CONTACT INFORMATION:
Our administration office at 10777 Main Street in Fairfax is open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Clinic services are not offered at this location. COVID-19 call center hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–7pm.
Questions? Call the COVID-19 Call Center at 703-267-3511, TTY 711
Tools to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Find links to information, materials and videos grouped by topic below.
Stay Safe
Key Message
Keep it up to keep numbers down. If we all continue to do our part and follow some basic actions, we can box in COVID-19, keep our families and community safe.
People who live in close quarters, such as people who share a small apartment or those who live with large or extended families need to take steps to avoid spreading COVID-19 to the people they live with. If a household includes someone who is at risk for more severe illness, then all family members should act as if they, themselves, are at higher risk and take steps that will help protect everyone in the house.
Cloth face coverings, or masks, provide a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, sings or raises their voice. They are not masks intended for healthcare workers, for example, N95 respirators.
These face coverings should made of multiple layers of tightly woven fabric. When you wear a face covering, make sure it covers your mouth and nose. The covering should fit snugly on your face, but it shouldn’t be so tight that is uncomfortable or difficult to breathe.
Testing for COVID-19 is available in the Fairfax Health District. If you need a test, contact your health care provider or visit one of the many sites here in Fairfax. A positive COVID-19 test may be inconvenient in the short-term, but support is available for those who will need to be temporarily out of work and away from others.
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Prevent Disease Spread in Your Community
Key Message
Keep it up to keep numbers down. If we all continue to do our part and follow some basic actions, we can box in COVID-19, keep our community safe. You can help protect yourself, your family, and the Fairfax community by simply talking with us when we call, following guidance for how long to stay home and away from others, and by taking every day steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Share Information About What to Do When Sick or Exposed
Key Message
If you are sick, tested positive for COVID-19, or if you were exposed to COVID-19, there are steps that you need to take to help protect other people in your home and community, including getting tested and staying home and away from others.
A positive COVID-19 test may be inconvenient in the short-term, which is why Fairfax has support for those who will need to be temporarily out of work and away from others. From rental and food assistance to health care and housing, there are resources to get you by today so you can onboard to a healthier tomorrow. If we each take responsibility for our own health – which includes accessing the things we need to get us by during these difficult times – we can stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Understand COVID-19 Risks
Key Message
You are safer at home. There is no way to ensure zero risk from COVID-19 when leaving home. In general, the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.
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Call the COVID-19 Call Center at 703-267-3511, TTY 711
Get a Flu Shot
Key messages
Health experts urge everyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu shot this year, and every year.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still in full force and flu season now starting, it is more important than ever that everyone do their part to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.
Most health insurance plans cover flu shots for free.
Flu vaccine is available now in the community, including at pharmacies, doctor’s offices, and grocery stores. Find a location near you at https://vaccinefinder.org/ .
Children and adults can get flu shots from the Fairfax County Health Department at select clinic locations (below) by appointment. Call 703-246-7100, TTY 711 to make yours.
Joseph Willard Health Center — 3750 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax
Mount Vernon District Office — 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Herndon-Reston District Office — 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston
Older adults can get flu vaccines at select Fairfax County Senior Centers October 6 – November 9. See the website for specific dates and times. Call 703-246-6010, TTY 711 to make an appointment.
While fewer children have been sick with COVID-19 compared to adults, children can be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, can get sick from COVID-19, and can spread the virus that causes COVID-19 to others – even if they do not have symptoms.
Children have similar symptoms of COVID-19 as adults, the most frequent being fever or cough. Compared with adults, children may be more likely to show symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain (stomachache) and other gastrointestinal problems.
While most reported cases in children are either asymptomatic or mild, there have been cases of severe illness, hospitalization, and death among children.
Parents need to:
Be diligent with having children take basic actions to avoid getting and spreading COVID-19: wash hands, social distance, wear a face covering, avoid sick people, and stay home when sick – even if it is just a runny nose.
Limit your child’s interaction with people at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. This may mean reconsidering who provides childcare or postponing a visit with grandparents or other family members.
Monitor children for symptoms.
Have your child stay home and contact your healthcare provider if your child has COVID-19 symptoms and/or is a close contact of a COVID-19 case.
Questions? Call the COVID-19 Call Center at 703-267-3511, TTY 711
Answer the Call for Contact Tracing
Key messages
If you are identified as someone who has COVID-19 or exposed to someone who does, a Health Department staff member will contact you.
It is important to answer the phone, listen to the voicemail, and/or return the call if asked to do so.
Whether you have COVID-19 or were exposed, our contact tracing team must speak with you to review health and safety actions you need to take, as well as to identify any additional close contacts who are at risk for illness or exposure.
If you receive a call or voicemail from the Health Department and want to be sure that it is legitimate, you can call the COVID-19 Call Center at 703-267-3511 to verify the call.
Everyone is encouraged to download Virginia’s free COVIDWISE Exposure Notifications app which notifies users who have likely been exposed so they can reduce the risk of infection to family and friends.
Know the risks: Each holiday activity has a different level of risk – arm yourself with this knowledge so you an make good decisions.
Also, consider health factors. If you or anyone in your household has COVID-19, has symptoms of COVID-19, are waiting for test results, or may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person activities and should not share food with others. People with increased risk for severe illness should also avoid in-person gatherings with non-household members and consider lower risk activities.
If you are preparing meals for others, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before beginning your meal prep. Learn more about food safety.
The number of COVID-19 cases being reported is going up just as students and staff are preparing to head home from college campuses for the winter holidays. Plan for a safe trip home for your college student.
Stay Informed: Call our Health Department Call Center at 703-267-3511 with Coronavirus questions; open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates from Fairfax County about COVID-19; text FFXCOVIDESP to 888777 for updates in Spanish.
The CDC offers toolkits for specific audiences that include a variety of resources. Example audiences include: Young People, Community & Faith-Based Organizations, and Older Adults & People at Higher Risk.
Do your part to the stop the spread of coronavirus — and the spread of misinformation. Find information to help distinguish between some common rumors and facts about COVID-19.
