Tag: health

Some Fairfax County students who had returned to school are back to all-virtual learning
Veterinary sciences students at the Edison Academy returned for in-person learning briefly and are now back to all-virtual instruction. [FCPS] Just four weeks after Group 4 students returned to school for in-person instruction, they went back to all-virtual learning on Nov. 23 because of the rise in COVID-19 cases. Fairfax County reported a record-setting 455 new … Continued

Hidden Oaks adjusts to pandemic with new custom programs for families or ‘bubble groups’
Nature Your Way at Hidden Oaks. By Suzanne Holland Even though Hidden Oaks Nature Center is not open for the public to visit the exhibits, the park is busy with children and adults enjoying outdoor programming. Hidden Oaks, located in Annandale Community Park, is at 7701 Royce St., Annandale. In December, Hidden Oaks is offering … Continued

Increase in COVID cases could delay the return to school, FCPS superintendent says
Employees at the FCPS Forte Support Center in Springfield prepare plexiglass shields for delivery to schools. [FCPS] As COVID cases rise in Fairfax County, Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand is rethinking the schedule for bringing more students back for in-person learning. Brabrand told the community at a virtual town hall Nov. 19 that he understands families … Continued

Annandale Healthcare Center hasn’t had hot water for a week
The Annandale Healthcare Center is on Columbia Pike in Annandale across from Mason District Park. Despite the attention from the media and Rep. Gerry Connolly and the hiring of a new executive director, Marie Nadora, conditions at the Annandale Healthcare Center have not improved. In fact, there are indications that conditions at this nursing home, … Continued

Gold’s Gym in Bailey’s Crossroads to relocate to bigger space
The former HHGregg store. Gold’s Gym is moving into the former HHGregg store in Bailey’s Crossroads. That building, at 5718 Columbia Pike, has been vacant, except for a temporary Halloween store, since HHGregg closed in 2017. The gym on Carlin Springs Road. The Gold’s Gym at 3505 Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads is expected to … Continued

FCPS delays in-person learning
A teacher greets a student at Weyanoke Elementary School in Annandale for the first day of in-person instruction for English language learners in October. [FCPS] Young students who had been scheduled to return to school on Nov. 17 will have to keep learning at home for at least the next two weeks. Fairfax County Public … Continued

Inova to open a new cancer screening center
The Schar Cancer Institute on the Inova campus on Gallows Road just north of Annandale. Inova Health System and its Inova Schar Cancer Institute announced plans to open a new cancer screening and prevention center on the campus of the Inova Center for Personalized Health in fall 2021. The new 24,000-square-foot center will provide life-saving services for these types of cancers: … Continued

Gov. Northam imposes new rules to curb COVID spread
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises across Virginia – along with the rest of the country – Gov. Ralph Northam has announced new measures aimed at stopping the spread of the virus The following rules take effect at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 15: Public and private gatherings – indoors and outdoors – must be … Continued

COVID cases trending upwards in Fairfax County
COVID-19 cases in Fairfax County are on the upswing, while the economic challenges are mounting. There were 205 new cases on Nov. 11 and 131 new cases on Nov. 10, the Fairfax County Health Department reports. There were two deaths since yesterday, for a total of 624. As of Nov. 11, the county had a … Continued
Annandale clinic offers free flu shots
The Inova Cares Clinic for Families in Annandale is offering free flu vaccines for uninsured people, while supplies last. The clinic is located at 7617 Little River Turnpike, Suite 850. Flu shots are available 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 11, 13, 18, and 19. Appointments are required. Call the clinic at 571-665-6636 to schedule a vaccination. … Continued

Pet Valu is closing due to the challenges of COVID
The Pet Valu store at Graham Park Plaza. The Pet Valu store at Graham Park Plaza on Arlington Boulevard is closing. The company announced on Nov. 4 that it is beginning “a wind down of its operations due to severe impact from COVID-19.” Graham Park Plaza, formerly known as Loehmann’s Plaza, is in the Falls … Continued

Justice High School musicians and vocalists are keeping the music alive
Justice students present a concert at a senior living facility. By Tara Rethore So many things have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for appropriate health and safety protocols. With public school buildings closed and learning conducted online, ensemble music groups are especially feeling the impact. Playing or singing together in person … Continued

Annandale Treasure Trove closes permanently
The Treasure Trove consignment shop in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike has closed permanently, Inova announced Nov. 4. The challenge of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the temporary closing of the three Treasure Trove stores run by Inova, meant “our charitable dollars, supported by your generous purchases, donations, and consignments, … Continued

Beech Tree student tests positive for COVID-19
A student at Beech Tree Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19, Principal Karim Daugherty announced in an email to families Nov. 4. Beech Tree is in the Falls Church area of Mason District. The Fairfax County Health Department “will initiate contact tracing and work to identify close contacts of this individual and give them … Continued

Planet Fitness reopens in new location in Seven Corners
Planet Fitness reopened in a new location in Seven Corners Nov. 1 with all new equipment. The gym moved from the Eden Center into a spot formerly occupied by Gold’s Gym in the shopping center between Arlington Boulevard and Wilson Boulevard. Gold’s closed in March. Planet Fitness is open 24 hours a day, seven days … Continued