COVID-19
Business Toolkit
Quick Links:
Below you will find quick lines to some of the most up-to-date resources
- Paycheck Protection Program
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance
- SBA Debt Relief
- SBA Express Bridge Loans
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- SBA Products and Resources
- Government Contracting
- Local Assistance
Guidance for Employers
How to plan and respond to the Coronavirus
Workplace Tips
Tips and resources for employers to combat the virus
More resources
For consolidated, business-specific guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), please click here.
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The Virginia Department of Taxation
- Businesses impacted by COVID-19 can also request to defer the payment of state sales tax due March 20, 2020, for 30 days.
- When granted, businesses will be able to file no later than April 20, 2020 with a waiver of any penalties.
- The Virginia Department of Taxation is extending the due date of payment of Virginia individuals and corporate income taxes. While filing deadlines remain the same, the due date for individual and corporate income tax will now be June 1, 2020.
- Please note that interest will still accrue, so taxpayers who are able to pay by the original deadlines should do so.
More information on deferring payment and how to file can be found here: www.tax.virginia.gov
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The Virginia Department of Education
As part of Governor Northam’s Executive Order 53, K-12 schools will remain closed through the duration of the academic year. The Virginia Department of Education has established a resource page for students and parents that includes educational guides, approved meal service sites, and the latest information addresses the most frequently asked questions.
The Virginia Department of Education also announced that they will be submitting a waiver to the Federal testing requirements, meaning students will likely not be participating in Standards of Learning (SOL) testing this school year.
Quick Links:
- List of Approved Meal Service Sites
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Parent Guide for School-Age Students
- Joint Guidance for Emergency Child Care
Quick Links
Virginia Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health is continually updating its resources to include the latest numbers and information relevant to COVID-19 in the Commonwealth.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
County Resources
US Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber has released a comprehensive resource kit for businesses. View the kit here.
Please find below a list of all of the most recent guides to the aid and programs being made available to assist businesses during the ongoing pandemic, including the newest guide to the paid sick and FMLA programs.
- Guide to Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Guide
- Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide
- Coronavirus Response Toolkit
For more U.S. Chamber information and resources, visit our U.S. Chamber page.
Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP):
Visit the Virginia Public Access Project’s (VPAP) COVID-19 Dashboard
This dashboard provides a timeline of confirmed cases each day and a statewide map showing the number of cases by locality.
World Health Organization
For more resources, including consolidated, business-specific guidance from the CDC, please click here.
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Fast Facts on COVID-19
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What is it?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new virus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
How does COVID-19 spread?
The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or an object that has the virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Who is at risk?
Some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:
- Older adults
- People who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease
What can people do to stay healthy and stop the spread of germs?
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- If you are sick stay home (except to get medical care).
How should employers prepare for the potential of coronavirus in their business community?
The CDC has provided interim guidance on its website. Click here to read details.