Teen Dies Of Coronavirus, Spotlight On Small Business | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Monday. 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.

DC Officials: 17-Year-Old Boy Dies Of Coronavirus

The D.C. Health Department confirmed 7 new deaths Monday due to COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of coronavirus deaths in the District to 185. D.C. Health also confirmed 51 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the overall total to 3,892.

One of those deaths was a 17-year-old boy, according to the data.

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Northam Addresses Hospital, Business Reopenings From Coronavirus

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam informed residents Monday that doctor's offices and hospitals are safe again to visit, especially for people who need lab work or other tests done in preparation for elective or outpatient procedures. At a news briefing, Northam expressed optimism that his administration will lift restrictions Friday that had been placed on elective surgeries at hospitals across the state due to fears that a surge in new coronavirus patients would overwhelm hospitals.

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Popular Fairfax Restaurant Delivers Meals To Front-Line Workers

Tatjana Farr, owner of Coyote Grille in Fairfax City, is providing free meals to medical workers and first responders in the Washington, D.C. area to make life easier for them as they work on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis.

McLean Retirement Home Resident With Coronavirus Dies

A resident who tested positive for the new coronavirus at McLean's Vinson Hall Retirement Community died Friday, the facility announced. The resident lived at Arleigh Burke Pavilion, where 15 other residents tested positive for the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 illness.

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Project Spotlights Alexandria Small Business Amid Coronavirus

As Alexandria small business owners weather the economic challenges of the new coronavirus crisis, a new photo campaign visualizes what their situations look like. The Old Town Boutique District and photographer Sarah Marcella partnered to spotlight around 32 small business owners and their families.

Reston's Stay-At-Home Chalk Art Event Encourages Creativity

Reston community members are encouraged to let their imaginations wander, while they stay at home due to the new coronavirus pandemic, starting May 4 with the Stay-at-Home Chalk Art virtual event hosted by Public Art Reston.

Tea Shop Offers Mother's Day Tea Parties For Essential Workers

A Herndon business is hoping to provide mothers who have been deemed as essential workers with proper Mother's Day celebrations, complete with a tea party to go.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 146 New Cases, No New Deaths
• Arlington Credit Union Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus
• Fairfax County Coronavirus Cases Grouped By Combined Zip Codes
• Del Ray Bingo Promotes Businesses During Social Distancing
• Northern Virginia Catholic Parishes Host No-Contact Food Drives
• $100K In Relief Available For Arlington's Small Businesses
• Drive-Up Coronavirus Tests Available In Manassas, Stafford
• Loudoun County Town Elections To Be Held In 3 Weeks
• Fairfax City Municipal Elections To Be Held In 3 Weeks
• Fredericksburg Municipal Elections To Be Held In 3 Weeks
• DC Mayor: $25M Awarded To 10 Hospitals For Surge Response
• Passenger Dies From Injuries In Crash In Gainesville: Police
• Herndon Police, Community Mourn Death Of Retired Captain
• Robbery Suspect Flees After Woman Strikes Him With Purse: Police
• Juvenile Fires Shots At Car In Woodbridge After Argument: Police
• Vienna Area Bridge To Close For I-66 Express Lanes Project

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus: States Begin Reopening; Trump Briefing Back On
• City Council To Go To Cuomo If Mayor Won't Open Streets: Speaker
• Baby Who Had Christmas Heart Transplant Grows Stronger Every Day
• Judge Blocks Pritzker From Enforcing Coronavirus Executive Order
• Bay Area Extends Coronavirus Shelter-In-Place Orders Through May