Why and how to wear a cloth face covering
Growing evidence suggests COVID-19 can spread before people show symptoms (pre-symptomatic) and from people who have coronavirus but never show symptoms (asymptomatic).
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2 or others unable to remove the mask without assistance.
A CLOTH FACE COVERING SHOULD:
1) Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
2) Be secured with ties or ear loops
3) Include multiple layers of fabric
4) Allow for breathing without restriction
5) Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
https://www.facebook.com/CDC/videos/531756597515913/
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
Should cloth face coverings be washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly? Yes. They should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use.
How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering.
How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.
HOW TO MAKE A FACE COVERING:
Click here to download an informative document on how to make your own facemask — https://www.dropbox.com/s/evzj7xd6s3itdvz/DIY-cloth-face-covering-instructions.pdf?dl=0
FOOD RESOURCES:
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency continues to evolve, we understand that individuals and families in our communities may have food assistance needs. To make it easier for you to find food resources, the county has developed a searchable map that includes all food distribution sites, including Fairfax County Public Schools, community meal distribution sites, food pantries and other related services. You can enter your address, select how many miles from your address you want to search and select from the food distribution and assistance sites to find the name, address, hours (if available) and driving directions.
The map can be accessed here
Breakfast and Lunch (Breakfast served 8AM- 10:30 AM; Lunch served 10:30 AM- 2PM)
To view the growing list of FCPS meal sites, please click here
Pop Up Sites
Bus Route Meal Service
Beginning Thursday, March 19, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) buses will begin delivering grab and go meals along some bus routes. School buses will stop at designated intersections to deliver these meals. To view the list of bus stops, click here
HEALTH RESOURCES:
Here is a short video by Health Department Epidemiologist Barbara Downes on social distancing and CDC “how to protect yourself” page.
Here is a five minute video by Dr. Schwartz giving in-depth testing information, and here is a link to the testing page. We are working with our health care providers to support and facilitate more opportunities for testing within health care settings. As we do not provide primary care services, the Health Department is not conducting testing. Please visit our county website for information on low-cost health care resources in the community. Contact one of these resources via phone to discuss your concerns, and the health care provider will determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19 and arrange for that test if needed. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/strategymanagementhhs/health-integration-safety-net
BASIC NEEDS:
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services If you or your congregants are have congregants are facing difficulties - including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, healthcare and more other needs, please call Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) 703-222-0880 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays). Residents can also visit the Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG) at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hsrg/ , an online, searchable guide to available health and human services resources in Fairfax County.
STAY IN TOUCH:
In an effort to ensure you are receiving accurate and timely information, Fairfax County has created a webpage that includes updated information and community resources at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19. You can also view the emergency blog, The Emergency Blog can be translated into different languages. The Health Department has a dedicated phone line that residents can call if they have questions 703-267-3511 (9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends)
Stay in touch using the County’s social media platforms and through text messaging (Text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates)
Growing evidence suggests COVID-19 can spread before people show symptoms (pre-symptomatic) and from people who have coronavirus but never show symptoms (asymptomatic).
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2 or others unable to remove the mask without assistance.
A CLOTH FACE COVERING SHOULD:
1) Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
2) Be secured with ties or ear loops
3) Include multiple layers of fabric
4) Allow for breathing without restriction
5) Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
https://www.facebook.com/CDC/videos/531756597515913/
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
Should cloth face coverings be washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly? Yes. They should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use.
How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering.
How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.
HOW TO MAKE A FACE COVERING:
Click here to download an informative document on how to make your own facemask — https://www.dropbox.com/s/evzj7xd6s3itdvz/DIY-cloth-face-covering-instructions.pdf?dl=0
FOOD RESOURCES:
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency continues to evolve, we understand that individuals and families in our communities may have food assistance needs. To make it easier for you to find food resources, the county has developed a searchable map that includes all food distribution sites, including Fairfax County Public Schools, community meal distribution sites, food pantries and other related services. You can enter your address, select how many miles from your address you want to search and select from the food distribution and assistance sites to find the name, address, hours (if available) and driving directions.
The map can be accessed here
Breakfast and Lunch (Breakfast served 8AM- 10:30 AM; Lunch served 10:30 AM- 2PM)
To view the growing list of FCPS meal sites, please click here
Pop Up Sites
- Audubon Apartments, 10-10:30 a.m., 7955 Audubon Ave., Alexandria
- Bailey’s Community Center, 10-10:30 a.m., 5920 Summers Ln, Falls Church
- Gum Springs Community Center, 11-11:30 a.m., 8100 Fordson Rd, Alexandria
- James Lee Community Center, 12-12:30 p.m., 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church
- Luther Jackson MS, 11-11:30 a.m., 3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church
- Mason Crest ES, 10-10:30 a.m., 3705 Crest Dr, Annandale
- Mosby Woods ES, 12-12:30 p.m., 9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax
- South Lakes HS, 11-11:30 a.m., 11400 South Lakes Dr, Reston
- Willston Multi-Cultural Center, 11-11:30 a.m., 6131 Willston Dr, Falls Church
Bus Route Meal Service
Beginning Thursday, March 19, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) buses will begin delivering grab and go meals along some bus routes. School buses will stop at designated intersections to deliver these meals. To view the list of bus stops, click here
HEALTH RESOURCES:
Here is a short video by Health Department Epidemiologist Barbara Downes on social distancing and CDC “how to protect yourself” page.
Here is a five minute video by Dr. Schwartz giving in-depth testing information, and here is a link to the testing page. We are working with our health care providers to support and facilitate more opportunities for testing within health care settings. As we do not provide primary care services, the Health Department is not conducting testing. Please visit our county website for information on low-cost health care resources in the community. Contact one of these resources via phone to discuss your concerns, and the health care provider will determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19 and arrange for that test if needed. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/strategymanagementhhs/health-integration-safety-net
- We have the latest on TESTING. In summary:
- Call your doctor! Physicians will assess and provide referrals for testing as necessary
- Here is a five minute video by Dr. Schwartz giving in-depth testing information, and here is a link to the testing page that will be updated regularly.
- We are working with our health care providers to support and facilitate more opportunities for testing within health care settings. As we do not provide primary care services, the Health Department is not conducting testing. Please visit our county website for information on low-cost health care resources in the community. Contact one of these resources via phone to discuss your concerns, and the health care provider will determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19 and arrange for that test if needed. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/strategymanagementhhs/health-integration-safety-net
BASIC NEEDS:
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services If you or your congregants are have congregants are facing difficulties - including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, healthcare and more other needs, please call Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) 703-222-0880 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays). Residents can also visit the Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG) at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hsrg/ , an online, searchable guide to available health and human services resources in Fairfax County.
STAY IN TOUCH:
In an effort to ensure you are receiving accurate and timely information, Fairfax County has created a webpage that includes updated information and community resources at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19. You can also view the emergency blog, The Emergency Blog can be translated into different languages. The Health Department has a dedicated phone line that residents can call if they have questions 703-267-3511 (9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends)
Stay in touch using the County’s social media platforms and through text messaging (Text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates)