Northern Virginia Remains In Forward Virginia Phase 1

Press release from the City of Fairfax:

June 2, 2020

On June 2, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Northern Virginia would remain in Phase 1, Safer at Home, of the Virginia Forward plan, to allow for further monitoring of the region's health metrics. Watch the governor's press conference:

Click here for Forward Virginia's Phase 1 Guidelines.

What does Phase 1 mean for the City of Fairfax?

Business:

• Certain businesses can reopen under certain circumstances. Find the complete list and guidelines here.
• Fairfax City businesses can find assistance and guidance from the Economic Development Office, with the Fairfax City Economic Development Authority. Visit fairfaxcityconnected.com/reconnected for information.

Certain municipal services are included:

• Dog park reopens — Maximum capacity: 10 people.
• Tennis and pickleball courts reopen — open Saturday, May 30. May be used for playing tennis or pickleball only.
• Fields and trails remain open to the public for non-permitted use.

Please practice social distancing and the use of face coverings as appropriate, and congregation should be less than 10 people in a group. Click here for more information.

To report concerns or violations about Phase 1 Reopening Guidelines, call 703.385.7924 (City of Fairfax Police Department non-emergency).

Reminder: face coverings are mandated in Virginia.. For questions and concerns about the Governor Northam’s Executive Order for Face Coverings, read the Governor's FAQs or call 877-ASK-VDH3 (Virginia Department of Health).

Background

Northern Virginia remained in Phase Zero (per Executive Order 62) when Governor Ralph Northam responded to the requests by leaders and health district directors in five Northern Virginia health districts — Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun — by implementing "Phase Zero," excluding these jurisdictions from easing certain temporary restrictions implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, iby May 29, Northern Virginia has met the following four metrics:

• Moving downward: percentage of positive test over 14 days
• Moving downward: hospitalization over 14 days
• Increased testing
• Enough hospital beds and intensive care capacity

The two metrics that are not yet met are trending toward being met, or finding resolution

• Increased contact tracing — Infrastructure is currently being put into place, with sequential increased capacity anticipated in the coming weeks
• Increased and sustainable supply of PPE — PPE for hospitals appear to be adequate at this time; and while PPE for outpatient facilities continues to be a challenge, there is an increased supply for these entities

Information: WeCare@fairfaxva.gov , 703.385.7800.

For more information, visit the City of Fairfax COVID-19 information web pages: fairfaxva.gov/coronavirus

Receive texts and emails:

• City of Fairfax: Text FXCCOVID19 to 888777, or click here to sign up for email notices
• Fairfax County Health Department: Text FFXCOVID19 to 888777, or click here to sign up for email notices

Fairfax City business-related information: fairfaxcityconnected.com/covid19

COVID-19 health and medical information:

• Fairfax County Health Department
• Virginia Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.