2 people from state-run facility in Chesapeake do not have COVID-19

Posted: Mar 10, 2020 / 06:50 PM MDT

Updated: Mar 12, 2020 / 05:02 PM MDT

UPDATE March 12, 2020: The two people in Chesapeake at the Southeastern Virginia Training Center have tested negative for coronavirus.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services says there are two people from the Southeastern Virginia Training Center in Chesapeake that are being tested for the coronavirus.

The two people have been tested, but results are not back yet, according to a VDBHDS spokeswoman. This comes as Virginia continues to see an increase in coronavirus positive cases. As of Wednesday morning, 8 “presumptive positive” cases have been reported by the state department of health, including 2 in Virginia Beach. At least 1,000 positive cases have been reported across the country.

Staff at the facility are asked to wear masks “out of precaution” until the results come back, the spokeswoman said.

“No other individuals or staff have symptoms at this time. We are monitoring these developments very closely, and preparing for all outcomes to ensure the safety of everyone in the training center,” the spokeswoman wrote in an email.

The Southeastern Virginia Training Center is an intermediate care facility that provides services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The facility gives “habilitation services” to help its residents live in residential neighborhoods, be employed, and improve their communication, self-case, socialization and more.

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is divided into 15 separate homes. About five people live in each, the spokeswoman said.