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Alexandrians Encouraged To Spread Cheer, Not The Coronavirus

Messages of support for neighbors and essential workers have potential to become signs for others to display.

A decorated rock with a positive message is displayed in Alexandria's Jones Point Park.
A decorated rock with a positive message is displayed in Alexandria's Jones Point Park. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

ALEXANDRIA, VA — While Alexandrians are encouraged to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19 illness caused by new coronavirus, they can create unity with neighbors in other ways. The City of Alexandria is calling on residents to write positive messages on signs, chalk art, decorated rocks or trash cans for its #SpreadCheerALX campaign.

Messages should be tied to the city's Six Steps to Stop the Spread of COVID-19, which include staying home, washing hands frequently, maintaining six feet from others, covering coughs and sneezes, disinfecting surfaces and wearing a face covering in public.

Photos of the messages can be shared on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #SpreadCheerALX. The city may request permission to reproduce a message into a sign for others to display in yards or windows.

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Each property in residential areas can display up to 10 square feet of signage, and each sign may be up to four square feet. Residents should seek permission before placing a sign or other object on another resident's property.

Anyone can seek supplies to create a message can email arts@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-5592.

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