[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Murphy's Irish Pub - Potential COVID-19 Exposure

[Joe Porcelli]

Folks,

If anyone frequented Murphy's Irish Pub on any of the below listed
dates/times, please self-quarantine and call the Alexandria Health
Department 703.746.4988 for further guidance.

Also, if anyone is interested in Text alerts regarding COVID-19 from the
Alexandria Health Department,  text COVID19 to 888777.
Cheers,
Joe, KT3I
============================================================Alexandria
Health Department Urges Self-Quarantine for Certain Patrons after Potential
COVID-19 Exposure at Murphy’s Irish Pub

­­*For Immediate Release: March 25, 2020*

On the evening of March 25, 2020, the Alexandria Health Department (AHD)
was notified that a non-resident of Alexandria later confirmed to have the
COVID-19 coronavirus spent time at Murphy’s Irish Pub (713 King St.). AHD’s
investigation has determined that patrons at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the
following dates and times may have been exposed to the virus that causes
COVID-19:

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   March 10, between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.
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   March 14, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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   March 15, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

*The Alexandria Health Department urges anyone who visited Murphy’s Irish
Pub on the dates and times above to self-quarantine at home and call the
Alexandria COVID-19 Information Line at 703.746.4988, weekdays from 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m., for further guidance.*

Until those patrons visiting Murphy’s at the above time and dates receive
specific guidance from AHD, they should stay at home, avoid visitors, not
share items like towels and utensils, stay at least six feet away from
other people in the household, and wash hands frequently.

*If You Have Symptoms of COVID-19*

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are coughing, fever of over 100.4 F,
and shortness of breath. Use the CDC's Coronavirus Self-Checker
<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html> to
review your symptoms. If you are concerned you may have COVID-19, call your
primary care physician to ask whether you should come for an exam or test
before visiting in person. Most people who get COVID-19 recover on their
own at home and do not need testing or treatment. Anyone with symptoms of
respiratory illness should isolate themselves; avoid contact with other
people; wash their hands frequently; and disinfect surfaces regularly. If
you have chest pain or shortness of breath, call or text 911.

*Protect Yourself and Others, Especially Vulnerable Community Members*

*Wash Your Hands.* Rub hands together with soap and water for at least 20
seconds.

*Use Hand Sanitizer. *If you can’t wash your hands, use hand sanitizer that
contains at least 60% alcohol as you would wash your hands, rubbing them
together for 20 seconds.

*Don’t Touch Your Face.* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with
unwashed hands.

*Stay Home.* Do not go out except for essential trips like food purchases
or medical care. It is especially critical to stay home if you are feeling
sick. If you are well, avoid close contact with people who are sick.

*Use Your Elbow.* Cough and sneeze into your elbow, not your hand.
Alternatively, cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the
trash, and wash your hands.

*Disinfect Surfaces. *Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and
surfaces.

*Manage Stress. *The CDC recommends taking breaks from exposure to the
news; take deep breaths or meditate; try to eat healthy; get sleep or rest;
make time to do activities you enjoy; and connect with others to share your
feelings.

*To receive text message alerts from the City related to COVID-19, text
ALEXCOVID19 to 888777. For more information about the COVID-19 coronavirus
and how you can help protect yourself and those around you,
visit alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus
<https://www.alexandriava.gov/Coronavirus>. For questions about COVID-19,
call the Alexandria COVID-19 Information Line at 703.746.4988, weekdays
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Virginia residents can also call the Virginia
Department of Health public information line, 877-ASK-VDH3, for questions
about the novel coronavirus situation. If you have chest pain or shortness
of breath, call or text 911.*

For inquiries from the news media only, contact Craig Fifer, Director of
Communications and Public Information, at craig.fifer at alexandriava.gov or
703.746.3965.

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This news release is available at alexandriava.gov/114406
<https://www.alexandriava.gov/114406>.