It’s been a busy week and, somewhat fitting for Valentine’s Day, the top story was STIs on the rise in Alexandria.
Data from the Virginia Department of Health released last year found that 826 Alexandrians were diagnosed with chlamydia, 359 Alexandrians were diagnosed with gonorrhea, and 50 were diagnosed with syphilis.
While other STIs saw a rise in Alexandria, syphilis numbers declined.
“As our community celebrates love this upcoming Valentine’s Day, Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is encouraging residents to always love safely,” the AHD said in a release. “Specifically, AHD is notifying residents of rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and reminding our community of safe sex habits like wearing condoms and getting tested for STIs.”
Happy Valentine’s Day everybody!
The most-read stories this week were:
- Alexandria ranks higher than average in Virginia for STIs and rates are still swelling (21549 views)
- Notes: Alexandria Times reports ACPS superintendent may have been behind push to eliminate K-8 schools last year (7132 views)
- Mixed-use building in Old Town sells for $38 million (5885 views)
- One day left to submit feedback on plans to fix Alexandria’s worst park (4189 views)
- POLICE: At least nine vehicles involved in crash on Duke Street after tow truck loses brakes (4172 views)
- So, how much snow did Alexandria get? (3209 views)
- Alexandria issues reminder ahead of winter storm: you have 24-72 hours to clear snow from your sidewalk (3017 views)
- Alexandria City Public Schools will have half-day on Tuesday ahead of winter storm (2973 views)
- Short-term rentals, Duke Street plans and more at the top of Alexandria’s planning agenda (2656 views)
