center for Disease Control website for detailed information on simple steps which can help protect themselves, their families, our neighbors and community. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html CDC Situation Summary CDC Prevention and Treatment CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers Covid-19 COVID-19 Business and Employee Assistance Board of Supervisors Bid Postings Budgets / Audits County Code County FOIA Rights & Responsibilities Comprehensive Plan Departments A-F Departments G-Z Transparency Agendas & Minutes Alert Rockbridge GIS Mapping Employment Intranet Helpful Links Home Site Map Copyright Notices Helpful Numbers Rockbridge Links Accessibility Government Website by CivicPlus® Contact Us County Administration Building 150 S. Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 Ph: 540-463-4361