a step in the right direction

in an email from the town:

Like communities around the globe, the Town of Strasburg is working to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to protect the health and welfare of its residents, visitors and employees. You can stay up to date about Town services and get links to relevant sources at our website: https://www.strasburgva.com/covid19 Link to Shenandoah County Business Resources Important updates from the Governor Virginia will follow the federal guidelines of gatherings of 10 or more people. This means that all restaurants, malls, fitness centers, and other businesses must comply with these regulations or temporarily close. Restaurants are encouraged to continue offering take-out options.  Virginians that are 65 or older should self-quarantine. The administration is working on solutions to ensure that older Virginians can still get food, medicine, and other needs met.   All DMV offices will be closed to the public. Online services are still available, so anyone who needs to renew a license or registration may do so online. For Virginians who have a license or registration that expires on May 15, 2020, there will be a 60 day extension.  Unemployment funds are available through the Virginia Employment Commission. The Governor has waived the one week waiting period so that workers can start receiving benefits right away. Affected workers or businesses can contact the Virginia Employment Commission for information on how to apply for help.  The Governor is urging younger Virginians to social distance, underscoring the importance of mitigating the spread of this disease. It is critical that we think not of ourselves, but of others. Young and healthy people may think this won't affect them, but the Governor is asking everyone to think of parents and grandparents, your neighbors, and your communities.  The Virginia Department of Health will continue posting information on the number of cases on their website at noon, in addition to other resources. Please visit the VDH website often.   Finally, please continue to take basic health precautions to avoid contracting the disease: Wash your hands with soap and water Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze Stay at home if you feel sick Avoid touching your face

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