Friends —

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in Virginia, we want to update you on the work Mark Warner is doing in the Senate to deal with the coronavirus outbreak and share some health precautions we all should take to protect our communities.

There are now 67 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth, and Mark is working hard in the Senate to make sure that Virginians and folks across the country are protected. He’s been outspoken on the fact that this is not the time for the Senate to take a break or delay legislation — they have a responsibility to keep working hard for the American people.

Here is what Mark Warner is working on in the Senate:

• This afternoon, Mark voted to pass an emergency bipartisan coronavirus relief bill that guarantees free coronavirus testing, expands unemployment benefits, preserves school breakfast and lunch programs, increases Medicaid funding, and provides other targeted relief for Americans impacted by the coronavirus.
• Earlier this month, Mark helped pass an $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus response bill that directed millions in needed resources for Virginia’s coronavirus response. That package includes provisions the senator personally wrote to increase access to critically important tele-health technology.
• Going forward, Mark is focused on passing additional targeted economic relief for American workers, because he believes no one should miss a paycheck or lose their job because of the coronavirus outbreak.

As he works to pass laws to protect us in the Senate, we’ve got to do our part to protect our own communities. That means following the Center for Disease Control’s Coronavirus guidelines, including washing your hands often and avoiding sharing personal items and beverages. It’s hard to be apart from those we love, but the steps that we take to practice social distancing now could be critical in slowing and ending the spread of COVID-19.

Help us spread the word — not the virus. Here are two actions you can take right now to make sure that your friends and family are well-informed and that you’re up to date on the latest coronavirus news:

• Follow sources of reliable information. We recommend following the CDC and Virginia Department of Health for up-to-date health information. We will also be posting the latest news about cases in Virginia and resources for Virginians through the Team Warner Twitter and Facebook accounts.
• Forward this email to 3 people. We’re committed to keeping this list informed about the latest coronavirus news in the Commonwealth and will be sending updates at least once a week.

We will get through this together if everyone does their part to slow and stop the spread of the virus. We will continue to provide regular updates to this list.

Be well,

— Team Warner