Fairfax County Public Schools
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All FCPS extracurricular programs, athletic programs, and community use activities are canceled during that same period.
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The Virginia Department of Education will issue guidance on continuity of learning, as well as graduation requirements for 12th grade students.
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For more information on FCPS's response to coronavirus
click here
.
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FCPS is continuing to offer grab and go food distribution sites and meal delivery along some bus routes. Details on locations and times is available
here
.
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Non-FCPS related childcare facilities may remain open, with guidance
here
.
Mass Gatherings, Community Events:
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This does not include gatherings that involve the provision of health care or medical services, access to essential services (see below); operations of the media; law enforcement agencies; or operations of government.
Fairfax County Parks, Libraries, and Community Facilities
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This includes: recreation, nature, community, resource and teen centers, golf courses, historic sites, athletic fields, and picnic shelters.
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As of today, these closures also include: playgrounds, skate parks, and restrooms.
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Dog parks and trails remain open.
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Although not under Fairfax control it is worth noting that
NOVA Park
trails like the W&OD Trail are open, with park offices closed.
Retail Businesses
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Essential businesses as defined by the Governor may remain open, while adhering as much as possible to social distancing guidelines and enhanced sanitizing practices.
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Grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retailers that sell food and beverage products or pharmacy products, including dollar stores, and department stores with grocery or pharmacy operations;
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Medical, laboratory, and vision supply retailers;
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Electronic retailers that sell or service cell phones, computers, tablets, and other communications technology;
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Automotive parts, accessories, and tire retailers as well as automotive repair facilities;
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Home improvement, hardware, building material, and building supply retailers;
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Lawn and garden equipment retailers;
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Beer, wine, and liquor stores;
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Retail functions of gas stations and convenience stores;
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Retail located within healthcare facilities;
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Banks and other financial institutions with retail functions;
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Pet stores and feed stores;
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Printing and office supply stores; and
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Laundromats and dry cleaners.
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If not included in
this list
, businesses
must
adhere to a 10-patron limit, social distancing recommendations, and enhanced social distancing guidelines. If this is not possible, the business must close.
Dining and On-Site Alcohol Establishments
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Restaurants may continue delivery and carry-out options.
Recreation and Entertainment Businesses
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Per Governor Northam, businesses ranging from theaters, fitness centers, beauty salons, racetracks, and bowling alleys are considered non-essential and must close at 11:59 pm, Tuesday, March 24 until April 24.
Transportation
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Fairfax Connector:
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Services have not changed at this time, however due to decreased ridership, services will be reduced in the next week to ten days.
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Fare collection will be temporarily suspended.
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Metro has significantly reduced its service.
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The most up-to-date service information is
here
.
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WMATA asks that customers do not use Metro unless absolutely necessary.
