To the Fairfax County Community,
In case you missed it, my regional colleagues and I video-conferenced in to Governor Northam's daily press conference to discuss his decision to maintain public health restrictions in Northern Virginia. You can read Executive Order 62 here, an overview of the action here, and watch today's press conference here.
I appreciate the Governor’s reliance on the data and metrics provided by our Health Directors. Our County and region are actively working to meet the Governor's health criteria, which will allow us to take the first steps towards reopening the economy.
I understand the frustrations and fears in regards to reopening. I do not take lightly the financial struggles that many are experiencing nor the devastating impacts this virus has on health. The Board continues to address the community's needs. We allocated over $25 million to non-profits and $25 million to small businesses.
In the meantime, the Northern Virginia region will continue to track the necessary statistics because we are all anxious to reopen our economy as soon as possible based on public safety and data.
It is therefore necessary that you continue to stay home and follow health directives. This will be incredibly important not only to move into Phase I of Governor Northam's Forward Virginia Plan, but Phase II, which will allow many more businesses to open.