U.S. Zika Virus Cases Include Virginia Traveler | Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

First Virginia Case of Zika Virus Confirmed

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the first reported Zika virus infection in a Virginia resident.

Health department spokesman Matthew Lipani told Patch Thursday the infected person lives in the northwestern part of Virginia and recently returned from traveling in Central America.

“Zika virus is acquired through the bite of an infected mosquito. Because it is not mosquito season in Virginia, this individual with Zika virus infection poses no risk to other Virginians,” said State Health Commissioner Marissa J. Levine. >>>read more.

Gondola on Arlington Agenda Thursday Night

When the Arlington County Board meets Thursday night, one item on the agenda might catch your eye: Funding for the study of a gondola between Rosslyn and Georgetown.

The County Manager is recommending approval of $40,000 (16 percent of total $250,000 cost) to kick in to the study, being spearheaded by Georgetown, according to the County Board agenda for the meeting. >>>read more.

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Alexandria Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby Early Thursday Morning

• Alexandria Police Officer Garcia helped deliver a baby in a car on Duke Street.

This Manassas Snowman is Piles Above the Rest

• Check out the crazy pic shared by City of Manassas. Share your snowman pics in the comments.

Students Plow Snow at Senior Center

• Herndon High School NJROTC cadets spent more than 210 hours plowing snow at Herndon Senior Center. Check out the photos.

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