NRHA COVID-19 UPDATE ▶NEWSLETTER
LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP What a start to 2021 we’ve seen! Now a quarter in, COVID-19 has continued to upend life for so many of us. But with all of the efforts being made to accelerate vaccinations throughout the state and the relaxing of some restrictions, I believe we are beginning to see a reprieve. Yet, we must continue to stay vigilant. And know that our NRHA staff is doing everything in our power to minimize the impact of COVID on you. Several resources have been put in place to assist you through this. We’ve highlighted a few in this newsletter. But know that ultimately it is up to you to do your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Notice Regarding Rental Payment Obligation
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COVID Program Provides Rent Help to Residents
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COVID Vaccine Registration Update
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Food Distribution Programs
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COVID FAQs Update
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St. Paul’s Area Resource Guide Update
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NRHA Contact Information
Remember to continue to limit interactions with others outside your immediate family, and you should not be entertaining house guests who are not on your lease. Please heed and follow the guidelines Governor Northam and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have established during this pandemic. Here are the updated measures in place as of publication of this newsletter: ▸ Increase in public and private gatherings: All public and private in-person gatherings must be limited to 100 individuals for outdoor settings and 50 individuals for indoors. ▸ Mask mandate: All Virginians aged five and over are required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces. ▸ Enforcement within essential retail businesses: All essential retail businesses, including grocery stores and pharmacies, must adhere to statewide guidelines for physical distancing, wearing face covering and enhanced cleaning. Violations will be enforceable through the Virginia Department of Health as a Class One misdemeanor. ▸ In-person graduation and commencement events: For in-person graduations and commencements, there is a cap of 5,000 people or 30 percent of the venue capacity for outdoor events, whichever is less. Indoor events indoors may have up to 500 people, or 30 percent of the venue capacity, whichever is less. Attendees must wear masks and follow other guidelines and safety protocols to ensure proper distancing. Always remember to wear a mask outside of your home and when interacting with others. As we are working to best serve you, it is also my responsibility to keep staff safe. When responding to maintenance calls, staff has the directive to leave any unit if residents are not compliant with wearing masks or have guests present during their maintenance visit. Also, please minimize your interaction with maintenance staff while they are present. This means maintain a six-foot distance from them and avoid being in the same room while they are working. Remember, we are in this together. NRHA will continue to keep you updated and keep our lines of communication open to hear from you.
Ron Jackson, Executive Director March 2021 | Page 1
