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School year done, restrictions on gatherings tightened

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday that schools throughout Virginia will be closed through the end of the academic year as part of the state’s response to the coronavirus

Screenshot from Northam press conference

Coronavirus cases continue to jump in county and state; governor urges residents to stay home

Fairfax County reported nine new coronavirus cases on Sunday as Gov. Ralph Northam again urged residents to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Inova, county have no plans for drive-thru coronavirus testing at moment

Inova has no plans at this time to set up drive-through coronavirus testing at any of its hospitals in Fairfax County, a spokeswoman said Thursday.

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Surovell: Coronavirus likely to put some parts of state budget in jeopardy

State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about the state budget, and how the economic problems caused by the coronavirus crisis could affect it.

Governor announces restaurant restrictions; local emergency declared

Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday announced a ban on 10 or more patrons in restaurants, the closing of the DMV and expanded unemployment benefits.

McKay talking to a group of people, including the county health director

County expected to declare local emergency; FCPS adds more free meal locations

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is expected to declare a local emergency Tuesday morning.

FCPS closes all buildings; county libraries, rec centers and other facilities shut down

Fairfax County Public Schools has decided to close all school buildings until further notice, the school system announced Sunday.

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Surovell: 2020 General Assembly session saw 39 of my bills passed

State Sen. Scott Surovell writes about his bills in the General Assembly, including ones on energy reform, driver privilege cards and rogue shopping carts.