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School Closings, Wizards Self-Quarantine: News Nearby
Top news includes new COVID-19 cases in Northern Virginia, hospital visitor changes and states of emergency.
There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.
Latest Coronavirus News In DC/VA
- Prince William Schools To Close For Coronavirus Preparations
- Loudoun Schools Closed Through March 20 Over Coronavirus Concerns
Virginia State Of Emergency Declared: What Does That Mean?
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency Thursday with 17 presumptive cases of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, statewide.
DC State Of Emergency Declared After 10 Coronavirus Cases: Mayor
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency on Wednesday in response to the growing number of coronavirus cases in the District.
Find out what's happening in Burkefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Wizards Self-Quarantine After Jazz Test Positive For Coronavirus
Washington Wizards players, coaches and staff have been directed to self-quarantine after two Utah Jazz players were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, the team announced Thursday.
2nd Confirmed Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Case In Arlington
A second presumptive positive case of the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has been confirmed in Arlington County, according to a county release. The individual is identified as an associate of Christ Church Georgetown.
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Second Loudoun Coronavirus Case Linked To Georgetown Church
A second Loudoun County resident, a man in his 40s, has tested presumptive positive for the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, the Loudoun County Health Department said Thursday.
2 Cases Of New Coronavirus Identified In Fairfax County
On Thursday, the Fairfax County Health Department confirmed two presumptive positive cases of the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the county. The two cases were tied to a presumptive positive case in North Carolina.
Alexandria's First Presumptive New Coronavirus Case Confirmed
Alexandria has its first presumptive case of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, the Alexandria Health Department announced late Wednesday. The Alexandria resident is isolated at home and "doing well," the health department says.
- Virginia Coronavirus Updates: What You Need To Know
- New Coronavirus Prompts Visitor Restrictions At Inova Hospitals
- Fredericksburg Cites Coronavirus For Spring Break School Closings
- Coronavirus Concerns Lead VA Colleges To Move All Classes Online
- American University Expands Coronavirus Response At DC Campus
- Vienna Offers Guidance In Light Of New Coronavirus Outbreak
- ACC Cancels Rest Of Men's Basketball Tournament In Greensboro
Also Worth a Look Today
- Firefighters Rescue 11 Residents During Groveton Fire
- Woodbridge Robbery Suspect Arrested In Newport News: Police
- Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Onyx The Aptly Named Black Cat
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