@lingosteve@SchirmerValle @welangley @judyldubois It is not a matter if they are interested or not. This is not a foreign language they teach at school. Often times, they just want to fit it in our monolingual society and they feel embarrassed about their heritage.
@lingosteve@SchirmerValle @welangley @judyldubois Well, I disagree with you. It is a pity when they don't speak the language of their immediate family, it is a lost, because they can't communicate properly with their relatives, and like it or not it is part of their identity.
In hard and uncertain times like these, we must prioritize mental health.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, you are not alone—there is help and hope. Contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at @800273TALK. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
This Labor Day weekend, please be smart and stay safe so we can keep moving forward heading into fall.
We saw surges in #COVID19 cases in the weeks following Memorial Day and July 4th in Virginia and across the country––we don’t want to repeat that as summer draws to a close.
Stay vigilant and continue to:
🚫 Avoid large gatherings.
📏 Keep six or more feet away from other people.
😷 Wear face coverings.
🧼 Wash your hand regularly.
🏞️ Do your socializing outdoors.
When we take these steps, we are mitigating the spread of #COVID19 and saving lives.
Virginians worked hard to stay safe this summer, and the data reflects it—our case numbers remain stable and we have not seen major spikes in percent positivity.
But now is not the time to let up, as we approach a holiday weekend and as students return to schools and campuses.
@fairfaxcounty What are we doing in Fairfax to avoid people to congregate in groups 10+? I see groups of people in the parking lot of Drape Drive Park without a mask?
Our $50 million Rent and Mortgage Relief Program distributes funding directly on behalf of eligible households.
If any of the following conditions apply to you or your family, you may be eligible. Top priority is given to households currently facing eviction proceedings.
We have had more than 152,000 downloads of the @VDHgov#COVIDWISE app since our official launch yesterday!
And the more Virginians who use the app, the more effective it will be.
📱 Add your phone to the #COVID19 fight and download the free app at https://t.co/Lhyq4RJCao.