To the Fairfax County Community,
I wanted to take a minute to reemphasize the important everyday steps we can be taking each day to reduce and ultimately eliminate the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Those steps include: practicing social distancing, frequently washing your hands (or using hand sanitizer when you can’t wash), and wearing a face covering or mask.
I want to focus on wearing a non-surgical mask in particular. No, this will not stop the virus, but according to the CDC, wearing a mask slows the virus and helps to prevent asymptomatic individuals from transmitting the virus to others. Here's a study that talks about the importance of wearing a mask.
Currently, wearing a mask is not mandated by the CDC or the Virginia Department of Health. Even though they’re not required and wearing a mask can be inconvenient, it’s important we do this to protect ourselves and those around us.
On another note, you can also help your community by donating food items to Fairfax County Stuff the Bus tomorrow. There are 21 drop-off locations across the County that will be collecting food from 10am-3pm. See all drop off points, requested items, and more here.
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