NBC4: Overcrowding

As social distancing continues to be one of the best ways to decrease the spread of COVID-19, communities are grappling with new, increasing concern of overcrowding outside. VHC’s Dr. Jennifer Primeggia, Infection Disease Specialist, recently spoke with NBC4 on the unique risks that can come from outdoor crowding and that,...

ARLNow: Sidewalk Crowding Poses Coronavirus Threat, Local Experts Say

Crowding on sidewalks, which has occurred outside Arlington bars on recent weekends, has significant potential to spread the coronavirus, according to local infectious disease experts. Confirming fears held by county officials and residents, infectious disease specialists at Virginia Hospital Center and George Mason University said the lack of physical distancing...

Washington Post: Groups Feed Hospital Workers — and Support Restaurants, Too

Many thanks to Woks for Washington for their recent donation to VHC! Woks for Washington was founded to help preserve the Asian American culture and restaurants following the decline in business due to COVID-19. All donations they receive go directly to buying and delivering meals from local restaurants to essential...