As Governor Ralph Northam moves to reopen Virginia, Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta the town has been largely, and luckily, unaffected by the coronavirus.
Here’s more from Mayor Porta:
Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta [Photo: Town of Occoquan – Government Facebook page]
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is now making COVID-19 case and testing data available by zip code. Currently the Town’s exclusive zip code (22125) shows no cases of COVID-19. While this is certainly very good news, it does come with some important caveats. First, only 12 tests have been reported for the Town zip code. Additionally, VDH notes that they do not have zip code data for every record. Most importantly, two large zip codes nearby, Woodbridge (22191) and Dale City (22193), have the most COVID-19 cases in the state. If you are interested in reviewing the VDH zip code level data it can be found [on the VDH website]
As some of you are also likely aware, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam today announced guidelines for what is being characterized as “Phase I” of reopening in Virginia to start at the end of next week. Although not available immediately online, the primary substantive changes most relevant to Occoquan businesses are as follows: (1) non-essential businesses, which up until now have been able to stay open provided they limit customers to 10 at a time with appropriate social distancing, will be allowed to open up to 50% capacity, (2) restaurants may open up existing outdoor seating up to 50% capacity, and (3) personal grooming services (e.g. barbershops, hair salons, nail salons) may open for appointments only, with strict social distancing and the use of face coverings. Governor Northam has indicated that Phase I will last a minimum of two weeks. Additionally, he noted that these requirements are a floor, and that local jurisdictions with pre-existing authority (in our case Prince William County) may impose more stringent requirements. At the moment we do not have definitive information on the extent to which County government is considering such restrictions.
I will do my best to disseminate updated information as it becomes available. Please stay safe and healthy.
Fredericksburg Free Press – “Before Rep. Eugene Vindman was sworn in earlier this month, 80 constituent service cases already were waiting for his staff. That’s 80 scenarios where someone needed help or was asking for the Democrat’s ear.
Two weeks into Vindman’s two-year term, half of those cases have been closed.
That was a significant win for the office, the congressman said Friday, before he has even filed his first bill.”
[Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels]The Father & Daughter Dance is returning on Feb. 8! A part of Prince William County’s Fatherhood Initiative, the free Father & Daughter Dance is a signature…
It was a typical morning at the Hansen household in Spotsylvania County until a black SUV pulled up. Howie Guja from Publishers Clearing House jumped out with an oversized check and bottle of champagne destined for Shelly Hansen, the sweepstakes’ newest winner.Â
“I saw on the Ring doorbell, a guy with a big check and flowers,” said Shelly’s daughter Vicky. They are now $10,000 richer.
Shelly entered the Publishers Clearing House a few times before and won small prizes but continued to enter their drawing. This time it paid off – hefty, $10,000. However, PCH has given away bigger prizes in the past and continues to have drawings in the millions.Â
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