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VA Governor Outlines Reopening Criteria, Earliest Possible Date

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam outlined his plan Friday for easing business restrictions related to COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus. Northam said he'd like to move into the first reopening phase no sooner than May 8, but an exact reopening date has not yet been confirmed.

• 14 More DC Residents Die Due To Coronavirus; 3,528 Positive Cases
• Arlington Sheriff's Deputy Tests Positive For Coronavirus

VA Girl Joins Schoolmate In Helping Workers During Coronavirus

A 7-year-old girl from Loudoun County asked her parents how she could help the doctors and nurses who are taking care of coronavirus patients. After researching the idea for her daughter, Kat Siedlecki came across the Inova Health Foundation's website where individuals can create their own fundraising pages to support Inova's staff members working on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis.

D'Artagnan Delivers Quality Food During Coronavirus

Reston residents concerned about purchasing quality beef, poultry, game and mushrooms while practicing safe social distancing due to the coronavirus, now have a new shopping option. D'Artagnan, the New Jersey-based sustainable meat distributor, is offering free deliveries to the Reston area every Saturday.

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• Resident Rescued From Groveton Apartment Fire, None Injured
• Drug-Take Back Postponed, Disposal Boxes Closed In Fairfax County
• Suspects in Robbery of Sterling Exxon Arrested: Police
• Fatal Shooting In Green Valley Under Investigation: Police
• Ivy City Shooting Suspects Sought By DC Police: Video

Coronavirus Updates

• Manassas Long-Term Care Facility Reports 19 Coronavirus Cases
• VA Coronavirus Deaths Pass 400; 9 New Deaths In Fairfax County
• Fredericksburg Offers Coronavirus Protection Guidance To Stores
• UMW To Resume On-Campus Academic, Housing Operations In August
• 2 Arlington Business Leaders Tapped For Coronavirus Advisory Team
• Reston Man Tapped For Coronavirus Recovery Business Task Force

• Vienna Coronavirus Update: May Election Delayed By Two Weeks
• Falls Church Takeout Customers Urged To Use Parking Lots
• DC Revenues Down Due To Coronavirus; Spending Cuts Needed

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