There are currently 5,837,541 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, around the world and 1,721,926 confirmed cases across the country. The global total number of deaths stands at 360,919, and the United States’ at 101,621. Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University has been keeping up-to-date information through an interactive map.
As of Friday morning, Virginia had 41,401 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 4,442 people hospitalized, 1,338 deaths and 285,273 people tested. Fairfax has the highest total number of cases, with 10,503 to date, with 1,267 hospitalized and 371 deaths. Arlington has reported 2,039 cases with 373 hospitalized and 109 deaths. Alexandria has 1,887 cases with 180 hospitalized and 44 deaths. Loudoun County has 2,318 cases with 156 hospitalized and 63 deaths and Prince William County has 6,409 cases (including Manassas and Manassas City), with 532 hospitalized and 117 deaths. You can keep up with the commonwealth’s daily updates here. (Virginia Department of Health)
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The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, tallied in at 99,602 in the DMV on Friday morning. Maryland reported 49,709 cases, Virginia reported 41,401 and Washington, DC reported 8,492. The death toll has reached a total of 4,219, with 2,428 in Maryland, 1,338 in Virginia and 453 in DC. (Virginia Department of Health; Maryland Department of Health; Stay Home DC!)
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Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County and Prince William County, will begin phase one reopening today. The region joins the rest of the commonwealth, which began phase one reopening two weeks ago on May 15. Under the phase one requirements, restaurants are allowed to host dine-in service in outdoor spaces only, specialty businesses can reopen, fitness centers are allowed to host classes outside and hair salons/barber shops are allowed to reopen with appointments and proper PPE. For more information, find the entire Forward Virginia plan here. (Virginia.gov)
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Virginia reported 57 new deaths as of Friday morning, marking a record in the highest number of COVID-19 related deaths, for the second day in a row. (The Washington Post)
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced that the state will be in phase one reopening for at least another week, until Friday, June 5. Today, May 29, also marks the start of the face mask requirement for Virginia, with all residents entering public buildings or public transportation to wear a mask. (WTOP)
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CVS Pharmacy will open 12 drive-thru testing sites across Northern Virginia, with four in Fairfax County, one in Arlington County, one in Alexandria and two in Prince William County. The remainder of the state will make up a total 39 drive-thru testing sites altogether. To find the testing site nearest you, please check here. (WTOP)
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Masks will now be required at Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport, starting today, Friday, May 29. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is following the guidance of Gov. Ralph Northam’s mask mandate, which requires everyone over the age of 10 years old to wear a mask or face covering in public spaces. (WTOP)
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Virginia ABC has announced that sometime in the near future, next-day home delivery for liquor and spirits will be available. The agency is in the final stages of developing a pilot program, which will be initially tested in Suffolk. If all goes well, the plan is expected to roll out across the commonwealth later this year. (Inside NoVA)
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Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D) announced that he and his wife tested positive for antibodies of COVID-19 earlier this month, after experiencing mild symptoms in late March and early April. (The Washington Post)
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Washington, DC will also enter phase one of lifting restrictions today, Friday, May 29. The requirements for the nation’s capital vary from its neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia, and the details can be found here. (DC.gov)
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