[Archived] City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; CDC Provides Updated Guidance; Coping with COVID-19 Burnout

­­For Immediate Release: April 27, 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.

CDC Provides Guidance Updates 

Today, the CDC has released updated guidance on how to evaluate the risk levels of community and social activities. When choosing safer activities, AHD recommends considering the level of COVID-19 transmission in our community, the number of people participating in the activity, and the location of the activity. Outdoor visits and activities are safer than indoor activities. The guidance highlights that fully vaccinated people are at much lower risk from COVID-19, and fully vaccinated people can participate in some indoor events without much risk. 

Additionally, the CDC provided guidance for those who have been fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated people who are exposed to COVID-19 no longer need to quarantine and are no longer restricted from work as long as they have no symptoms. Those who are fully vaccinated who have not been exposed to COVID-19 and have no symptoms may be exempt from routine testing. The CDC emphasizes the importance for those who are fully vaccinated but immune-compromised to consult with their healthcare provider about these recommendations.

Coping with COVID-19 Burnout

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, managing mental health is critical to survive the pandemic. Avoid hitting a wall of COVID-19 burnout by incorporating tips like changing scenery; identifying activities that help you recharge and incorporating them into your daily schedule; and giving yourself permission to have an occasional “off day.” Build your resilience so you can recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. Build resilience by prioritizing relationships or joining a group; finding activities that foster wellness; embracing change; and keeping things in perspective. The City offers a Wellness Resource Guide to help anyone who is coping with stress, anxiety or burnout and several 24-hour crisis hotlines and suicide prevention resources. If you or a loved one are in danger of self-harm, please dial 911 or go immediately to your nearest emergency room.     

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. 

Note: Updated data for April 27 is not currently available from the Virginia Department of Health. The charts below reflect the most currently available data for April 26.



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.