COVID-19

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COVID-19 Case Data Dashboard

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Phased Reopening Information

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Testing Information

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Contact Tracing

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Face Coverings

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Understanding COVID-19 Risks

You are safer at home. There is no way to ensure zero risk from COVID-19 when leaving home.

4 Important Considerations
10 Questions to Ask Before Going Out

Learn More About Understanding COVID-19 Risks

Questions About Coronavirus?

Call 703-267-3511 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends)
Email ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov (monitored 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays)

Latest News Updates

Support Tips for Parents and Caregivers During COVID-19
Q&A With Community Health Worker Who’s Helping to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
3 Ways Small Businesses Can Seek COVID-19 Assistance
4 Ways You Can Help Keep COVID-19 Case Numbers Down
Learn How Fairfax County Businesses Are Adapting During the Pandemic
Cleaning Supplies and Children’s Face Coverings Donations Still Needed
Tips for Cleaning and Disinfecting at Home During COVID-19
Meet a Health Department Contact Tracer: Susana
Virginia Adopts Workplace Safety Standards to Protect Workers from COVID-19
Help Still Wanted: Recruitment of Contact Tracing Staff Continues
Face Coverings Can Save Lives and Keep COVID-19 Case Numbers Down
Contact Tracing: Answer the Call, Protect the Community
Increased Funding for Fairfax RISE: Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Program
Neighbor to Neighbor Shopping Program Serves Its 100th Participant
Staying Safe at an Event or Gathering During COVID-19
Is It Safe to Go to the Pool or Beach?
COVID-19 Supply Donations Still Needed to Help Our Community
“Connect with County Leaders” Podcast: County Executive on Phase Three of Coronavirus Operations
Several County Facilities to Provide In-Person Services in Phase Three
Food Benefits for School-Age Children During the Pandemic
Joseph Willard Health Center - Supporting the Fairfax Community During COVID-19
Health Department Encourages Residents to Get Tested for COVID-19
5 Things To Know about the County’s Response to the Coronavirus
Leaving Home? Know the COVID-19 Risks Before You Go
Staying Connected to Your Kids Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fairfax County Expected to Enter Phase Three on July 1
Fairfax County Reduces Penalties for Late Car and Real Estate Tax Payments
Temporary Shelter Available During COVID-19
3 Steps to Stay Safe From COVID-19 If You Are 60+
Protect Your Tenant Rights During COVID-19
Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps — Providing Critical Assistance to the COVID-19 Response
Fairfax County to Enter Phase Two Reopening on June 12
5 Tips to Promote Positive Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Health Department Rapid Response Teams: Stopping the Spread in Our Most Vulnerable Communities
Beware of COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Government Employee Impersonation Scams
Four More Fairfax County Farmers Markets to Open Beginning Next Week
Director of Epidemiology Explains What’s Next in COVID-19 Respons

Previous News Updates

More COVID-19 Testing Options Now Available in the Fairfax Health District
Board of Supervisors Committee Meetings Today Address COVID-19
You Can Now Drop Off Donated Face Coverings at County Police Stations
Who to Contact About COVID-19 Issues
Spring Hill Community Village Counters Isolation with Opportunities for Connection
COVID-19 Update for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Personnel
Inside Health Department Contact Investigations (And What You Should Know If You’re Contacted)
Audio: County Executive Bryan Hill on Moving into Phase One on “Connect with County Leaders” Podcast
6 Things to Know About Phase One That Begins Today
Board of Supervisors Approves Use of Outdoor Space for Restaurants and Exercise Facilities During Phase One
Health Department Partners with IPHI to Expand Contact Tracing Efforts
Summer Concerts and Independence Day Celebrations Canceled in July
Fairfax County to Enter First Phase of Easing Public Health Restrictions on May 29
Fairfax County Athletic Fields Reopening for Unpermitted Use on Friday, May 29
Face Coverings Now Required Inside Public Places in Virginia
Special Board of Supervisors Meeting May 28 to Consider Emergency Ordinance for Businesses
Environmental Health Staff Conduct Virtual Inspections During COVID-19 Restrictions
Caring for Someone with a Disability (and Yourself) During COVID-19
Parks, Pools and School Facility Status Recap
Epidemiologists Translate Data into Action During Pandemic
Protect Your Tenant Rights during COVID-19
Fairfax County Summer Camps, Rec-PAC, SACC Cancelled
Stuff the Bus Food Drive for COVID-19 Response Is a Resounding Success
Phased Reopening of Fairfax County Parks Begins
Donations Needed: Cloth Face Coverings
Testing for COVID-19 as We Move Toward Reopening
VIDEO: Chairman McKay Discusses Phase One Reopening
New Countywide Grocery Shopping and Pharmacy Pick-up Service for Older Adults
Seven Steps to Protect Your Pets from COVID-19
Help the Library Collect COVID-19 History
In Their Own Words – Celebrating Nurses Month
Update on Library Services During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Simple Actions Have a Big Impact in New Campaign
Applications Accepted In June for New Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Program
Herndon Harbor Adult Day Health Care Celebrates Mother’s Day from a Safe Distance
Governor Extends Public Health Restrictions in Fairfax County and Northern Virginia Until May 29
Health Department Expands COVID-19 Data Dashboard
Northern Virginia Localities Urge Governor to Set Regional Targets for Reopening
Tips for Preventing Tick and Mosquito Bites During COVID-19
Behind the Scenes: Equipping Front Line Health Teams
Online and Phone Assistance for Victims of Abuse and People Needing Food, Medical and Employment Help
3 Reasons Why COVID-19 Continues to be on the Upswing in the Fairfax Health District
Phased Opening of Park Authority Golf Courses Begins May 8
Audio: Protect Yourself Against COVID-19 Employment Scams
COVID-19 Update for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Personnel
Fairfax County Health Department: 100 Days of COVID-19 Response
New COVID-19 Language Portal Now Available
What If I Contract COVID-19 and I’m Too Sick to Care for My Child?
Help with SNAP, Medicaid, Employment Assistance and More
Fairfax County Still Seeks Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations
Learn How Our Outreach Team Works with Multicultural Communities During COVID-19
Fairfax County Now Offers COVID-19 Text Messages in Spanish
El Condado Fairfax Ahora Ofrece Mensajes de Texto de COVID-19 en Español
The Reassuring Voice We Need: Meet Public Health Nurse Shawn Harper
Working Hard to Keep Fairfax County Strong (#FFXstrong)
Fairfax County Health Department Launches New COVID-19 Data Site for Fairfax Health District
Victims of Abuse Need Community Support Now More Than Ever
Fairfax Lab Staff Perform Critical Role During COVID-19 Pandemic
What Apartment Residents and Building Owners Can Do to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus
Herndon Village Network Answers the Call for Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
County Adds Four More Ways to Help You Get Assistance from a Distance
Video: Health Department’s COVID-19 Contact Investigations Call Center
Fighting COVID-19 on the Ground: The Call Center
COVID-19 Spiritual Support by Phone Available for Older Adults
Scam Slam Audio Series: Unfortunately, More Coronavirus Scams You Need to Know About
Coronavirus: Spread the Facts, Not the Virus
COVID-19 and Long-Term Care: How the Health Department is Helping and Responding
Video Playlist Provides Coronavirus Information in American Sign Language
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
Help Your Community, Take a Vacation and Learn Something New — All Without Leaving Your House
COVID-19: Resources for Wellness for You and Your Family
County Executive Presents New Proposed FY 2021 Budget Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
CDC Recommends Wearing Simple Cloth Face Coverings in Public
COVID-19 and Kids: The Problem with Playdates
4 Things to Know About Tenant-Landlord Rights During COVID-19
Legal Advice for COVID-19 Issues
Have a COVID-19 Plan in Place for Your Pets
Answers to Many Basic Needs Questions (Food, Utilities, Evictions) Can Be Found Online
Fairfax County Health Department Reports Additional COVID-19 Deaths in the Fairfax Health District
Scam Slam Audios: Stay Alert for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scams
Joint Statement from the Chief Elected Officials of the National Capital Region on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Video: What Should You Do if You Get Sick from the Coronavirus?
Beware of Door-to-Door Coronavirus Scams
Fairfax County Health Department Reports Second COVID-19 Death in the Fairfax Health District
Reminder: Fairfax County Government Operating Status, Closings and Exceptions Due to COVID-19
List of Utilities Suspending Service Disconnections, Offering Other Billing Options
Explaining the Increase in Positive Cases; 4 Ways We Can Stop Coronavirus from Spreading Right Now
Unemployment Resources Available through Virginia Career Works Centers
Health Care Options for the Uninsured
Social Distancing, Self-Isolating and Quarantine: What Do These Terms Mean?
Three Inova Respiratory Illness Clinics Open Today
Don’t Flush Wipes Down the Toilet — Staying Safe During COVID-19
Fairfax County Government Buildings Closed to the Public Starting at 5 p.m. on March 27
Fairfax County Extends Tax Deadlines for Car, Business and Real Estate Taxes
Governor Announces Business and School Closures Due to COVID-19
Fairfax County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death in the Fairfax Health District
Health Department Announces Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Involving Church in Bailey’s Crossroads
Mental Health - Take Care Both Physically and Emotionally During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Low-Interest Loans Now Available for Fairfax County Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
Health Department Announces Positive Case of Coronavirus in Senior Living Center
Find Food Resources in Fairfax County During COVID-19 Emergency

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As Fairfax County continues to respond to COVID-19, a number of key government services
are available online so you can still conduct business.

Wellness Resources

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Learn how to maintain your - and your family’s - health and well-being.

Geospatial Resources

View a variety of maps and interactive applications about COVID-19.

Hand Washing

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Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Social Distancing

Learn more about proper social distancing techniques.

Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Toolkit

health alert graphic To help slow the spread of coronavirus disease, residents are encouraged to follow these instructions for what to do if you are sick or in contact with someone is sick. Residents will receive this information in the mail beginning this week and can download a copy.

View the Toolkit

Stay Informed

Text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates. Text FFXCOVIDESP to 888777 for updates in Spanish.
Updates on the Fairfax County Emergency Information Blog
Follow the Fairfax County Government Facebook Page and Health Department Facebook Page
Follow @fairfaxcounty and @fairfaxhealth on Twitter

Document Library

Health and Human Services Update (PDF)
Community Based Organizations Coordination Update (PDF)
FAQs - Temporary Shelter During COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)
Eviction Prevention Resources

Understanding COVID-19 Risks