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OCT. 21, 2020

Answer the Call: The Importance of Contact Tracing

Contact tracing is how we all can work to contain the virus, and slow the spread of COVID-19. Contact tracers will never ask for your social security number, immigration status or financial information. WATCH: See the importance of answering the call.

Responde la llamada | La importancia del rastreo de contactos

Halloween During COVID

As we continue to fight against the spread of COVID-19, some Halloween activities this year are considered higher risk than others, including traditional trick-or-treating, crowded parties and indoor haunted houses.

But there are still plenty of fun, lower risk options, including: 

• Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them
• Decorating your house, apartment, or living space
• Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt where children are given lists of Halloween-themed things to look for while they walk outdoors
• Having a virtual Halloween costume contest

VDH Interim Guidance for Participating in Halloween Events | Orientación provisional de VDH para participar en Eventos de Halloween

Arlington County COVID-19 Dashboard

Get the latest information about new cases of COVID-19 in Arlington, including cases by zip code and PCR testing, at the County's COVID Dashboard.

COVID-19 News & Notes

• Superintendent’s Weekly Update: The APS Level 1 return is now projected to start on Wednesday, Nov. 4
• Do you need help paying for food, rent or utilities? Arlington residents can call 703-228-1300 for free, safe assistance, including rent and eviction prevention
• Daily Activities and Going Out: In general, the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread
• Governor Northam releases Virginia Roadmap to End Hunger, a plan to combat food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
• When making decisions about going to public spaces or attending social events, it's important to consider these factors about the risk of spreading COVID-19

NOTE: You may experience issues accessing some content on the main Arlington County website. Thank you for your patience as we resolve some technical issues. 

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Questions about COVID-19? Call the County's public information line at

703-228-7999, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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