Corona Virus Update

To all Players, Parents and Coaches:  THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS THAT IMPACT OUR TOURNAMENT

Several parents have written to us asking about the Corona Virus threat.  Here's what we've been telling them ...

On Thursday Feb 27th, Mike Hoffpauir spoke with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) about the virus.  Mike did this in response to an update about the virus threat that Mike saw on the Fairfax County Public School website (www.fcps.edu).  The page is updated almost every day by the school district.  It provides THE OFFICIAL GUIDANCE for all schools in Fairfax County.  It also the guidance we are using for the tournament.

Mike asked the Public Health Nurse at FCHD for advice for us to pass to players, parents and coaches.  Here's what she recommended:

      1) Follow the instructions on the Fairfax County Public School website (www.fcps.edu).  When you get to the FCPS home page, scroll down and find the icon for the Virus Update.

      2) If your player or someone coming with the player is sick, DO NOT BRING THAT PERSON TO THE TOURNAMENT.

 Mike also asked Hand Sanitizer.  The FCHD nurse said that it would be a good idea.  We urge everyone to bring their own supply.  The Virginia Chess Federation will have Hand Sanitizer in the Playing Hall for use by the players.

As an added precaution, INSTRUCT YOUR PLAYERS NOT TO SHAKE HANDS. 

Mike Hoffpauir
Executive Secretary and Treasurer
Virginia Chess Federation
mhoffpauir@aol.com
757-846-4805