COVID-19 Resources and Vaccine Safety

Governor's Executive Directive 18

State Employees

Learn about COVID-19 vaccine safety, including effectiveness, why getting a vaccine is important, the latest on variants, and other resources. Below are links to the Virginia Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccinations and Testing

How can I get a copy of my COVID-19 vaccination record?

Where can I obtain a vaccine?

Vaccine Safety

New! Mythbusters: Ask the Experts

• Dr. Danny Avula, Vaccination Coordinator, Virginia Department of Health
• Dr. Lourdes Martin, Internal Medicine, Sentara Hospital Medicine Physicians

Why get a vaccine?

Speaking of COVID-19 vaccines

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?

How effective are the COVID-19 vaccines?

Vaccine Mythbusters

Myths vs. Facts

Myths, Facts & FAQs (Sentara Health)

Learn More About the COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Virus Mutations

How do viruses spread and change?

Is the Delta variant in Virginia?

Safe at Work

Executive Directive 18 - Interim Guidance from DGS - September 16, 2021

Policy Guide - Policy 4.10 Annual Leave - Carryover Limits - September 10, 2021

Executive Directive #18 - Frequently Asked Questions - September 2, 2021

Executive Directive #18 - Interim Guidance from VITA - September 2, 2021

Interim Guidance on Executive Directive #18 Employee COVID-19 Testing - August 20, 2021

Employee Testing Options for Agencies -August 20, 2021

Guidance for HR - Accommodations In Connection To Testing For COVID-19 - August 20, 2021

Request Form for Medical Accommodation For COVID-19 Testing - August 20, 2021

Request Form for Religious Accommodation for COVID-19 Testing - August 20, 2021

COVID-19 Testing Acknowledgement Form Template - August 20, 2021

Policy Guide - Policy 4.52 Public Health Emergency Leave Application to COVID-19 Event  - August 25, 2021

Interim Guidance on Executive Directive 18 - Contract Workers - August 14, 2021

Interim Guidance on Executive Directive 18 - Ensuring a Safe Workplace - August 10, 2021

Vaccination Status Form Template - August 10, 2021

DOLI’s Proposed Amendments to Final Permanent Standard Adopted

The Safety and Health Codes Board (Board) held an emergency electronic meeting on June 29, 2021 and adopted Proposed Amendments to the Final Permanent Standard (FPS), for Infectious Disease Prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus. The Department would now like to invite the public to register its comments on these adopted proposed amendments. The Public Comment Forum will be open through July 31^st.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Resources

Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Resources and Dashboards

US Centers for Disease Control - Resources and Guidance

COVID-19 Archive

COVID-19 Archive - Contains earlier versions of guidance documents published to support COVID-19 initiatives.