04/05/2020
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Current statistics of COVID-19 cases as of noon today, Saturday, April 4:
United States 290,055 positive cases. There are 7,810 deaths and 9,920 have recovered.
Virginia: 21,552 people have been tested so far, with 2,407 positive cases. 390 cases require hospitalization and there have been 52 deaths in Virginia.
Rappahannock Health District PD-16: Here in our immediate region, we have a total of 68 cases as of 5 p.m. last evening:
Rappahannock Area Health District (PD-16)
68 Positive cases in the region
8 additional cases reported in the last 24-hours
16 persons hospitalized with disease
31 at home in self-isolation
1 death in the region
By jurisdiction
35 – Stafford
17 - Spotsylvania
8 - King George
7 - Fredericksburg (no new cases overnight)
1 - Caroline
The City continues to provide full services to the public with a reduced footprint since City facilities are still closed to the public. We stand ready to assist you as much as we can through electronic means. Go to www.fredericksburgva.gov
Resources:
CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
Virginia Dept. of Health: www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus Or 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877-275-8343)
City of Fredericksburg: www.fredericksburgva.gov
MWHC Healthlink Nurse Line: (540) 741-1000
RACSB help line: (540) 373-6876
National Su***de Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
Tips for reducing anxiety in these times:
· Do what you can to reduce exposure
· Get a workout in – make it a family event
· Maintain some of your routine
· Eat healthy meals at regular intervals. Consider healthy take-out options at our local restaurants.
· Call friends and family you haven’t connected with in a while. Use the phone, don’t go visit.
· Practice social distancing outside visit our trails and streets
We have a NEW interactive map to help you find nearby hiking and walking trails located all over the City. This will help you continue to be outside, while helping us all stay a safe distance from each other. See map here: http://arcg.is/XzfLr