Some McLean Community Center Events Canceled Amid New Coronavirus

MCLEAN, VA — The McLean Community Center announced some event cancellations due to concerns related to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Classes at the McLean Community Center are cancelled from Friday, March 13 to Monday, March 16. The Father-Daughter Enchanted Dance at MCC and Glow Party at the Old Firehouse Center are cancelled due to public health guidance on large gatherings. The Danú St. Patrick's Day Celebration concert is canceled in anticipation of seniors attending. The McLean Project for the Arts at MCC will be closed through Monday, March 16.

Refunds will be available for canceled events at MCC, Old Firehouse Center and Alden Theatre.

"We at MCC remain committed to providing you and your family with positive educational and entertaining experiences," wrote MCC executive director George Sachs in a message to patrons. "As new information related to COVID-19 is shared and the situation develops, we will apprise you of any changes to our programming or operations."

Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Virginia Department of Health, the center has increased frequency of cleaning and maintenance protocols. Custodians are using cleaners with an active bleach component to kill germs, as well as sanitizing high0touch areas like doorknobs, desks and tables each evening. Hand sanitizers are available to visitors in the lobby.

The MCC asks visitors to stay home from events if they're sick or have been around people who may have been exposed to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19. Visitors are also asked to practice measured recommended by public health officials, such as washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol; not touching their eyes, nose and mouth; avoid close contact with sick people; keeping a safe distance from others in social situations; and covering coughs and sneezes.

As of Friday, the Fairfax County Health Department reported two presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the county. Residents can find information about the new coronavirus on the health department's website or from the CDC. Questions can be directed to Fairfax County's coronavirus information line at 703-267-3511, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.