• Our cases are increasing, however we have not yet seen the surge in disease transmission that has occurred across the country.
  • Our community transmission level has increased from low to moderate.

  • Why has this increase occurred?
  • Our case investigators are seeing more exposures occurring in work places, at celebratory events and gatherings, and within households.
  • This trend is similar to those found in research by the CDC, which suggests that household contacts and indoor gatherings are common sources of COVID-19 transmission.

  • What can you do?
  • People are experiencing COVID fatigue, which is understandable, but this is when spread occurs.
  • We must continue to stay home when sick, social distance, wear masks, and hand wash frequently.
  • This is particularly important as the holidays near. Controlling COVID cases will be crucial to continuing to allow the economy and schools to open.
  • See Fairfax County's guidelines for a safe Thanksgiving.