DBHDS COVID-19 Website

The novel coronavirus-19 has impacted the people and workers of the Commonwealth of Virginia in unprecedented ways.  DBHDS is committed to giving choices for individuals for the most up to date information and resources for the DBHDS community based on science and common sense.

Virginians are strongly encouraged to:

  • wash hands regularly
  • if not vaccinated, maintain six feet of physical distance when outside of home
  • Get tested immediately if you have COVID-19 symptoms.

The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving. We encourage providers to regularly monitor information from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please select a topic area to the right for more information and guidance from DBHDS.

Please select a topic area to the right for more information and guidance from DBHDS.

DBHDS Mental Hygiene Resources:

CDC Guidance update

COVID-19 Vaccines:

Testing:

Treatments:

Virginia specific Websites:

Latest Updates and Resources for Health Care Providers:

Infection Prevention Training Resources:

Tracking COVID-19 Cases

  • DBHDS is providing updates on positive staff and patient cases at DBHDS facilities on Wednesdays. The frequency of updates will be adjusted as needed. Please note there are approximately 5,500 staff and 1,850 patients among the 12 DBHDS facilities. Click below for the latest update:
    COVID-19 Tracker (October 27, 2022)

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Please click here for a PDF of Coping with COVID-19 in Virginia