For Immediate Release: May 12, 2023 

On May 11, the COVID-19 Pandemic Public Health Emergency (PHE) expired across the country. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the end of the COVID-19 PHE on February 9, and has been coordinating with municipalities to ensure an orderly transition out of the COVID-19 PHE.  

The City of Alexandria remains focused on the public health and human services needs of its residents and community. The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) website COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ending: What to Know explains the impacts of the expiration of the COVID-19 PHE for City residents and visitors.  

Key Information Includes: 

• Vaccines and boosters will still be available for free.  
• Testing options will still be available, but costs of tests covered by insurance may change. Free tests will continue to be available across Alexandria for those in need.  
• Treatment options will still be available, though some costs may change.  
• AHD and other health agencies will continue to inform the community about COVID-19 news and guidance, but the systems for sharing data and guidance may change. 
• Some federal and state benefit programs that provided temporary eligibility and enrollment procedures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will end. 

People with questions about the expiration of the COVID-19 PHE should call Alexandria Health Department's COVID-19 hotline at 703.746.4988. 

Although the COVID-19 PHE is expiring, residents should continue to strive to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The City continues to provide critical resources available to our residents, businesses, and community. For regular updates, visit alexandriava.gov/coronavirus. 

For inquiries from the news media only, contact the Office of Communications & Public Information at newsroom@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3969. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please call 703.746.3961 or email genevieve.babecki@alexandriava.gov.  

If you speak Amharic, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please call 703.746.3961 or email genevieve.babecki@alexandriava.gov   

አማርኛ የሚናገሩ ከሆነ ነፃ የአስተርጔሚነት እና የትርጉም አገልግሎት አለን። እባክዎን በስልክ ቁጥር 703.746.3961 ይደውሉልን። ወይም በ ኢሜል አድራሻችን genevieve.babecki@alexandriava.gov ያግኙን።  

If you speak Arabic, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please call 703.746.3961 or email genevieve.babecki@alexandriava.gov  

إذا كنت تتحدث العربية ٬ فإن خدمات الترجمة المجانية و الترجمة متاحة لك ، يرجى الاتصال على الرقم ٣٩٦١ـ٧٤٦ـ٧٠٣  أو
إرسال بريد إلكتروني genevieve.babecki@alexandriava.gov 

If you speak Spanish, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please call 703.746.3961 or email genevieve.babecki@alexandriava.gov  

Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de interpretación y traducción. Por favor llame al 703.746.3961 o envíe un correo electrónico a genevieve.babecki@alexandriava.gov.   

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This news release is available at alexandriava.gov/go/4610.  

About the City of Alexandria  

Founded in 1749, the City of Alexandria is a full-service, independent, city in Virginia with a AAA/aaa credit rating and a national reputation for progressive and responsible government. With a fast-paced business environment and walkable neighborhoods, Alexandria is a world-class destination where businesses and nonprofits choose to call home. Alexandria’s ample office space and urban amenities offer room to grow – a value unmatched in the region. Located minutes from the nation’s capital, Alexandria’s old-world charm and cutting-edge innovation are the perfect mix for attracting a diverse community, talented workforce, and enthusiastic visitors.