Schools React, Quarantines, Scams: DC/NoVA Coronavirus | Patch PM

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.

Coronavirus: VA Officials Work To Limit Spread From First Cases

State and local health officials confirmed Sunday that two people in Virginia have tested positive for the new coronavirus. A Marine who recently returned to the United States after traveling to Ethiopia on official business and a Fairfax City man who had been on a Nile River cruise are the first two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, in the state.

3rd VA Presumed Positive Coronavirus Case Is Arlington Resident

An Arlington County resident is the third presumed positive case of the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health. State health officials are working with the Arlington County Public Health Division to identify anyone who may have been in close contact with the individual.

Coronavirus: DC Health Recommends Churchgoers Self-Quarantine

The rector of a Georgetown church tested positive for coronavirus. D.C. health officials recommend congregants self-quarantine.

Virginians Warned Of Scams Related To New Coronavirus

Scammers may look to play on the fears of the public as more cases of coronavirus are confirmed. Virginia's Attorney General Mark Herring is urging residents to watch out for potential virus-related scams.

• How Transit Agencies Are Responding To New Coronavirus In DC, VA
• Fairfax Schools Remain Open After New Coronavirus Case Confirmed
• Coronavirus Guidance Offered In Arlington Schools Release
• Fire And Rescue Worker Self-Quarantines After Coronavirus Contact
• Loudoun Schools Suspend Overseas Travel Over Coronavirus Concerns
• Manassas Team Alerted To Player's Parent With Coronavirus: Report
• Quantico Base Schools To Close For Coronavirus Cleaning: Report
• Falls Church Schools Prepare For Potential Coronavirus Response

Other DC, NoVA Top News

'Hamilton' National Tour Returning To Kennedy Center For 14 Weeks

"Hamilton," the top-grossing musical on Broadway, is coming to Washington, D.C. for a 14-week run this summer.

Smoke From Controlled Burn At Quantico Catches Region By Surprise

A controlled burn at Marine Corps Base Quantico Sunday afternoon near the Stafford and Fauquier county line caused moderate to heavy smoke conditions across parts of Northern Virginia, D.C. and Maryland.

Environmental Grant Deadline Nearing For VA Nonprofits, Schools

Dominion Energy's charitable foundation is providing up to $1.5 million for environmental grants in 2020 to support nonprofit organizations and schools working to improve the environment.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Man Identified As Suspect In Woodbridge Robbery
• Homeless Fair Offers Access To Resources, Services
• House Fire Causes $200K Of Damage; Residents Safe
• Manassas Man Arrested For Starting Fires In City
• 1 Man Dies, Another Seriously Injured In Shooting: Police
• Dropped Firearm Leads Deputies Back To Woodgrove High Bathroom
• Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To School
• Stabbing Charges Filed Against Fairfax Woman: Police Report
• Police Standoff: Man Barricades Himself In Van
• Virginia, DC Dream Homes: Mediterranean Style, Indoor Pool
• Person Struck, Killed By Metro Train At Vienna Station
• Fairfax Connector Enhanced Service Input Sought By County

Across America

• Coronavirus Update In U.S.: Monday, March 9
• Americans Over 60 Told To Prepare For Coronavirus
• Best Friends In Philadelphia Learn They’re Sisters
• Austin Bans Large-Scale Events Over Coronavirus
• The Psychology Of America’s COVID-19 Panic Attack