Price Gouging, Stay-At-Home Penalties, Scams: DC, VA Coronavirus

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

VA Attorney General Targets Price Gouging Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring is cracking down on price gouging in Virginia as state health officials try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus across the state. His office has sent warning letters to 42 businesses that residents have accused of price gouging.

How Virginia's Nursing Homes Control Infection

At a time when authorities are struggling to slow the spread of coronavirus among vulnerable populations, including seniors, 74 percent of nursing homes in Virginia, slightly above the national average, have been cited in recent years for problems with infection control, according to a data analysis by Kaiser Health News.

Here's What You Can Do Under VA's Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a state-at-home order Monday for residents to help contain the coronavirus outbreak. The order lasts until June 10, and local police will focus on breaking up gatherings of 1o or more people.

Fairfax County Officials Warn Of Coronavirus Scams

Fairfax County is warning residents to stay alert for scams related to the new coronavirus have been flooding email inboxes, text messages and social media platforms. Scammers have been setting up fake charity projects on these platforms and attempting to sell fake safety measures and unproven treatments, authorities said.

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.

Coronavirus: DC Mayor Addresses Stay-At-Home Order Penalties

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser said she doesn't expect Metropolitan Police Department officers to have to issue fines or make arrests for violations to the stay-at-home order she issued Monday to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

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