November 24, 2024
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The Annandale Healthcare Center during COVID lockdown: ‘worse than prison’

#Annandale, #coronavirus, #health, #seniors, #state government
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The Annandale Healthcare Center Residents of the Annandale Healthcare Center are stuck in their rooms all the time, with barely any outside contact, as large numbers of the patients are getting sick and dying from COVID-19.  The Annandale Heathcare Center, at 6700 Columbia Pike, has had 156 COVID cases and 55 deaths, the Virginia Department … Continued

FCPS gives families more time to choose virtual or in-person learning

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FCPS officials answer questions from the public during a town hall. From the left: Jane Strong of the special education department, Superintendent Scott Brabrand, and Assistant Superintendent Sloan Presidio. Fairfax County Public Schools is extending the deadline – from July 10 to July 15 – for families to decide whether they want in-person or virtual … Continued

Families face July 10 deadline for deciding whether to send children back to school

#Anderson, #Annandale, #coronavirus, #education, #health, #schools
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School board member Rachna Sizemore Heizer (left) Assistant Superintendent Frances Ivey speak at a virtual town hall.  No one seems to be happy about the Fairfax County return to school plan.  During a virtual town hall session co-hosted by school board members Rachna Sizemore Heizer (at-large) and Ricardy Anderson (Mason) June 29, there were many … Continued

Public health officials cite deficiencies at Annandale Healthcare Center

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UPDATED: The Annandale Healthcare Center, which had the biggest coronavirus outbreak among assisted living/nursing homes in Virginia, had a series of deficiencies, according to a report by the Office of Licensure and Certification in the Virginia Health Department (VDH). There were 156 COVID-19 cases at the Annandale Healthcare Center, which is more than any other … Continued

Virginia nursing home with the biggest COVID outbreak is in Annandale

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The Annandale Healthcare Center was formerly known as Sleepy Hollow Health Care Center. The Annandale Healthcare Center, a nursing home on Columbia Pike, had 156 COVID-19 cases and 51 deaths, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports.   That’s the biggest COVID outbreak in any nursing home or assisted living facility in Virginia.  The VDH, which … Continued

Fairfax County school officials provide more details on return-to-school alternatives

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An FCPS town hall with (from the left) Manager of School Health Services Lorraine Trouton, Superindent Scott Brabrand, and Assistant Superintendent Jeffrey Platenburg.  Fairfax County Public School officials have provided more information on options for the 2020-21 school year.    The following information is from two recent virtual town halls – a session on June 17 … Continued

This Annandale restaurant plans to stick with carryout until the virus threat goes away

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Duck Chang’s While many Annandale restaurants are opening for indoor dining, at least one is sticking with carryout dining only, possibly for months.  “I’m taking a wait-and-see approach,” says Peter Chang, owner of Duck Chang’s at 4427 John Marr Drive. “I don’t foresee us opening any time soon.”  Chang says it’s not cost-effective to open … Continued