COVID-19 Coronavirus Information

CARES RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE

This fund will assist with delinquent mortgage and/or rent for individuals affected by COVID-19.  (Affected includes:  loss of job, work hours decreased, had to stay home to take care of child due to daycare or schools being closed or unable to work or apply for work due to positive COVID-19 test)  The mortgage/rent must be delinquent from March 25 to current day.  

Contact Chasta White in the Department of Community Development at 799-5260, ext. 2506 for more information.

Social Services - Utility Assistance 

This fund will pay fifty (50) percent of delinquent utility bills for individuals affected by COVID-19 (Affected includes: loss of job, work hours decreased, had to stay home to take care of child due to daycare or schools being closed or unable to work or apply for work due to positive COVID-19 test).

Contact Social Services at 434-799-6543.

Air Purifier Program

This program will help distribute air purifiers to low income families who have had a positive COVID-19 test in the last 30 days and who are or may have high risk family members in the household. Along with the application, applicants must submit proof of income, proof of a positive test from with the last 30 days, and proof of underlining health issues that may deem them high risk.

For more information, please contact Chasta White or Victoria Mitchell for more information at 799-5260. 

COVIDWISE App

Download Virginia’s free COVIDWISE Exposure Notifications app to help protect your community while protecting your privacy.

COVIDWISE uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to quickly notify users who have likely been exposed so you can reduce the risk of infection for your friends and family and help Virginia stop the spread.

More information for the Virginia Department of Health -COVIDWISE

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See the Chart

The City of Danville is working to make sure that we have plans in place to quickly implement a phased in approach to restore our local economy.  The City government plays a role in coordinating and supporting much of the activity necessary for us to be successful in that effort.  The chart is based on the White House three phase plan to Opening America.  At each phase, there are steps that can be taken to safely get people back to work, school, and recreation.  There are roles described for various aspects of our community to perform in order to make this effort as swift and successful as possible.  City officials are working with public health officials, non-profits, foundations, and other levels of government to be prepared to implement best practices at the appropriate time so that our economy can safely reopen.  Our success relies heavily on the people in our community following social distancing guidelines.  We encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website to get tips on how to protect yourself and others.  

Local Declarations

Danville News Releases

River City TV: 5/28/2020

"Standing Together Six Feet Apart" - Local assistance for businesses to re-open safely

RIVER CITY TV: 5/27/2020

Interview with Dr. Spillman

River City TV: 5/13/2020

Interview with Dr. Spillman

River City TV: 5/5/2020

Update from Dr. Spillman from VDH

River City TV: 4/28/2020

Update from Dr. Spillman at VDH

River City TV: 4/23/2020

Interview with City Manager Ken Larking

River City TV: 3/24/2020

Interview with City Manager Ken Larking

River City TV: 3/23/2020

Interview with Dr. Scott Spillmann of the Virginia Department of Health

River City TV: 3/19/2020

Mayor Alonzo Jones addresses the COVID-19 virus and the City of Danville’s response.

River City TV: 3/19/2020

Interview with City Registrar Peggy Petty

River City TV: 3/17/2020

Interview with City Manager Ken Larking

River City TV: 3/16/2020

Interview with City Manager Ken Larking

River City TV: 3/2/2020

Interview with Dr. Scott Spillmann of the Virginia Department of Health