Fredericksburg City Coronavirus Update

Press release from the City of Fredericksburg:

April 4, 2020

Current statistics of COVID-19 cases as of noon today, Saturday, April 4:United States 290,055 positive cases. There are 7,810 deaths and 9,920 have recovered.

Virginia: 21,552 people have been tested so far, with 2,407 positive cases. 390 cases require hospitalization and there have been 52 deaths in Virginia.

Rappahannock Health District PD-16:

Here in our immediate region, we have a total of 68 cases as of 5 p.m. last evening:

Rappahannock Area Health District (PD-16)68 Positive cases in the region

8 additional cases reported in the last 24-hours

16 persons hospitalized with disease31 at home in self-isolation1 death in the region

By jurisdiction

35 – Stafford

17 - Spotsylvania

8 - King George

7 - Fredericksburg (no new cases overnight)1 - Caroline

The City continues to provide full services to the public with a reduced footprint since City facilities are still closed to the public. We stand ready to assist you as much as we can through electronic means. Go to www.fredericksburgva.gov>Resources:CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus>Virginia Dept. of Health: www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus> Or 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877-275-8343)City of Fredericksburg: www.fredericksburgva.gov>MWHC Healthlink Nurse Line: (540) 741-1000 6 a.-m. to midnightRACSB help line: (540) 373-6876National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)Tips for reducing anxiety in these times:· Do what you can to reduce exposure· Get a workout in – make it a family event· Maintain some of your routine· Eat healthy meals at regular intervals. Consider healthy take-out options at our local restaurants.· Call friends and family you haven’t connected with in a while. Use the phone, don’t go visit.· Practice social distancing outside visit our trails and streetsWe have a NEW interactive map to help you find nearby hiking and walking trails located all over the City. This will help you continue to be outside, while helping us all stay a safe distance from each other. See map here: http://arcg.is/XzfLr With many of you practicing social distancing and following the Governor’s “Stay-at-home” order, that means some will be in the kitchen cooking. If this is new to you or has been a while since cooking for your family, here are some fire safety tips:· Do not leave cooking unattended· Never put water on a grease fire – it will cause the fire to spread· Use a lid or cookie sheet to smother the fire if you can do so safely· DO NOT attempt to move the pot or pan that is burning· If you have a fire extinguisher – make sure it is safe to use in the kitchen AND YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT· Ensure everyone is out of the home and call 9-1-1 from outside the home.· Once outside, stay outside and wait for the fire department· Test your smoke alarms, they will save your life

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