The Virginia
Department of Health (VDH) has received more than 26,000 complaints specific to
Executive Orders 63 and 67. Of these, approximately 1,100 have been identified
within the Fairfax Health District.
Consistent with
VDH guidelines, the Fairfax County Health Department has taken an
educational-based enforcement approach towards these complaints. They initially
contact the facilities by phone to make them aware of the complaint and to
reinforce the requirements of the Executive Orders.
After receiving
multiple valid complaints concerning the same establishment, the Health
Department attempts a site visit to monitor compliance. If the business is
permitted by the Health Department, they will explain that lack of compliance
to the Executive Orders could put their permit in jeopardy.
In general,
there has been good compliance, and very few of the complaints are for the same
business. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that the number of
complaints has decreased in the last few weeks.
