For Immediate Release: August 31, 2020
The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) remind everyone that you are safest at home. Older adults and persons with underlying medical conditions are at greater risk for severe disease and are advised to minimize potential exposures as much as possible. Please keep at least 6 feet of distance from others. Everyone is required to wear a mask over both their nose and mouth at all times in most indoor public settings. Use Virginia Department of Health’s COVIDWISE app to be quickly and anonymously notified of likely exposure to the virus. Your neighbors and loved ones are counting on you.
The City's Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) will offer a full-day program that supports Alexandria City Public School (ACPS) Virtual PLUS+ learning for elementary school-aged children enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grade. Recreation Leaders will provide supervision of ACPS virtual learning on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and after school recreation from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The program will take place September 14 through December 18 at Mount Vernon (2701 Commonwealth Ave.) and Patrick Henry Recreation Centers (4653 Taney Ave.). To ensure the safety of participants and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, each program will follow all federal, state and local guidelines and have limited capacity. Alexandria residents interested in participating are required to verify eligibility by completing an online Pre-Registration Eligibility form, available in both English and Spanish. To request a paper form by mail or by in-person appointment, call the Registration and Reservation office at 703.746.5414. Eligibility forms must be submitted by September 4. Visit alexandriava.gov/Recreation for more information about the modified full day program.
Residents who have lost employment due to COVID-19 are encouraged to review the list of employers who are hiring, which is compiled by the Alexandria Workforce Development Center (WDC). This list is updated with new job opportunities every Monday. WDC also has many free resources, such as the 50+ Employment Corner, and workshops to help residents enhance job readiness and improve their job search. Workshop topics this week include resume building, interviewing skills, job search skills, one-on-one job coaching and networking. All workshops take place online, are free, and registration is requested. Follow WDC on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn for the latest flyer, or visit the WDC’s job board for a complete list of job opportunities.
The Virginia Department of Health reported an increase of 6 cases and no fatalities in Alexandria as of August 29; 11 cases and no fatalities as of August 30; and 9 cases and no fatalities as of August 31; bringing the total to 3,378 cases, including 62 fatalities. COVID-19 is spread by people whether or not they have symptoms, and AHD estimates that nearly 10% of infected Alexandrians have required hospitalization. Everyone must do their part to stop the spread: maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others, wear a mask over both the nose and mouth, and carry and use hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethyl alcohol. With a recent increase in cases, you are more likely to encounter someone who is infected. Be prepared to answer a call from the Alexandria Health Department in case you are identified as a close contact. Detailed data, including data on age, race and ethnicity, is available through links at alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus.
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