Mount Vernon Virtual Town Hall To Focus On The Coronavirus

MOUNT VERNON, VA — Fairfax County officials will hold a Mount Vernon District Virtual Town Hall at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4 to discuss the new coronavirus, or COVID-19. Supervisor Dan Storck, School Board Chair Karen Corbett Sanders, Superintendent Scott Brabrand and Fairfax County Health Director Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu will participate.

The virtual town hall will focus on updates on the Mount Vernon District, Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Health Department. Viewers will have a chance to ask questions in advance by emailing MtVernon@fairfaxcounty.gov. Questions can be asked during the town hall by emailing MtVernon@fairfaxcounty.gov, post questions the Facebook Live Feed, tweet us @DanStorck or call the call-in line at 703-324-1114.

The program will be available on Facebook Live, Fairfax County's Channel 16, Cox Channel 1016, Verizon/Comcast Channel 16 and FCPS Channel 21.

As of Friday, the Fairfax County Health Department reported 372 COVID-19 cases and five deaths in the Fairfax Health District. The health district includes the county, Fairfax City and Falls Church City. The health department isn't providing specific locations of cases, but additional information is released when a possible community exposure is identified. The Fairfax Health District has the most cases among local jurisdictions in Virginia. Statewide, there were 2,012 cases and 46 deaths as of Friday.

The number of Fairfax County cases by age group is as follows:

Ages 0-17: 5 cases, or 1.8 per 100,000
Ages 18-49: 177 cases, or 34.5 per 100,000
Ages 50-64: 106 cases, or 46.6 per 100,000
Ages 65 and over: 77 cases, or 52.9 per 100,000
Total: 365, or 31.5 per 100,000 (Not reflecting the total number of cases due to ongoing investigations)

With the coronavirus outbreak leaving some with little or no work, the county has provided information on resources to help families. Residents can search for food distribution sites by entering their address on a county's map. The map includes Fairfax County Public Schools food distribution sites, community meal distribution sites, food pantries and similar services. Some utility companies serving Fairfax County will not turn off services due to an unpaid bill, and a few won't charge late fees. In addition, the Supreme Court of Virginia's extended order suspends eviction proceedings through April 26.

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Residents facing uncertainties with food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, healthcare and other needs can call Coordinated Services Planning for guidance weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more public health and county operating information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19. Residents can text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates on the coronavirus.

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