City of Richmond COVID-19 Public Briefing March 31, 2020 City of Richmond responds to the Governor’s “Stay at Home” Order Playgrounds and sports facilities such as basketball, tennis and pickleball courts will be closed for the duration of the order.  Sunbathing, swimming and gathering in groups in the James River Park System is also prohibited. This is in compliance with the governor’s order, as the surfaces are not being sanitized and the activities themselves do not allow for the appropriate social distancing.  Click here to read more from the Parks and Recreation Department. Ask yourself: is it essential? Essential activities are the only reason you should be leaving your home. This includes vital trips like going to the grocery store, pharmacy or doctor’s office. The stay at home order is not a lockdown, but an indication of how seriously everyone should take this pandemic.  Read what the Governor states is essential  here. ...

In order to dispel confusion regarding the Stay at Home Order issued by Governor Northam on Monday, March 30 and how it related to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, the department has put together a brief frequently asked questions list.  What is the “Stay at Home Order”? Issued by Governor Ralph Northam on March 30, 2020, the  Stay at Home Order  states:  “ All individuals in Virginia shall remain at their place of residence, except as provided below. To the extent individuals use shared or outdoor spaces, whether on land or on water, they must at all times maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person, with the exception of family or household members or caretakers. Individuals may leave their residences for the purpose of:  a. Obtaining food, beverages, goods, or services as permitted in Executive Order 53;  b. Seeking medical attention, essential social services, governmental services, ass...

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The City of Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) will host a disaster resource webinar to provide small businesses with direction on how to navigate through the current COVID-19 crisis.  The webinar will consist of information about resources provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The webinar will be Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 11a.m - 12p.m. Businesses will find out more about the available resources to assist them with recovering from the COVID-19 crisis. All business are encouraged to attend! Registration is required in order to receive the meeting link and conference call information.  Register now:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A4AD23A3F85-disaster Registration is required. For more information, contact LaQuiana Bailey at (804) 646-1875 or  laquiana.bailey@richmondgov.com ##

“La Ciudad de Richmond apoya completamente la orden del gobernador de permanecer en sus casas. “De acuerdo a la orden del gobernador, la ciudad está limitando el acceso a ciertas instalaciones al aire libre. Las áreas infantiles de recreación y as canchas que están ubicadas tanto en las escuelas públicas como en los parques públicos de Richmond serán cerradas. Se prohíben todas las actividades y deportes de equipo.  “También se restringen las actividades en el río James: no se permitirá bañarse en el río, nadar, tomar el sol o reunirse en grupos, aunque las personas aún pueden hacer ejercicio en la zona, tal como caminar, correr, trotar o montar en bicicleta. Estas nuevas restricciones entran en efecto a partir de hoy, lunes 30 de marzo a las 5 p.m.  “Cuando se encuentre en espacios abiertos, mantenga sus actividades únicamente con las personas que viven con usted. Permanezca en todo momento a un mínimo de 6 pies (aprox. 2 metros) de distancia de aquellas personas...

Las oficinas de la Ciudad de Richmond seguirán cerradas al público  durante el período que va desde el miércoles 1º de abril hasta el domingo 12 de abril.   La continuación de este cierre tiene el propósito de proteger la salud y seguridad de los residentes, empleados y del público en general, como respuesta a la pandemia causada por el COVID-19. El personal esencial seguirá trabajando y los servicios esenciales seguirán funcionando. Puede leer la lista de esos servicios  aquí. Si desea obtener actualizaciones acerca de la respuesta que ha dado la administración de la ciudad al COVID-19, haga clic  aquí ,  en la página que la ciudad ha dedicado a este tema. ##

“The City of Richmond stands in full support of the Governor’s order to stay at home. “In accordance with the Governor’s order, the city is restricting access to certain outdoor amenities. Playgrounds and courts at Richmond Public Schools and public parks will be closed. All team sports and activities are prohibited.  “Activities at the James River are restricted; no swimming, sunbathing or gathering in groups will be allowed, though patrons may still use the area for exercise, such as biking, walking, running and hiking. These new restrictions go into effect Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. “When in open spaces, keep activities within your household unit. Stay six feet away from individuals outside of your household unit at all times. RPD will enforce these new guidelines and continue to enforce social distancing measures. “We will get through this crisis, but for the sake of our neighbors, especially the most vulnerable among us, I beg Richmonders to take this seriou...