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DC, NoVA Slated To Start Reopening On Same Day: Patch PM

Testing events close early, face mask requirement coming, local pilots to fly over hospital, almanac's summer weather outlook: Patch PM

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Over the weekend, D.C. Health reported an uptick in community spread of COVID-19, one of the metrics being watched for reopening.
Over the weekend, D.C. Health reported an uptick in community spread of COVID-19, one of the metrics being watched for reopening. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

Here are the share-worthy stories from Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia Patches to talk about tonight:

Northam Announces Face Mask Policy, NoVA Reopening To Be Allowed

Many people will have to wear face coverings starting Friday, May 29, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday. Masks do not need to be medical grade and can include homemade items or bandanas, he said as he announced reopening measures for northern Virginia.

DC Back On Track For Phased Reopening Friday

The D.C. Health Department reported a spike in its community spread metric over the weekend, which is one of the criteria affecting whether the District would enter a phased reopening this Friday.

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Local Pilots To Fly Over Hospital To Thank Health Care Workers

Aircraft from the Manassas Regional Airport will fly over Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center on Wednesday as a thank you to hospital staff for all of their hard work during the coronavirus public health crisis.

Loudoun County July 4th Celebrations Postponed Due To Coronavirus

Fourth of July celebrations in Loudoun County have been postponed due to guidance and restrictions in place to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

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Around 3,000 Tested At Free Alexandria Testing Events

Samples from approximately 3,000 people were collected for coronavirus testing at free community testing events Monday in Alexandria.

Barcroft 1-Day Testing Site Reaches Capacity Hours Early

Arlington County's one-day coronavirus testing site at Barcroft Fitness and Recreation Center proved to be in high-demand. The site reached its capacity as of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, forcing it to stop taking new walk-up and drive-thru patients. The site was originally scheduled to stay open until 6 p.m.

Old Farmer’s Almanac Summer 2020 Forecast For Northern VA, DC

With Ocean City beaches open, even as northern Virginia and the District of Columbia remain under stay-at-home orders, thoughts are now turning to what to expect this summer.

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