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A memorial lies outside the Cup Foods, where George Floyd was killed in police custody, on May 28, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A memorial lies outside the Cup Foods, where George Floyd was killed in police custody, on May 28, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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.

Northam Announces Face Mask Policy, NoVA Reopening To Be Allowed

Many people will have to wear face coverings starting Friday, May 29, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday. Masks do not need to be medical grade and can include homemade items or bandanas, he said as he announced reopening measures for northern Virginia.

DC Officials React To Death Of George Floyd In Minneapolis

Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham shared their reactions Friday to the death earlier this week of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.

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Loudoun County July 4th Celebrations Postponed Due To Coronavirus

Fourth of July celebrations in Loudoun County have been postponed due to guidance and restrictions in place to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus Numbers Continue To Improve As DC Reopens

As the District entered the first day of its phased reopening, the D.C. Department of Health confirmed seven new deaths Friday due to COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus. The total number of coronavirus deaths in the District stands at 460.

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Barcroft 1-Day Testing Site Reaches Capacity Hours Early

Arlington County's one-day coronavirus testing site at Barcroft Fitness and Recreation Center proved to be in high-demand. The site reached its capacity as of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, forcing it to stop taking new walk-up and drive-thru patients. The site was originally scheduled to stay open until 6 p.m.

DC Firefighters Bring Fire At Metro HQ Under Control

D.C. Fire and EMS extinguished an early morning fire that took place at Metro's headquarters in the Jackson Graham Building in downtown D.C., according to posts on the department's Twitter account.

State Police: 8 Deaths, 70 DUIs Over Memorial Day Weekend

Eight people were killed in car crashes over Memorial Day weekend, according to Virginia State Police, which is slightly fewer crash-related deaths than were reported in the previous two years.

NoVA Waterparks Closed For Summer; Status Of Parks, Pools

With phase one reopening underway in Northern Virginia on Friday, many parks have reopened to visitors with limits on amenities. One feature that won't open this summer will be regional water parks.

Inova Announces Plans For Franconia-Springfield Hospital

On Tuesday, Inova Health System announced intentions to add a hospital in the Franconia-Springfield area. The hospital will be built on recently acquired property next to the Inova HealthPlex – Franconia/Springfield on Walker Lane.

Drive-By Parade Honors 2020 Graduates In McLean Neighborhood

On Tuesday, Inova Health System announced intentions to add a hospital in the Franconia-Springfield area. The hospital will be built on recently acquired property next to the Inova HealthPlex – Franconia/Springfield on Walker Lane.

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