Alexandria COVID-19 Cases Report Potential Exposure Sources

The Alexandria Health Department conducted interviews with 422 people diagnosed with COVID-19.

Virginia Coronavirus Patients On Ventilators Reach New Low

Patients in the intensive care units, however, have remained in the 200s in recent months.

5 Things To Know On World Food Day 2020 In Alexandria

World Food Day 2020 is Oct. 16. Here’s what you should know about global food insecurity and how you can help in Alexandria.

Coronavirus Cases Up By 1,331 In Virginia, Positive Rate Below 5%

The southwest region had the most new cases on Thursday and has the highest positive average of tests.

New Cases Above 1,000 For Second Straight Day In Virginia

The seven-day average of daily cases has been below 1,000 in recent weeks.

Alexandria Coronavirus Update: 11 New Cases, No New Deaths

There are 11 new cases of the coronavirus in the Alexandria Health District as reported by the Virginia Department of Health Monday.

Daily Coronavirus Case Count at 2-Month Low In Virginia

The 580 new cases on Wednesday represented the lowest case count since July 6.

Alexandria Face Mask Mandate To Take Effect On Oct. 1

A mask mandate covering indoor and outdoor public places allows for education-focused enforcement by city staff.

Public Hearing Set For Face Covering Proposal In Alexandria

The proposed ordinance before council calls for a face covering mandate stricter than the governor's order.

Positive Coronavirus Test Rates Up In Some Alexandria ZIP Codes

Although the monthly positive rate overall fell since May, some ZIP codes saw increases since the health department's August analysis.

Virginia Long-Term Facility Outbreaks Continue Into Summer: Data

The numbers of new outbreaks at long-term care facilities were similar in May, July and August.

Coronavirus Case Average Increases In Virginia, NoVA Cases Stable

The 7-day average of cases has increased in the last week, but trends vary by region.

Flu Shot Clinics Begin This Weekend At Alexandria Safeway Stores

Safeway is holding clinics at all locations, including those without a pharmacy.

978 New Coronavirus Cases, 9 Deaths Reported In Virginia

Regions with the most new cases have varied by day, but the eastern region leads the state in current hospitalizations.

Coronavirus Exposure Identified At Alexandria Summer Camp

A parent who was notified by the health department said her daughter was exposed for three days at the summer camp.

Alexandria Coronavirus Update: Monthly Trends, ZIP Code Data

Month-to-month counts show May had more new cases than June and July combined.

Alexandria Coronavirus Update: Weekly Trend Of Cases, Deaths

We look at the week-by-week changes in new cases, deaths and hospitalizations in Alexandria.

10 Virginia Health Districts Have Coronavirus Surges: UVa Model

Despite case increases in Hampton Roads, overwhelmed hospital capacity isn't expected through August under UVa model projections.

Alexandria Coronavirus: Long-Term Care Facility Data, Phase 3

Alexandria's hospital is down to 13 COVID-19 patients, and new data on long-term care facilities is available.

Alexandria Coronavirus Update: 12 New Cases, No New Deaths

There are 12 new cases of the new coronavirus in the Alexandria Health District as of Tuesday.

Coronavirus Deaths, Hospitalizations Inch Up In Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed cases of the new coronavirus and deaths had increased as of Sunday morning.

Alexandria Coronavirus Update: 50 New Cases, 3 New Deaths

There are 50 new cases of the coronavirus in the Alexandria Health District. The total number of cases in the health district to 1,657.

Second DASH Bus Driver Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The driver who last worked on May 16 did not have close contact with riders, a DASH spokesperson said.

Neighborhood Health Holds Community Testing Event In Alexandria

Neighborhood Health tested people regardless of symptoms as part of an effort to ramp up testing.

Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Center To Reopen Saturdays In Alexandria

The drop-off site for electronics and hazardous waste will reopen for one day a week.

Northam Executive Order Allows NoVA To Delay Phase 1 Reopening

With Virginia set to enter the first reopening phase on Friday, localities in the northern region can postpone it by two weeks.

Best And Worst VA, DC Hospital Safety Grades 2020: Report

The nonprofit group Leapfrog released a new round of hospital safety grades. Here's how hospitals in Virginia and DC fared.

Alexandria Nurse Decried Coronavirus Conspiracies Before Death

A nurse at a memory care facility wrote on social media about testing positive for the virus before she died.

VA Coronavirus Cases Reach 20K With Phased Reopening In Sight

While cumulative cases are rising, a state graph shows a declining average of the percentage of positive tests.

Alexandria Coronavirus Update: 41 New Cases, 26 Total Deaths

There are a total of 940 cases of the new coronavirus in Alexandria as of Monday morning.

New Data Shows Age, Rate Per 100K Of Alexandria Coronavirus Cases

The Alexandria Health Department is working with doctor's offices to improve data collection on race, which is not reported for some cases.

Donations From Recovered Coronavirus Patients Sought At Inova

Convalescent plasma​ from recovered patients is being explored as a way to help patients fighting COVID-19.

Alexandria Backs Rent Moratorium During Coronavirus Crisis

Alexandria's City Council wants Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to protect residents from coronavirus-related evictions and debt.

Alexandria DASH Bus Driver Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The driver was scheduled on a backup bus that did not end up being needed on routes, according to DASH.

Northam Plans To Extend Order For Non-Essential Business Closures

Northam and state officials look at daily data and models predicting hospital resource needs when making decisions on restrictions.

Northam Seeks Action On VA Elections, Coronavirus Racial Data

As some places in the U.S. report racial disparities in coronavirus deaths, Northam directed the health department to improve Virginia data.

Alexandria Residents Asked To Reduce Waste In Time Of Coronavirus

Three jurisdictions say an increase of trash since mid-March puts a strain on regional waste management.

VA Residents Should Wear Face Masks: Gov. Northam, CDC

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday urged all residents to wear masks if they must leave their home. The CDC has also recommended masks.

Alexandria Coronavirus Updates: 77 Cases, New Budget Projections

The latest updates on the coronavirus impact include new city revenue projections and continuing emergency food assistance.

Coronavirus Old Town Alexandria: What To Do If You Have Symptoms

If you're worried that you have COVID-19, here are recommendations from experts on what to do.