Community Notice from
Dranesville Supervisor John Foust
Dear Neighbor,

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve and impact our community, I will continue to share updates and information I hope you will find helpful.

Yesterday the Board of Supervisors met virtually for three Board Committee Meetings: Budget Policy, Health and Human Services, and a Joint Meeting with the Economic Development Authority. Video of the meetings is available on demand and the agendas and materials from each meeting are available at the hyperlinks above.

This email includes information about who to contact for COVID-19 related concerns, the DMV reopening plan, coronavirus testing in the Fairfax Health District, Fairfax County Public Library curbside services, and how to donate face coverings and other items at police stations throughout the County.

Please share this email with your friends and neighbors and do not hesitate to contact my office if we can be of assistance; email Dranesville@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-356-0551.

Sincerely,
John
Who to Contact for COVID-19 Related Concerns
General COVID-19 Issues
If you have general questions about anything coronavirus-related, email ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Health Department Hotline
If you have questions about health aspects of COVID-19, call the County's Health Department call center at 703-267-3511 (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends)

Phase One Business Reopening
To report concerns/violations about Phase One reopening guidelines, call the Fairfax County Public Safety Non-Emergency Line at 703-691-2131, TTY 711.

Face Coverings
For questions about the Governor’s executive order requiring the use of face coverings, call the Virginia Department of Health at 1-877-ASK-VDH3.

Business Recovery
If you have a specialized question about local business recovery, contact the County's Department of Economic Initiatives at DEI@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Human Services Hotlines
  • Adult Protective Services, 703-324-7450; TTY 703-449-1186
  • Child Protective Services (24/7), 703-324-7400; TTY 703-222-9452
  • Domestic & Sexual Violence (24/7), 703-360-7273
  • Emergency Basic Needs (Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), 703-222-0880
  • Emergency Mental Health (24/7), 703-573-5679
  • Suicide Prevention (24/7), 703-527-4077 or Text “CONNECT” to 85511
DMV Reopening Plan
In Northern Virginia, three DMVs (Tysons Corner, Arlington, and Franconia) are currently open for appointments. 

To minimize customer volume at DMV offices and CDL test sites, appointments will be required for specific services generally necessitating in-person service. Customers should use alternate service methods, such as online or by mail, when possible. Road tests are currently not available.

DMV does not charge a fee for appointments. Make sure that you book directly through the official Virginia DMV website; DMV cannot guarantee appointments made through third-party sites.

Visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/general/#appointments.asp for more information and to make an appointment. More information about the DMV response to the coronavirus is available here.
COVID-19 Testing Options in Fairfax Health District
More than 20 sites across the Fairfax Health District are offering COVID-19 testing for both insured and uninsured residents. The Health Department urges anyone with symptoms or anyone who is a close contact of someone who is sick to get tested.

The Health Department suggests that individuals who have a health care provider (such as a primary care physician or health care practice they use regularly) contact that provider directly to ask about testing. Physicians will make an assessment and will order a test, if needed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s self-checker or the Virginia Department of Health’s COVIDCHECK can be used to help individuals make decisions on when to call their doctor or seek appropriate medical care regarding COVID-19. Anyone interested in being tested must call ahead to their provider first.

If your physician’s practice does not offer testing, or if you do not have a primary care physician, there are other options. This list includes options for both those who have health insurance and those who do not. Types of places offering testing include:

  • Urgent Care Centers and Respiratory Clinics
  • Pharmacies
  • Federally Qualified Health Centers
  • Community-based clinics

Seven CVS Pharmacy locations in the Fairfax area are also now offering drive-up testing to those who meet certain criteria and register online for an appointment. The testing is free to anyone 18 or older – with or without insurance – and does not require a doctor’s referral.

There are different types of tests for COVID-19. The best test to identify a current COVID-19 infection, whether or not you have symptoms, is a viral diagnostic test. These tests are conducted using a nasal or nasopharyngeal swab to collect a specimen. Test results are usually returned within a few days.

A serology (antibody) blood test may tell you if you have been exposed to COVID-19 at some point in the past. But the serology test is not reliable for confirming an active infection, and medical science has yet to determine if having an infection in the past means you have immunity against the disease.

The Health Department reminds those individuals who lack health insurance that while the immediate need might be access to a COVID-19 test, finding an ongoing source of medical care for your whole family now and in the future is important for staying healthy and safe during the pandemic and into the future.

There are many low-cost health care resources for individuals who lack health insurance, which can be found on Fairfax County’s website, Coronavirus (COVID-19): Health Care Options for the Uninsured.

More information on COVID-19 testing can be found on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing page.
Fairfax County Library Curbside Services
Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL)’s Curbside pickup of holds and grab bags began Monday, June 1. Curbside pickup hours at all branches are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. FCPL’s curbside services are completely contactless — at no point will you physically interact with the library staff helping you.

To pick up your holds: 
  • Park in the designated area of your library’s lot and call the branch phone number posted on the sign. Branch phone numbers can also be found online on individual branch webpages.
  • Provide your library card number to staff on the phone and remain in your car until your holds have been deposited on the pickup table and library staff have returned to the building.

In addition to picking up holds, you may request a particular book or a staff-selected grab bag based on reading level and preferences by calling the branch. Contacting the library with requests ahead of time will provide a faster pickup experience.

In addition to keeping pick-ups contactless, other steps FCPL is taking in its curbside pickup process for the safety of patrons and staff include:
  • Library staff will wear cloth face masks, and patrons are encouraged to do so as well.
  • Books will be packaged in a plastic bag to streamline handling.
  • The pickup table will be disinfected regularly.

Returns
FCPL is now accepting returns of borrowed materials. Return borrowed FCPL materials to the book drop of any FCPL branch (except Lorton Library, which is closed for renovation). Borrowers are asked to continue to keep any Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials.

To help FCPL accommodate the return of the 500,000 items currently on loan, returns will be accepted on a staggered basis according to the first letter of the borrower’s last name:

  • On Mondays FCPL will accept returns from borrowers with last names beginning with letters A-H.
  • On Wednesdays FCPL will accept returns from borrowers with last names beginning with letters I-Q.
  • On Fridays FCPL will accept returns from borrowers with last names beginning with letters R-Z.

Although book drops remain open 24/7, FCPL requests that you follow this staggered system to help the system manage the volume of incoming materials. Alternatively, you may continue to keep borrowed items, as overdue fines are suspended and due dates for all physical materials will continue to be extended to ensure that no late fees accrue while FCPL branches are closed.

Do not return library materials to staff or the pickup tables. Continue to keep your Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials; the ILL department will notify you when it is ready to accept them.

This information as well as answers to frequently asked questions is available online here.
Donated Face Coverings Can Now Be Dropped Off at County Police Stations
The Fairfax County Health Department is seeking donations of sewn face coverings for nonprofits that support low-income households. Cloth face covering donations are now being accepted at Fairfax County police stations ( map). Each of the stations has a donation bin.
Help from the Heart Community Drive

Communities of Trust is collecting personal hygiene items at Fairfax County police stations. Donated items will be provided to local food pantries for distribution.

The following items are being collected:

  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Deodorant and lotions
  • Diapers and baby wipes
  • Soap, shampoo, and conditioner
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Adult incontinence underwear
  • Laundry and dish detergent
  • Household cleaners
  • Paper towels and toilet paper

For more information, visit www.communitiesoftrust.com, email cotc@fairfaxcounty.gov, or call 703-646-8994.
Stay Informed
Fairfax County is closely monitoring the coronavirus situation. Residents are strongly encouraged to utilize the resources listed below: