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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

Virginia Coronavirus: Child Tests Positive, Cases Up To 94

A child in eastern Virginia's Gloucester County tested presumptive positive for the new coronavirus and is recovering at home, Gov. Ralph Northam announced at a press conference Thursday afternoon. The Virginia Department of Health reported 94 cases of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, as of noon Thursday. Of these cases, there were 19 hospitalizations. The number of deaths remains at two. Northam said community transmission was observed in the northern, central and Peninsula regions.

First Presumptive Coronavirus Case Identified In Falls Church

The Fairfax County Health Department has confirmed the first presumptive positive case of new coronavirus, or COVID-19, in the City of Falls Church. The patient is a resident of The Kensington Falls Church, an assisted living and memory care facility on West Broad Street.

3 DC Firefighters Test Positive For Coronavirus

Chief Gregory M. Dean of D.C. Fire and EMS confirmed Thursday that three firefighters in his department have presumptive positive tests for the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

Small Business Owners Band Together During Time Of Coronavirus

Realizing many other small business owners in the area might be in the same boat, a duo decided to produce a video public service announcement (PSA) that would remind residents in Herndon, Reston, and Chantilly to support local businesses during these times of social distancing.

VA Republicans Postpone Richmond Convention Due To Coronavirus

The Republican Party of Virginia's executive committee voted Wednesday night to postpone its 2020 Quadrennial State Convention due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19. The Republican Party said "its top priority is the health and well-being of Virginia's citizens." The party said it has not decided on a new date for the convention.

Virginia Coronavirus: Simon Malls Close, Others Adjust Hours

Simon Property Group announced Wednesday it will temporarily close all malls, outlets and shops it operates in Virginia and others in a response to the ongoing new coronavirus outbreak in the United States. In Northern Virginia, that includes Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Leesburg Premium Outlets and Potomac Mills.

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• Fairfax County Coronavirus: Presumptive Cases Up To 16
• Coronavirus: Alexandria Restaurant Partners Closes Most Eateries
• Coronavirus Forces FredNats To Postpone Mascot, Anthem Auditions
• Loudoun Offers Students Last Chance To Collect Items From Schools
• Loudoun Offering Only Curbside In-Person Absentee Voting
• Manassas Closes All City Buildings To Public Due To Coronavirus
• Novant Suspends Some Procedures To 'Conserve Critical Resources'
• Fairfax Adds More Grab And Go Meal Sites Due To Coronavirus
• New Coronavirus Rule Alters How DC Diners Are Served Alcohol
• McLean Community Center Closes In Response To Coronavirus
• NoVA Community Transmission Prompts Guidance In Fairfax County

Also Worth a Look Today

• Woodbridge Teenager Killed In Drug Deal By 16-Year-Old: Police
• Second Man Arrested In Robbery, Shooting In Woodbridge: Police
• 6 Teens Attack Taxi Driver In Pentagon City: Police
• 2 Suspects Charged In 2 Attempted Bank Robberies: DC Police

Across America

• Coronavirus Live U.S. Updates: March 19
• More Coronavirus Deaths In WA; 1st In Pierce Co.
• Floating Hospital To Bring 1,000 Beds To NY Harbor
• How To Cope While Social Distancing
• Grocery Stores Shift Hours For Senior Shoppers