3 reasons COVID-19 is on the rise in Fairfax County – WTOP

More than 60 days after Fairfax County had its first case of COVID-19, the county has, by far, the most cases, hospitalizations and deaths than any other in Virginia and now the county's emergency information department is giving three reasons why.

More than 60 days after Fairfax County announced its first case of COVID-19, the county has, by far, the most infections, hospitalizations and deaths than any county in Virginia and now the countys emergency information department is giving three reasons why.

The county, the largest in population in the state, said Thursday its pandemic curve is still in the exponential growth phase. As of Wednesday night, Fairfax County has 5,045 cases, 832 hospitalized and 211 deaths from COVID-19 each of those numbers is more than twice the total of the next highest county.

Fairfax County outlined the causes:

Fairfax County said it has taken proactive measures to slow the spread of the virus in high-risk places like nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

The county said even as Virginia and other states begin to ease restrictions, residents should stay vigilant with mitigation actions and think of these measures as a marathon, rather than a sprint.

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