For Immediate Release: January 4, 2021
The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) strongly urge residents to stay home as much as possible during the current surge of COVID-19 cases in our community. Cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are increasing in Alexandria. Take immediate and ongoing action to control the spread by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, staying home unless it’s necessary to go out, and washing your hands frequently. Without these critical steps, additional lives may be at risk.
AHD is currently vaccinating health care workers employed within the city limits of Alexandria who are unaffiliated with a hospital, regardless of residency. The Virginia Department of Health's Vaccination Dashboard currently only measures vaccinations by residency and does not reflect Phase 1a health care worker efforts, which are focused on employment location.
Between December 24 and January 4, AHD administered 1,032 doses of vaccine, over the course of three vaccination events. AHD continues to contact health care organizations to enroll them in the Vaccine Administration Management System for vaccination appointments. More appointment slots are available for health care workers for the week of January 4, and second dose appointments will begin at the end of January. Those who have already received a first dose will be contacted this week to schedule a second dose. If you are a health care worker employed within the city limits and have not been able to register to receive the vaccine, contact the AHD hotline on weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 703.746.4988.
The Alexandria Workforce Development Center (WDC) and Alexandria Library will host a virtual event on Thursday, January 7, 7-8 p.m. to help job seekers, employers and community members learn about programs offered by the City. Attendees will learn about employment rates; job opportunities; employee recruitment and “Meet the Employer” virtual events; career training and development programs; and rapid re-skilling initiatives. This event is part of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’s nationwide collaboration between libraries and workforce development offices. This event is free, but registration is required to attend.
Residents who have lost employment due to COVID-19 are encouraged to review the list of employers who are hiring, which is updated weekly. This week, WDC offers several workshops to help residents enhance job readiness and improve their job search, including resume building skills, virtual job fair skills, job search skills, and transferable skills. All events and 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 chart below, containing the seven-day moving average number of COVID-19 cases and the daily and cumulative case and fatality counts, provides detailed information about how preventive measures are impacting Alexandria's response to the pandemic. An interactive version is available at alexandriava.gov/114883. Detailed data, including data on age, race and ethnicity, are available through links at alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus.
AHD estimates that approximately 1 in 15 Alexandrians who tested positive for COVID-19 have required hospitalization. An estimated 66% of Virginia adults who become infected never have symptoms. The best ways to stop the spread of COVID-19 remain wearing a mask in public, maintaining at least 6 feet of distance from others, and frequently washing your hands or carrying and using hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethyl alcohol. Help your loved ones and neighbors by calling your close contacts if you test positive for COVID-19. Learn who to call and what to say from AHD's “ What to Do If You Get Sick” guidance, which is available in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, and Farsi or this brief video. Download the Virginia Department of Health’s COVIDWISE app to be quickly and anonymously notified of likely exposure to the virus.
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