The Town of Purcellville encourages residents and businesses to stay informed about the latest developments of COVID-19 and to follow the guidance provided to stay safe and healthy during this time. This page includes the following:

• Town of Purcellville News Alerts about COVID-19
• Support Local Businesses During COVID-19
• Local, State, and Federal Resources
• Resources for Small Businesses 
• Prevention

Town of Purcellville News Alerts Related to COVID-19

Check for the latest press releases from the Town of Purcellville about its response to COVID-19.

Updates from the Town of Purcellville about COVID-19

• March 26, 2020 Update from the Town of Purcellville
• April 2, 2020 Update from the Town of Purcellville

Follow the Town of Purcellville Facebook page.

Support Local Businesses During COVID-19

The Town of Purcellville wants to support its local businesses as much as possible as we all adjust to these changing times for retail and dining. Businesses may complete the online application to be included in the listing and residents can see a directory of these businesses. 

Resources

Stay informed about the local, state and Federal response to COVID-19 with the links below. Resources for small businesses are provided further down on this page.

Loudoun County

• Loudoun County
  • Receive updates from Loudoun County
    • Text LCCOVID19 to 888777 to receive text alerts from Loudoun County about COVID-19
    • Sign up for email and text updates on COVID-19 in Notify Me, Blogs category
    • Follow the Loudoun County Government Facebook Page and @LoudounCoGovt
  • Loudoun County Public Schools
    • Get information about COVID-19 and LCPS operations.
  • Contact the Loudoun County Health Department with Questions
    • Email the Health Department 
    • Call the information line:  703-737-8300
      • Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
      • Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
  • Loudoun County has interactive maps that provide information about the following:
    • Loudoun restaurants and businesses with special options
    • Grocery stores and pharmacies with designated hours for vulnerable individuals
    • Loudoun Food Assistance Sites
    • Loudoun County Public Schools Community Meals

Commonwealth of Virginia

• Coronavirus in Virginia
  Information from the Commonwealth of Virginia about the Coronavirus
• Executive Order Fifty Three Issued by Governor Northam, March 23, 2020
  Governor Northam’s March 23, 2020 statewide order on March 23, 2020 to protect the health and safety of Virginians and reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Executive Order Fifty-Three orders the closure of certain non-essential businesses, bans all gatherings of more than 10 people, and closes all K-12 schools for the remainder of the academic year. Additional information and guidance about this Executive Order is also available.
• Executive Order Fifty Five Issued by Governor Northam, March 30, 2020
  Governor Ralph Northam issued a statewide Stay-at-Home order to protect the health and safety of Virginians and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The executive order takes effect immediately and will remain in place until June 10, 2020, unless amended or rescinded by a further executive order.
• Joint Statement from Bowser, Hogan, and Northam on Regional Coronavirus Response
• Northern Virginia Regional Commission Coronavirus Mapping and Data Resources
  Real-time coronavirus case summary information for the region and its counties and cities.
• Northern Virginia Regional Commission, Dedicated Shopping Times for Senior Citizens
• Order of the Governor and State Health Commissioner Declaration of Public Health Emergency
• Virginia Department of Education
  COVID-19 and Virginia Public Schools
• Virginia Department of Health
  Information from the Virginia Department of Health about COVID-19 
• Virginia Employment Commission

Federal Government

• 15 Days to Slow the Spread
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force at the White House
• Department of Labor, Families First Coronavirus Response Act
• Department of Treasury, Information about the CARES Act
• Disaster Distress Hotline
  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has a Disaster Distress Helpline that provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
• Federal Government Response to Coronavirus
• Internal Revenue Service, Economic Impact Payments
• Internal Revenue Service, Coronavirus Tax Relief
• Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
• Small Business Administration, Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
• Small Business Administration, Paycheck Protection Program
• U.S. Department of Labor: COVID-19 and the American Workplace

Resources for Small Businesses

Small businesses seeking assistance from the impact of COVID-19 may find the links below helpful.

• Loudoun County Economic Development
  • Business Resources
  • Support Our Businesses
  • Workforce and Employment Resources
  • Apply for a Small Business Administration Disaster Loan
  • Apply for an Innovation Grant
• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
• Department of Treasury, Information about the CARES Act
• Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
• Small Business Administration, Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
• Small Business Administration, Paycheck Protection Program

Prevention

The Town of Purcellville urges everyone to follow the steps provided by the CDC to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Clean your hands often

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. 
• Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.

Cover coughs and sneezes

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Throw used tissues in the trash.
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Clean and disinfect

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

Check the CDC’s website for additional information about how to prepare.

Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 from the CDC