ALEXANDRIA, VA – Northern Virginia has been in the second phase of reopening for a little less than a week. In a press release, the City of Alexandria provided helpful reminders to encourage people to stay safe in public during the pandemic.
Phase Two of Gov. Ralph S. Northam’s (D-VA) “Forward Virginia” plan leads with a “safer-at-home” policy.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers new guidance on how to resume daily activities as safely as possible. For a webpage detailing various scenarios, such as running errands and picking up medicine, click HERE.
If you decide to engage in public activities or run essential errands, protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions like washing your hands and avoiding close contact . For more information, click HERE.
When going out, always carry a cloth face covering, tissues, and hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol. For more information about the face covering requirement, read a list of frequently asked questions from the Virginia Department of Health HERE.
If you have coronavirus symptoms, it is important to stay home. Symptoms can include a dry cough, fever, and trouble breathing. If you have trouble breathing, call 911. For a more detailed list of symptoms, click HERE. If you have been in public and start experiencing symptoms, consult with your physician.
