The coronavirus outbreak: What Northern Virginians need to know
The coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread globally. As official reports confirm cases in Northern Virginia and the DMV region, we have created this page to keep residents up to date on the latest news from official, trusted sources and will update it as more information is released from the CDC, the World Health Organization, the region’s public schools and other resources. See the below links to keep up to date.
Commonwealth of Virginia
Gov. Northam orders state’s schools to close for a minimum of two weeks from March 16 to March 27
Alexandria
Alexandria Health Department’s response to coronavirus
Alexandria City Public Schools coronavirus information
Alexandria City Public Schools close schools from March 16 through April 13
Arlington County
What you need to know from Arlington County Public Health Division
Arlington Public Schools official statement
Arlington Public Schools cancel all non-essential APS-sponsored events and overnight field trips
Fairfax County
Fairfax County Health Department: Coronavirus situation updates
Fairfax County Public Schools health alert
Fairfax County Public Schools closing March 16 in response to coronavirus
Fairfax County Public Schools close March 13
Fauquier County
Fauquier County Public Schools updates on coronavirus
Fauquier County Public Schools close Monday, March 16
Fredericksburg
City of Fredericksburg Public Safety coronavirus updates
Fredericksburg City Schools statement
Fredericksburg City Schools postpone events
Fredericksburg City Schools close from March 13 to March 22
Loudoun County
Loudoun County Health and Human Services response to outbreak
Loudoun County Public Schools prepare for coronavirus
Loudoun County Public Schools close from March 12 to March 20
Prince William County
Prince William Health District information
Prince William County Public Schools update on coronavirus
Washington, DC
DC Public Health information and resources
DC Mayor Bowser declares public health emergency
DC Public Schools announce schools will remain closed through April 24
Resources
Gov. Northam’s plan for outbreak
WHO’s up-to-date map of outbreak’s spread
How to prepare for a pandemic (Healthline)
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