JUST IN: Fairfax County Libraries, Parks to Close Due to Coronavirus

(Updated 3/19/2020) Fairfax County announced today (Sunday) more closures to prevent the risk of spreading the coronavirus.

Starting Monday (March 16), indoor parks, community facilities and libraries will be closed for two weeks.

“The impacted facilities include recreation, nature, community, resource and teen centers, as well as golf courses, historic sites and (permitted use of) athletic fields and picnic shelters,” the county said.

Some of the closures will allow the facilities to be used as meal distribution centers, the county said.

Earlier today, the county said it has closed senior and adult day health care centers until further notice.

Image via Fairfax County

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