CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND, Va.- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Chincoteague is requesting all visitors and non-residents leave the island by noon, Tuesday, March 24, and those who are planning to come to the island should postpone their trip until further notice.
All hotels, motels, cottages, bed and breakfasts, home rental companies, Airbnb's and campgrounds are asked to not accept any new reservations until further notice.
The town is also asking residents to stay home as much as possible and to limit their travel off of the island.
