Loudoun County Coronavirus Update: 498 Cases, 8 Deaths

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA – There are 498 total cases of the new coronavirus in Loudoun County as of Tuesday morning, according to the Virginia Department of Health, with 59 hospitalizations and eight deaths.

To date, the county has tested 2,413 people and has had eight coronavirus outbreak across the Loudoun Health District.

Virginia now has 9,630 total confirmed cases of the coronavirus, with 1,581 hospitalizations and 324 deaths as of Tuesday morning.

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Here are the latest updates from Loudoun County:

SCHOOLS

All schools in Virginia are closed through the rest of the academic year for in-person teaching in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

A Loudoun County Public Schools staff member at Sterling Elementary School has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the school system said Monday. The staff member is self-isolating while they recuperate. MORE

BUSINESSES

Not everything is closed in Loudoun County because of the coronavirus pandemic. Many essential businesses are still open to provide services such as food take-out, eyecare and more. We've created a simple small business directory to help residents see what's open in Loudoun County.

Ashburn businesses have provided their information, which has been compiled here.

Leesburg businesses have provided their information, which has been compiled here.

HOSPITALS

Inova Health System is seeking recovered patients who could help those continuing to fight COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus. It is part of a nationwide effort to collect and provide convalescent plasma donations, which have antibodies that can be used on the health system's sickest patients. MORE