Community Notice from
Dranesville Supervisor John Foust  

  
Supervisor Foust's March 3rd message was inadvertently sent instead of this update as of 3/11/2020. We regret any confusion. 

Dear Neighbor,

I understand how the almost constant updates on COVID-19 can be overwhelming and alarming.   This situation is changing every day, and I am working to keep our community updated as issues arise.

The most important thing all of us can do is not to overreact.  According to the CDC, the immediate risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to be low. We will get through this together if we all use best practices.

Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, Director of the Fairfax County Health Department, briefed the Board of Supervisors yesterday.  Y ou can watch her presentation and the follow-up question and answer period video here . She stressed the importance of best practices to prevent the spread of flu, common cold, and coronavirus disease:
  • Wash hands often with soap and warm water. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid handshakes.
  • Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home while you are sick and avoid close contact with others.
If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, call your healthcare provider immediately.

Fairfax County has also set up a site for   trusted information on COVID-19 in our area and real time updates on   Twitter . If you would like to receive key updates about COVID-19 via text message, text FFXCOVID to 888-777 or sign up by text/email here. 

Elaine Tholen, Dranesville Representative to the Fairfax County School Board provides an excellent update on how schools are handling the response to COVID-19, which can be viewed here .

I have been asked whether the County should cancel public meetings. At this time, the Health Department does not believe that cancellations are necessary because there is no evidence of COVID-19 transmission within Fairfax County.  
In the event that community spread does occur, the Fairfax County Health Department will provide further guidance about public meetings. If you feel sick, however, please stay home.

Please continue to visit the Fairfax County COVID-19 site  &  Twitter , Virginia Department of Health and CDC for updates as this situation unfolds and please continue to protect yourself and your family by using the best practices listed above. 

We will get through this situation together.

Thank you,

John
  
John W. Foust
Dranesville District Supervisor
1437 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA  22101
Phone:  703-356-0551
Fax: 703-821-4275