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5 Things To Know About Coronavirus Variants

(From Virginia Department of Health, April 7, 2021)

1.   Current COVID-19 variants of concern spread more rapidly and some cause more severe illness.
2.   Rapid spread could lead to more cases, more deaths, and could overwhelm hospitals and healthcare resources.
3.   The more the COVID-19 virus circulates, the greater the chances that new mutations or variants can develop.
4.   Variants of concern have been identified in Virginia and are likely more common in our communities than the number of reported cases suggest.
5.   Public health recommendations to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 will also work to protect us from these new variants. Keep yourself and others safer by:
o   Wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth when you are around people not in your own household, even if you are outside
o   Staying at least 6 feet apart from other people when possible
o   Keeping away from large crowds
o   Washing your hands often
o   Getting the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s your turn

Make Sure Your Mask Works the Best It Can

From the CDC

1. Make sure your mask fits snugly against your face. Gaps can let air with respiratory droplets leak in and out around the edges of the mask

2. Pick a mask with layers to keep your respiratory droplets in and others’ out. A mask with layers will stop more respiratory droplets getting inside your mask or escaping from your mask if you are sick.

A Prayer Upon Vaccination

Rabbi Rein and Hazzan Dienstfrey offer this message and prayer upon receiving the coronavirus vaccine.

Local Health Departments

Please refer to your local health department for vaccination information.

City of Alexandria Health Department COVID-19 Information
https://www.alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus
Vaccination registration form: https://redcap.vdh.virginia.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=FHW4TYF8MP

Arlington County Health Department COVID-19 Information
https://www.arlingtonva.us/covid-19/
Vaccination registration forms: https://www.arlingtonva.us/covid-19/vaccines/registration/

Fairfax County Health Department COVID-19 Information
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus
Vaccication registration form: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/vaccine/registration

D.C. Department of Health
Distribution, registration: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccine

Community Updates

Message to the community from our clergy, January 14, 2021

Letter to Our Community, from Congregation President Meredith Ludwig, March 11, 2020

Message to the community, March 13, 2020

Video message from Rabbi Rein, April 1, 2020

Video message from Hazzan Dienstfrey, April 1, 2020

Message from ALIVE!

ALIVE! needs a lot of support now. Read the message (03/23/2020) from ALIVE! President Eric Winakur, and ALIVE! Executive Director Jennifer Ayers.

Sat, July 31 2021
22 Av 5781

Free COVID-19 Vaccines for All Ages 12+

(posted 5/27/21)

Arlington County’s Public Health Division is continuing to offer free walk-in vaccine clinics, including neighborhood clinics. As a friendly reminder, these clinics are open to ALL ages 12 and above. No appointments or Arlington residency is required and any form of ID is acceptable (can be utility bill, paystub, library card, insurance card, etc.—something with your name on it!). Find a list next week’s clinics on Arlington County's vaccine clinic page.

Mental Health Support

During the past months, while we have been social distancing, sheltering in place and in lock down, we have all been hit at various points by anger, fear, a sense of helplessness, loss of control, depression and so many other powerful emotions. This time of change and uncertainty bring up different emotions in each of us. If you need support or are looking for tips to help a friend or family member, remember that you are not alone.

Below are some mental health resources to support you when you need it:

Call: 703-J-CARING (703-522-7464)

Text crisis line: Text HOME to 741741

Financial Impact of Coronavirus

Are you or a loved one impacted financially by the coronavirus? Has your livelihood been affected? The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington is offering interest free loans of $1,000 to eligible borrowers. To apply, please visit www.hebrewfreeloandc.org/covid19.