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DO I HAVE TO Alexandria Property Man-
agers on July 14, 2020:
WEAR A MASK? “Executive Order 63 does
apply to indoor common
areas of apartment [and]
By Rashawnda Atkinson condominium buildings.
This may include [but not
Since we’ve entered Phase 3 of the be limited to] lobby areas,
Virginia Forward plan, there’s been mailrooms, laundry facili-
some confusion as to how the state ties, and elevators.”
guidelines concerning face coverings
apply to indoor areas where maintain- The City’s Health Dept.
ing the Centers for Disease Control’s also has published recom-
social distancing recommendations mendations for how to
present a challenge (i.e. hallways, care for and use face cov- Wear your mask when leaving your unit. Photo: AHD
elevators). Many may wonder, “Does erings:
the face covering mandate apply to • Wash hands with soap and warm • After using, place your cloth face
all indoor common spaces?” water BEFORE putting on a face mask in the laundry and wash
covering. your hands with soap and warm
The Alexandria Department of • Your face covering needs to cov- water.
Health’s (AHD) says yes as a part of er your nose and mouth and fit
its latest comments following com- snugly behind the ears or back of Proactive measures taken by Wa-
plaints from City residents about peo- head. tergate at Landmark staff include en-
ple not wearing them in indoor public • Do not touch the front of your suring signage is posted in all build-
areas. AHD Health Director Stephen face covering when wearing. ings and replacing such when updates
Hearing, MD, MPH, FACPM stated • Even when wearing a face cover- occur. Please do not confront viola-
the following in a letter written to ing, practice physical distancing tors in any fashion. You may call 703
and stay home when sick. -7464988 if you have questions.

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