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Arlington County's coronavirus sample collection site on N. Quincy Street is only open to patients with an appointment and a physician's authorization.
Arlington County's coronavirus sample collection site on N. Quincy Street is only open to patients with an appointment and a physician's authorization. (Michael O'Connell | Patch)

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

Latest Coronavirus News In DC/VA

Arlington Coronavirus Sample Collection Site Open For Business

Arlington's drive-thru coronavirus sample collection site processed 6o samples from county residents on its first day, which is more than Melody Dickerson, Virginia Hospital Center's (VHC) chief nursing officer, anticipated.

Coronavirus Outbreaks Identified, Cases Up To 77 In Virginia

The number of presumptive new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases has increased to 77 in Virginia, according to Dr. Norman Oliver, state health commissioner. In addition, the state identified three outbreaks, defined as two or more cases "attributed to a common exposure," Oliver said at a Wednesday press conference.

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Coronavirus Projected To Overwhelm DC Hospitals: ProPublica Study

Despite these measures, the number of people contracting COVID-19 is expected to rise in our area, and the District is projected to run out of hospital beds for patients if the number of infected people rises by even a few hundred.

The warning about the potential for overwhelmed hospitals comes from an analysis by Harvard Global Health Institute and ProPublica.

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McLean Project Helps At-Risk People During Coronavirus Outbreak

The Fairfax County school district closure has given a McLean High School student time to start a project helping at risk-individuals during the new coronavirus outbreak.

Alexandria Businesses Adapt During Coronavirus Outbreak

The growing outbreak of new coronavirus, or COVID-19, creates uncertainty in plenty of ways. In the business community, this is especially true for small businesses and their employees. With all residents advised to practice social distancing and high-risk individuals urged to stay home, Alexandria businesses are adapting with creative solutions.

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