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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 and other topics.

Travelers Must Be Tested For COVID-19 Before Visiting DC

Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an updated travel advisory Thursday requiring travelers to be tested for COVID-19, the virus associated with the new coronavirus, 72 hours before coming to the District. If the traveler tests positive for the disease, they should not travel to D.C.

Virginia High School Sports Allowed To Return In December

Virginia high school sports will be allowed to resume beginning in December after Gov. Ralph Northam amended his executive order regarding coronavirus guidelines.

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Ashburn Boy Gathers Auction Items To Honor Health Care Workers

An Ashburn boy who collected boxes of personal protective equipment for health care workers at the start of the coronavirus pandemic has expanded his charitable efforts by collecting items that will be auctioned off to help honor frontline workers in Northern Virginia.

'Coronavirus Be Damned. We're Going Go The ER'

Chelsea Proctor's back began to hurt around the time the coronavirus pandemic started in January and coincided with her aging out of her parents' health insurance.

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Families File Lawsuit After TJ Admissions Test Eliminated

On Wednesday, 17 families and students filed a lawsuit in circuit against the Fairfax County School Board and Superintendent Scott Brabrand in relation to the elimination of the admissions test at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

Woman Cut By Razor Blade Taped To Political Sign: Police

Arlington County Police are warning the public to use caution when removing political signs after a local woman reported being cut by a razor blade taped to a sign, according to a police release.

Bob & Edith's Diner Celebrates 50 Years Of Serving Arlington

Bob Bolton always told his son Greg the reason he started Bob & Edith's Diner was because he wanted to put his wife Edith's name up in lights. So when he saw Gray's Donut Dinette was for sale back in 1969, he knew he could do just that and make some money selling donuts.

NoVA Reports Over 400 New Cases For Second Time In Months

On Friday, 1,568 new coronavirus cases were reported by the Virginia Department of Health, bringing the seven-day case average to 1,304.

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