Bon Secours Launches Free COVID-19 Video Visits

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What do I do if I think I have COVID-19 symptoms? What should I do if I believe someone in my family has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus?

Bon Secours is now offering free video visits to those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and those who may have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19.

Using our Bon Secours 24/7 app, doctors can screen for COVID-19, assess mild to moderate symptoms, and discuss next steps.

Please use the free virtual visit if you:

• Are showing possible symptoms of COVID-19

• May have had an exposure to someone diagnosed with a positive case of COVID-19

Please note this service is for non-emergency COVID-19 visits only. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Visit bonsecours247.com or download the Bon Secours 24/7 app for free from the app store. Use the Coupon Code CARE2020 for your free COVID-19 visit.

June 1, 2020 Update Colonial Heights 

(City Offices & Building Closed to the Public until further notice; City staff work hours modified)

City of Colonial Heights City offices and buildings are still closed to the public until further notice (see below for Courthouse information).  City administrative hours were previously modified to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  While still closed to the public, effective today, June 1, 2020, City administrative hours return to their regular scheduled hours for City staff.  For City Hall, phone support hours are now 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Exception to Building Closure at City Hall: City Hall will be open on a limited basis for citizen attendance at public meetings, which will be noticed on the City website. The Registrar’s office is open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for in-person absentee voting; and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20 for the last day of in-person absentee voting.

Colonial Heights Courthouse - For more information on status of court operations please click here for a previous News Posting, call the appropriate Court or Courthouse Office as listed on the City Phone List  or visit: http://www.courts.state.va.us/main.htm.

For assistance with City Services, please call City offices as listed on the  City phone list, or call the City’s Citizens Assistance Line at (804) 520-9266 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

City Departments will still be working (although some services are limited) and will be able to answer calls or respond to voicemails and emails.  

• RECREATION AND PARKS UPDATES (click here)

• LIBRARY INFORMATION (E-Collections and Curbside Service are available-click here)

• Need to pay a bill, including Personal Property Tax? (To Pay Online- Click Here)

Some things to know during this time of City Building Closures:

• There are NO Credit card fees for online payments during these closures- Residents are encouraged make payments online at www.colonialheightsva.gov/819/Pay-Online

• The City has a large white drop box in the parking lot if citizens want to drop a payment off for Bill Collection. It is emptied twice daily.  

• Business Licenses, Lodging Taxes, Meals Taxes and Other Payments are now accepted online at www.colonialheightsva.gov/819/Pay-Online

• Cigarette Stamps- if you need cigarette stamps, please call (804)520-9320 and we will assist you.

• Credit card fees are waived for online payments - residents are encouraged make payments online.

• New utility customers should provide information over the phone and email a copy of the lease, deed and driver’s license to piotrowskid@colonialheightsva.gov. If a deposit is required residents should make it on-line and call back with confirmation number. We will continue to do this as long as necessary.

• Utility billing is processing new applications and terminations upon request by calling (804)520-9288.

Tips from the CDC on How to Protect Yourself are available here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

March 20, 2020 (12:00 pm)- Chesterfield Health District COVID-19 Video Update

Chesterfield Health District COVID-19 Video: A new video update about COVID-19 is available at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oel4KbE_j_I

Previous News Releases (Click each below to view):

• March 31, 2020 - Update Colonial Heights (City Offices & Building Closed to the Public until further notice)

• March 31, 2020-Update (City Offices & Buildings Closed to the Public through Sunday, April 5, 2020)

• March 17, 2020 - Update (City Offices & Buildings Closed to the Public from Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 22, 2020)

• March 17, 2020- Update for Tonight’s City Council Meeting - Notice of Public Meeting

• March 16, 2020-Update (City Offices & Buildings Closed to the Public on Tuesday, March 17, 2020)

• March 15, 2020 - Update

• March 13, 2020 – Afternoon update

Colonial Heights is working closely with our state and regional partners to  monitor the potential impact of COVID-19 locally and make sure our employees and our entire community are aware of the most up to date information.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) have many resources available for citizens to learn more about the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. Please visit these main sites for the most up-to-date information: 

• CDC Main COVID-19 Site

• VDH Main COVID-19 Site & VDH Current Presumptive Positive Case Status in Virginia

• CDC COVID-19 Videos (YouTube Channel Playlist)

In this video, Chesterfield Health District Director Dr. Alexander Samuel provides helpful information regarding the prevention, symptoms and treatment of COVID-19. 

• Stop the Spread of Germs
• Wash Your Hands
• Keeping Workplace, School, and Home Safe
• What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)