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Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week related to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.

DC, VA New Coronavirus Updates

Virginia 'Stay At Home' Order Issued, Coronavirus Cases Top 1K

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a "stay-at-home" order Monday as cases of the new coronavirus topped 1,000. The stay-at-home order calls for residents to stay home except to obtain food and other essential services, obtain medical care, travel to and from work, take care of other persons or care for animals, visit a relative, travel to and from an educational institution, volunteer with a group providing charitable or social services, or exercise outdoors with social distancing.

• VA Coronavirus Cases Surpass 2K With Projected Peak Weeks Away
• VA Coronavirus: Field Hospital Sites Could Be Ready In 6 Weeks
• Northam Addresses Coronavirus Questions, Virginia Cases Top 1,700
• Here's What You Can Do Under VA's Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order

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.

• 3 New Coronavirus Deaths In DC As Total Number Of Cases Hits 757
• Coronavirus: DC Mayor Orders District Residents To Stay Home
• Coronavirus: DC Mayor Addresses Stay-At-Home Order Penalties
• Trump Declares Major Disaster In VA Over Coronavirus

President Donald Trump on Thursday approved Gov. Ralph Northam's request to declare a major disaster in Virginia, which frees up federal resources to fight the state's growing coronavirus outbreak.

• DC Coronavirus: Trump Declares Disaster In District

Field Hospital Set Up In Fredericksburg For Coronavirus Surge

Mary Washington Hospital has set up a field hospital in a parking garage next to the hospital's emergency department in anticipation of a surge in patients with the new coronavirus, or COVID-19. Although hospital officials hope the extra space won't be needed, they wanted to create the additional emergency room capacity in case the number of coronavirus patients reaches levels beyond its current capacity in the next couple months.

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.

Reston Residents Applaud Coronavirus First Responders Nightly

Something is happening at 7 p.m. each day in a cluster of high rises in the heart of Reston. Residents of Midtown at Reston Town Center are stepping out onto their balconies each night to show their support by applauding for healthcare workers and first responders dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

DC Health To Open Walk-Up Coronavirus Testing Facilities

The D.C. Department of Health will be opening a coronavirus testing site for the city's public safety personnel, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced at a Monday morning press briefing. The site would test members of the Metropolitan Police Department, D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services and the D.C. Department of Corrections.

Vienna Restaurants Donate 900 Meals to Inova Fairfax Hospital

Community members are coming together to support essential workers during the new coronavirus pandemic, as donations pour in to provide meals for those who are working nonstop.

Cheesetique Supports Hospitality Staff During Coronavirus Impact

As the new coronavirus outbreak forces businesses to cut back operations or close, hospitality workers may be left with less or no work. Del Ray-based Cheesetique and its partners want to ensure those workers and their families don't go hungry.

More Coverage

• Rappahannock Area Health District Reports First Coronavirus Death
• Loudoun Teacher Who Died Of Coronavirus Remembered As Dedicated
• Loudoun School System Reports 10th Staff Member With Coronavirus
• Loudoun School Staffer Who Distributed Chromebooks Tests Positive
• Fourth Waxpool Elementary Staffer Tests Positive For Coronavirus
• Fairfax Health District Reports 3 More Coronavirus Deaths
• Fairfax Jail Inmate Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Sheriff
• Loudoun Sheriff's Deputy Tests Positive For Coronavirus
• First 2 Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported In Arlington
• Liberty Univ. Reports Coronavirus Case; Lynchburg Numbers Grow
• VA, DC Unemployment Claims Surge Because Of Coronavirus
• VA Provides $2.5M In Funding For Homeless During Coronavirus
• How Virginia's Nursing Homes Control Infection
• Wallaby Joey Pokes Head Out Mother's Pouch For The First Time
• US Capitol Complex Closed Through April Due To Coronavirus
• Extra 60 Days For NoVa Vehicle Emissions Inspections: Coronavirus
• Reston Woman's Message To Class Of 2020: Make Memories
• Alexandria Coronavirus Updates: 67 Cases, New Budget Projections
• Coronavirus: Manassas News And Updates In Time Of Crisis
• Fairfax Streamlines Medical Structure Permitting For Coronavirus
• DC Metro Further Shortens Service In Response To Coronavirus
• Manassas Is For Takeout Lovers In Time Of Coronavirus
• VA Attorney General Targets Price Gouging Amid Coronavirus Crisis
• Arlington Accepts Donations At Coronavirus Drop-Off Station
• T-Shirt Fundraiser To Give Proceeds To Vienna Businesses
• Takeout Week Support Fairfax Co. Eateries In Time Of Coronavirus
• Fredericksburg Alerts Residents To Coronavirus-Related Changes
• Loudoun Limits Public Access At Government Center: Coronavirus
• Ways To Support Falls Church Businesses During Coronavirus Impact
• Herndon Restaurants Learn To Adapt To Coronavirus
• Coronavirus Old Town Alexandria: What To Do If You Have Symptoms
• Coronavirus in Fairfax County: What To Do If You Have Symptoms
• Fredericksburg Coronavirus: News And Updates In Time Of Crisis
• Fredericksburg Invites Businesses To Apply For Coronavirus Grants
• Fairfax County Officials Warn Of Coronavirus Scams
• Falls Church Coronavirus: City Hall Closing To Public
• Coronavirus Spurs Changes For Fairfax Co. Public Safety Personnel
• Whiskey Club Holds Coronavirus Benefit For Manassas Workers
• Strong Hurricane Season Could Hit Virginia After Coronavirus Peak
• Herndon's Weird Brothers Coffee Adapts To Coronavirus
• DC Area Animal Shelters: Make Plan For Pets In Case Of Illness
• Alexandria Places Of Worship Go Online Amid Coronavirus
• Vienna Places Of Worship Hold Virtual Services Amid Coronavirus
• Kingstowne Area Places Of Worship Go Virtual Amid Coronavirus
• McLean Places Of Worship Hold Virtual Services Amid Coronavirus
• Fire Marshal Alerts Restaurants To Fire Risks During Cororavirus
• Free Lyft Rides For Essential Workers, Seniors, Low-Income In DC

Small Businesses: Post In Our Free Open-Closed Directories

• Vienna Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Local Customers Know
• Greater Alexandria Businesses: Open or Closed? Let Patrons Know
• Burke Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Patrons Know
• Kingstowne Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know
• Fredericksburg Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Customers Know
• Manassas Area Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Customers Know
• Fairfax City Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Customers Know
• Ashburn Area Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Customers Know
• Western Loudoun Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Customers Know
• Woodbridge Area Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Customers Know
• McLean Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Local Customers Know
• Falls Church Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know