[Archived] City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Variants of Concern Dashboard; Job Fair, Weekly Jobs and Workshops

­­For Immediate Release: April 26, 2021

Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and scheduling a vaccination appointment. Approximately 1 in 20 Alexandrians who have tested positive for COVID-19 have required hospitalization, so without these critical steps, additional lives may be at risk.

Variants of Concern Dashboard

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has created a new dashboard to track variants of concern. Multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that cause COVID-19 have been reported in Virginia and throughout the U.S. and the world. Variants that are determined to spread more easily and increase the risk of severe illness are categorized as variants of concern. The VDH Variants of Concern dashboard tracks the number of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and fatalities caused by variants of concern in Virginia. The dashboard shows known cases by region and health district where the patient lives, and includes demographic information such as age group, ethnicity, race, and sex. Individuals infected with two different variants will be listed for each variant. 

Job Fair, Weekly Featured Jobs and Workshops

Residents who have lost employment due to COVID-19 are encouraged to review the flyer of featured employers who are hiring, which is updated weekly. The Alexandria Workforce Development Center (WDC) is participating in a Virginia statewide virtual hiring event, May 4, 1-4 p.m. WDC also has several workshops coming up to help residents train and prepare for employment, including resume building skills and job searching skills. WDC also offers coaching and financial assistance for job searches and career development. All resources 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.  

Alexandria COVID-19 Data At-a-Glance

The seven-day moving average chart below shows the number of COVID-19 cases and the daily and cumulative case and fatality counts, and provides detailed information about how preventive measures are impacting Alexandria's response to the pandemic. An interactive version is available at alexandriava.gov/114883. The vaccination chart includes total doses administered across all facilities and the percentage of residents ages 16 and older who have been partially and fully vaccinated, and is available at alexandriava.gov/120654. Detailed data, including data on age, race and ethnicity, are available through links at alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus. 



Continue following measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 even after vaccination. Get tested if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. If you test positive, help loved ones and neighbors by informing your close contacts using “ What to Do If You Get Sick” guidance, which is available in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, and Farsi or this brief video.