DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) -- The Virginia Department of Health now reports widespread community transmission of COVID-19.
This means that COVID-19 is spreading in communities across Virginia, and as additional cases are identified each day, it's a reminder that everyone can and should practice personal precautions to help stop the spread.
"All Virginians should stay home and practice social distancing," urges Scott Spillmann, M.D., M.P.H., director, Pittsylvania-Danville Health District. "If you have to go out for critical things like grocery shopping or medical care, stay at least six feet away from others. And wash your hands and surfaces often. These personal precautions apply to all of us, wherever we are."
Older adults, especially those 65 and older, and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more severe complications from COVID-19.
Stay home and avoid close contact with people who are sick.
"Even if you’re not at high risk for COVID-19, you can do your part to stop the spread by staying home and practicing social distancing," said Dr. Spillmann.
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