During Virginia's stay-at-home order, which is in place until at least June 10, local residents are getting creative when it comes to everything from cooking to socializing — at a distance, of course.
Residents of Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, a retirement community in Fairfax County, were no different and they were treated Tuesday to a concert of Motown hits played outdoors.
Seniors gathered Tuesday afternoon on their balconies and outdoors to enjoy music from the D.C.- area band The Tribe. The concert took place near the facility’s Knoll Garden, and nearly 80 residents tuned in via their balconies, open windows and the facility’s in-house news channel.
Last month, Goodwin House moved to screen all guests, asking about their travel, health and any exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case and declined guests that answered “yes” to the screening questions.
The retirement community offers four levels of living including independent living, assisted living, memory care and a health care center.
Virginia has seen 6,500 total cases so far of coronavirus and 195 deaths. Fairfax County has seen more than 1,200 cases.
The CDC recommends practicing social distancing, including staying 13 feet apart, wearing masks and limiting trips to the grocery store or pharmacy.
Gov. Ralph Northam has created a task force for nursing homes and long-term care facilities that is scheduled to meet by conference call Thursday to discuss how to battle the spread of the virus.
The Virginia Health Care Association, which represents nearly 100 assisted living facilities, is calling for more testing and more personal protective equipment.
