Epidemiology

The mission of MRHD's Epidemiology Program is to monitor and investigate reportable and emerging communicable diseases, investigate outbreaks, and provide guidance and recommendations to stop further spread of communicable diseases for the wellbeing of our communities.

For more information on communicable disease surveillance and prevention, please visit the VDH Epidemiology page.

Julia Banks, District Epidemiologist
Phone: (276) 733-2475
Julia.Banks@vdh.virginia.gov

Linda Gambrel, Nurse Epidemiologist
Phone: (276) 782-0723
Linda.Gambrel@vdh.virginia.gov

Jake Worrell, Epidemiologist
Phone: (804) 807-1981
Jake.Worrell@vdh.virginia.gov

VDH is actively recruiting participants for a study on Long COVID and its impact on residents in our health district!

Long COVID is when you are still sick many months after getting COVID-19. You do not need to be officially diagnosed with Long COVID in order to participate in this study. We want to learn about any symptoms you may have 2 or more months after a COVID-19 infection.

If you are interested in participating in our study, you can fill out the interest form at Southwest Virginia Long COVID Study Interest Survey.

The resources below are meant to help you follow public health guidance to stop the spread of the virus and protect our community.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE CONFIRMED OR SUSPECTED COVID-19?  Provides information on when and if you should isolate or quarantine after testing positive or being exposed to someone who tests positive.

VDH COVID DATA & INFORMATION For the most up to date information

COVID.GOV Site with information about masks, COVID-19 testing, vaccines and treatment

MAKE MY TEST COUNT Site to self-report results of at-home COVID-19 tests