MARCH 23, 2020

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Parks, Fields and Playgrounds are Closed

Effectively immediately, all Arlington County/APS parks, fields, playgrounds, restrooms, tracks, dog parks and courts are closed. Signs will be posted at all affected locations. In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, it is important that everyone take personal responsibility and practice social distancing.

APS Closed for the Remainder of Academic Year

Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam announced this afternoon that all public schools in the Commonwealth will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. Visit APS for the latest guidance going forward for students and parents. 

Arlington County Moving to Virtual Inspections

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, virtual inspections will be the only building-related inspections available until further notice. All others have been postponed.

Virtual inspections are an efficient alternative to in-person inspections, enabling prompt service, productive follow-ups and more specific scheduling. To find out if your inspection qualifies, and for other requirements and process details, visit the County website.

COVID-19 News & Notes

• Governor Northam Orders Statewide Closure of Certain Non-Essential Businesses | FAQ on what this means for Virginians

• Effective Tuesday (March 24), ART bus riders will enter and exit all buses using the rear doors only; ART will also be suspending fare collection

• Arlington has temporarily suspended curbside bulk item collection until further notice. All regular weekly curbside trash and recycling collections continue as normal

• Metro has further reduced rail and bus service this week, limiting it to essential trips only

• Have questions about your library account or library services? Chat live (or text) with a librarian online!
• If you are struggling to pay your County utility bill (water/sewer/refuse), please call our Customer Contact Center at 703-228-5000; Water service will not be cut off 

WATCH: At Saturday's Board Meeting, the County Manager and his senior staff provided an in-depth report on the County Government and the community response to COVID-19.

Arlington County's coronavirus (COVID-19) updates and news

Center for Disease Control

Virginia Department of Health