COVID-19 Information For County Employees

Employee COVID-19 Testing Results

  • Employees, volunteers and family members who received a COVID-19 test during county’s COVID-19 testing events that were facilitated by Loudoun Medical Group (LMG) July 8-10 and July 13-14, 2020, should receive results two to seven days after the test.
    • Employees will receive a phone call or a text message.
    • If you have not yet been contacted by LMG with a result, you may call 703-737-6039 to see if your result is ready. If you must leave a message, please provide full name, date of birth and the date you were tested. Calls will be returned the same day. 

Face Coverings

  • Employees are required to wear face coverings in the workplace. Learn more.

Physical Distancing

  • Physical distancing is required in County facilities and around the community. Learn more.

Reopening

Loudoun County entered Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Regardless of when you return to your workplace, there is information that every employee needs to know. This information is provided in the employee reorientation guide (PDF).

Stay Informed

This is a rapidly changing situation that has impacted county services. Learn more about county closures and service changes. 

  • Employees may text LCCOVID19 to 888777 to receive text alerts from Loudoun County about COVID-19.
  • Sign up for email and text updates on COVID-19 at loudoun.gov/coronavirus
  1. Human Resources FAQs
  2. Child Care
  3. Stay Well
  4. Financial and IT Resources 
  1. Why are face coverings required in the workplace?
  2. What should I do if I come in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or is showing symptoms?
  3. What is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and what benefits am I entitled to under this new law?
  4. What are the County’s policies on the use of sick leave or telework for employees who are diagnosed with or displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19?
  5. Can management send an employee home if the employee comes to work sick or displaying obvious cold or flu symptoms? If so, will the employee be required to use paid accrued leave?
  6. Can management require an employee to provide a doctor’s note “clearing” the employee to return to work?
  7. When can I return to work if I am feeling sick?
  8. What should I do if I am concerned that my co-worker may be contagious or is caring for or lives with someone who is contagious?
  9. What happens if an employee is sick and does not have any accrued sick leave?
  10. Can an employee telework instead of using sick leave?
  1. Will an employee with the COVID-19 virus be covered by Family Medical Leave?
  2. What if the employee was exposed to the COVID-19 virus at work as a result of his/her job duties? Will the employee’s exposure to illness and/or subsequent illness be covered by Workers’ Compensation?
  3. What if an employee needs time off to care for a sick relative with the COVID-19 virus?
  4. What accommodations or assistance will be given to employees with child care issues due to a COVID-19 related school closure?
  5. I am signed up to go to a conference and I’ve already made travel plans. Since the County has cancelled non-essential travel, what should I do?
  6. Does our County medical insurance plan offer any options for virtual care?
  7. I am very worried and fearful about COVID-19 and the potential impacts to me and my family. What resources does the County have available to assist employees with dealing with stress?
  8. If I or a family member is exhibiting symptoms of the coronavirus and are also covered under the Cigna health plan, how will the COVID-19 testing be covered?
  9. I have a question that is not addressed in this FAQ. Who should I direct my inquiry to?

Contact

More information on these topics is available on the employee intranet or contact your HR liaison (PDF).