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Mark Warner

Senator Warner was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and reelected to a third term in November 2020. He serves on the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and Rules Committees as well as the Select Committee on Intelligence, where he is the Chairman. During his time in the Senate, Senator Warner has established himself as a bipartisan leader who works across the aisle to ensure that Virginians are able to count on their government when they need it the most.

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Warner effectively worked to grease the wheels of Congress, lending his strong support to numerous relief bills and leading negotiations between Democrats and Republicans that resulted in the passage of the December 2020 emergency relief legislation. 

CORONAVIRUS UPDATES

To date, there are more than 18 million cases of COVID-19 nationwide, and more than 320,000 deaths. Since the outbreak began, my top priority has been to provide our nation and our Commonwealth with the tools we need to fight this pandemic and help workers and small businesses make it through these tough times. As of November, two pharmaceutical companies have come out with promising data on two potential COVID-19 vaccines. I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues in Congress to secure the additional funding that helped safely accelerate the development of these vaccines. Going forward, I will continue to do everything in my power to help get the vaccine officially approved as soon it is safe to do so. Once that happens, you can count on the fact that I’ll be working to ensure that its distribution is fair and timely.

Below you will find a complete list of my actions to date on the coronavirus, along with resources for Virginians, the latest statistics on COVID-19 cases in Virginia, and guidance from public health officials. 

Together, we will get through this challenge, but it is important that we all work together to stop the spread of the virus and help our economy recover. That starts with the following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health officials on how to stay safe: 

  • Wear a cloth mask in public settings, including public transportation, at events and gatherings, and anywhere you will be around people. Masks should be worn over the nose and mouth and secured under the chin;
  • Practice social distancing: stay home, telework whenever possible, and avoid groups of people and close contact with others;
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (click here for instructions);
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes;
  • Avoid touching your face;
  • Regularly disinfect frequently-touched surfaces;
  • And most importantly, stay home if you are feeling sick and call your doctor

For more information and the latest guidance, please visit the CDC coronavirus website (embedded below).

My office continues to monitor the situation on the ground, including by maintaining regular contact with officials and health care providers in Virginia. My office also stands ready to assist with other coronavirus and non-COVID-19 federal issues. If you or a loved one is currently experiencing an issue with a federal agency, please click here to contact my office.