Stay Home, Mental Health, Free Doughnuts | Coronavirus News

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Monday. 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

Virginia 'Stay At Home' Order Issued, Coronavirus Cases Top 1K

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a "stay-at-home" order Monday as cases of the new coronavirus topped 1,000.

The stay-at-home order calls for residents to stay home except to obtain food and other essential services, obtain medical care, travel to and from work, take care of other persons or care for animals, visit a relative, travel to and from an educational institution, volunteer with a group providing charitable or social services, or exercise outdoors with social distancing.

Coronavirus: DC Mayor Orders District Residents To Stay Home

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a stay-at-home order for all residents as the latest step to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.

• 4 New Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported In DC

DC Health To Open Walk-Up Coronavirus Testing Facilities

The D.C. Department of Health will be opening a coronavirus testing site for the city's public safety personnel, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced at a Monday morning press briefing. The site would test members of the Metropolitan Police Department, D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services and the D.C. Department of Corrections.

First 2 Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported In Arlington

The Arlington Health District confirmed Sunday the first two deaths in Arlington County related to the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, according to a county release.

• Loudoun Teacher Who Died Of Coronavirus Remembered As Dedicated
• Loudoun Sheriff's Deputy Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Mental Health Awareness In Age Of Social Distancing: Coronavirus

Members of the public could benefit from guidance on how to maintain positive emotional health, reduce conflict and stay connected to the world, despite mandates to socially distance themselves physically from others to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to psychologists.

Cheesetique Supports Hospitality Staff During Coronavirus Impact

As the new coronavirus outbreak forces businesses to cut back operations or close, hospitality workers may be left with less or no work. Del Ray-based Cheesetique and its partners want to ensure those workers and their families don't go hungry.

• DC Coronavirus: Trump Declares Disaster In District
• US Capitol Complex Closed Through April Due To Coronavirus
• Manassas Is For Takeout Lovers In Time Of Coronavirus
• Fredericksburg Alerts Residents To Coronavirus-Related Changes
• Alexandria Coronavirus Update: 32 Cases, Restrictions Enforced
• McLean Day Canceled, Community Center Board Election Continues
• Takeout Week Support Fairfax Co. Eateries In Time Of Coronavirus
• Loudoun Limits Public Access At Government Center: Coronavirus
• Leesburg Suspends Car Inspection Enforcement During Coronavirus
• Reston Chamber Offers Business Webinars During Coronavirus
• Ways To Support Falls Church Businesses During Coronavirus Impact
• Herndon Restaurants Learn To Adapt To Coronavirus
• Free Doughnuts At Alexandria Krispy Kreme For Health-Care Staff
• Free Doughnuts For DC Health Workers At Krispy Kreme
• Free Doughnuts At Manassas Krispy Kreme For Health-Care Staff
• Free Doughnuts For Health Workers At Fredericksburg Krispy Kreme

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus: Trump Considers Hazard Pay
• Good News: Americans Figuring Out How To Do This
• NJ Coronavirus Cases Top 13K, 21 More Deaths
• Trump Trying To Get Supplies To MA 'Rapidly'