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Projected Coronavirus Peak, Guidance On Mask Use | Patch PM
State to prepare three field hospital sites, Metro reduces service, one-day supply donation site, and a note to the class of 2020: Patch PM
There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Friday. 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.
VA Coronavirus Cases Surpass 2K With Projected Peak Weeks Away
The number of positive cases of the new coronavirus jumped above 2,000 in Virginia on Friday, with deaths now standing at 46, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The 2,012 positive cases of the coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 respiratory disease, includes 312 hospitalizations, up from 246 hospitalizations on Thursday.
VA Coronavirus: Field Hospital Sites Could Be Ready In 6 Weeks
Gov. Ralph Northam said Friday he accepted final recommendations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for three field hospital sites in response to the new coronavirus. The sites in the Richmond area, Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia could be ready six weeks from now. State officials are eyeing May as the time a surge of COVID-19 cases hits the Commonwealth.
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- Trump Declares Major Disaster In VA Over Coronavirus
- VA Provides $2.5M In Funding For Homeless During Coronavirus
VA Residents Should Wear Face Masks: Gov. Northam, CDC
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday urged all residents to wear a cloth mask if they must leave their home. The measure is recommended as the state confirmed 2,012 cases of the new coronavirus and 46 deaths.
Total Coronavirus Cases In DC Could Reach 93,000
The total number of District residents who may become infected by the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, could reach 93,000 over the course of the pandemic, based on data modeling used by D.C. health officials. In addition, the surge in COVID-19 patients at city hospitals is expected to peak at the end of June and beginning of July.
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Arlington Accepts Donations At Coronavirus Drop-Off Station
Arlington residents had the chance to donate personal protective equipment (PPEs) and other supplies Friday morning at a one-day, drive-thru, drop-off station at the Central Library. The station was staffed by county employees, with donations going to help resupply local nonprofits.
Reston Woman's Message To Class Of 2020: Make Memories
I know what it's like to have your senior year completely devastated because on Feb. 13, 1996, I was a senior in high school, the day my life changed.
DC Metro Further Shortens Service In Response To Coronavirus
In an effort to reduce the exposure of transit employees to the public in response to the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Metro's Pandemic Task Force is further reducing rail and bus service hours.
- Metro Trains, Buses Run On Limited Weekend Schedule: Coronavirus
- Free Lyft Rides For Essential Workers, Seniors, Low-Income In DC
- Fire Marshal Alerts Restaurants To Fire Risks During Cororavirus
- City Signs Mutual Aid Agreement With Neighbors Due To Coronavirus
- Coronavirus: Manassas News And Updates In Time Of Crisis
- Alexandria Coronavirus Updates: 67 Cases, New Budget Projections
- Mount Vernon Virtual Town Hall To Focus On The Coronavirus
- Kingstowne Area Places Of Worship Go Virtual Amid Coronavirus
- T-Shirt Fundraiser To Give Proceeds To Vienna Businesses
- McLean Places Of Worship Hold Virtual Services Amid Coronavirus
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