Remain vigilant for scams related to COVID-19. You may receive fake phone calls or emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites, to try to trick you into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes.
Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19. Do not reveal personal or sensitive information in email, and do not respond to email solicitations for this information.
Avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails from unofficial sources, and be wary of email attachments.
Use trusted sources, such as government websites ending in .GOV like coronavirus.gov (CDC), vdh.virginia.gov, and alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus.
Verify a charity’s authenticity before making donations.
Businesses and organizations should review information about risk management related to COVID-19.
For Questions about Coronavirus
For questions about COVID-19, call the Alexandria COVID-19 Information Line at 703-746-4988, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Virginia residents can also call the Virginia Department of Health public information line, 877-ASK-VDH3, for questions about the novel coronavirus situation.
If you have chest pain or shortness of breath, call or text 911.