Dear Jack,
I'm wishing the best for you and your family during this difficult time. Every Monday, I'll be sending you updates on what the COVID-19 situation looks like in Virginia, and the latest news on what we're doing to stop the spread and help those who are impacted by the virus.
Phase 1 Reopening Delay
Governor Northam announced last Tuesday that he was granting the requests of several Northern Virginia localities (including Loudoun and Prince William) to reopen later than May 15th. Our transition to Phase 1 has been set for May 29th. You can read more here: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2020/may/headline-856741-en.html
Free Testing Available
Prince William County and Loudoun County are doing drive-through COVID-19 testing this week.
Prince William
Tuesday, May 19th, 10am-6pm
Drive-through and walk-up
Stonewall Jackson High School
8820 Rixlew Ln, Manassas 20109
Loudoun
Wednesday, May 20th, 10am-6pm
Drive-through
Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park
42405 Claudia Dr Leesburg 20175
Upcoming Elections
Hamilton, Round Hill, and Haymarket residents -- your town elections are Tuesday, May 19th. If you have not already voted absentee, you will have to vote in person. Please make sure to maintain a 6-foot distance from others, wear a face covering, and wash your hands.
Lovettsville, Middleburg, and Purcellville residents -- your town elections have been moved to Tuesday, June 4th. Your last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Thursday, May 28th. As a reminder, all voters can now vote absentee using the excuse 2A, "my disability or illness." You can request your absentee ballot here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/
The federal primary elections are coming up on Tuesday, June 23rd. You can check this PDF for a list of primary candidates in your district.
Coronavirus Numbers (5/18):
Confirmed Cases (US): 1,480,349 |
COVID-19 Deaths (US): 89,407 |
Tests performed (VA): 194,677 |
Confirmed Cases (VA): 31,140 |
Hospitalized (VA): 3,822 |
COVID-19 Deaths (VA): 1,014 |
Confirmed Cases (Loudoun): 1,486 |
COVID-19 Deaths (Loudoun): 48 |
Confirmed Cases (Prince William): 4,585 |
COVID-19 Deaths (Prince William): 78 |
As always, please reach out to my office if you need any assistance. My Senate email address is [email protected] and my in-district phone number is (571) 367-9080. I hope you and your family are able to stay safe and healthy during these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Senator John J. Bell
Senate of Virginia, 13th District
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