Reston's Plague Year: Week 3 (Updated 4/8)

A new RA sign on the Wiehle Avenue pedestrian overpass:

That police helicopter on Monday? Apparently it involved an attempted robbery. With a machete. We're heading into Lord of the Flies territory well ahead of schedule.

There are now more than 500 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Fairfax County. The health department explains why it won’t break them out by area or Zip code.

Fairfax police on why everyone should stay at home.

Meanwhile, we've heard about at least one large party in North Reston over the past weekend.

More Fairfax Connector service changes, though RIBS1, 3, and 5 will continue on their normal schedules. Nearly 40 routes countywide are being cut completely, though.

This is wild:

First up, a plot of seismic energy recorded at a USGS Netquakes station in Reston VA - very close to DC's busiest international airport. 3/? pic.twitter.com/uUpTY8IoXf

— Diana Roman (@volcano_diana) April 6, 2020

Giant is limiting the number of shoppers and making its aisles one-way.

Add Great Falls to the list of parks which have sealed off parking lots to keep people from congregating.

Speaking of Dulles:

Same here at Dulles. Parking lots empty, the terminal is a ghost town. It's an eerie sight. https://t.co/6TSzoYjdE6 pic.twitter.com/rQwf2LVr5J

— Brad Freitas (@Chopper4Brad) April 6, 2020

The North Point Chick-Fil-A is one of only a few nationwide delivering locally.

Uniform change for local first responders:

Technician Seaman, Station 25, Reston, A-Shift taking universal precautions to #PreventTheSpread. Don’t be alarmed if you see our crews dressed like this. Protection ensures our members can safely help you, stay healthy, & continue serving. #FFXCOVID #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/WkQrQ1vsSI

— Fairfax Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) April 7, 2020

Meanwhile, in Tysons, the lack of open retail in our Emerald City has people (literally) jumping off tall buildings.

Bored? The Reston Museum invites you to play Reston Bingo:

Reston #bingo is here! Enjoy! #reston #restonmuseum #stayhome pic.twitter.com/HFS2pQRm8y

— Reston Museum (@RestonMuseum) April 8, 2020