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There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Monday. 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/VA

Virginia Coronavirus Updates: What To Know For Week Of March 15

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed two deaths and 51 presumptive positive cases of new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Monday. The two deaths were reported in southeast Virginia's Peninsula Health District. Presumptive positive cases were reported to public health officials by laboratories and need to be confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

VA Coronavirus Count Climbs Above 50; UVA Reports First Case

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed a total of 51 new coronavirus cases in the state Monday, an increase of six from the day before. Two more cases were reported in James City County where the state on Saturday reported the first death from the coronavirus.

First Coronavirus 'Community Spread' Case Reported In Virginia

Virginia is seeing its first cases of "community spread" of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, in an area around Williamsburg where the first person in the state died Saturday from the disease, according to government officials.

VA Governor Bans Gatherings Of 100 Or More Due To Coronavirus

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a statewide ban Sunday on all public events of more than 100 people in response to the new coronavirus known as COVID-19.

DC Ends Seating At Restaurants, Bars Under Coronavirus Response

As federal health experts urge tighter controls on gatherings and social distancing, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday ordered all bars and restaurants to end table seating Monday night. The ban on indoor dining is in place until April 1.

• Restaurant Group Backtracks On Vow To Defy COVID-19 Restrictions

Teacher Among 4 More Fairfax County Presumptive Coronavirus Cases

A Springfield teacher is among the four additional patients who tested presumptive positive for the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, the Fairfax County Health Department announced Saturday.

• Officer Based Near Franconia-Springfield Has New Coronavirus
• Mary Washington Healthcare Treating Its First Coronavirus Patient
• Second Presumptive New Coronavirus Case Identified In Alexandria

White House Easter Egg Roll Canceled Due To Coronavirus

The Office of the First Lady canceled the 2020 White House Easter Egg Roll Monday "out of an abundance of caution" in connection with the National Emergency Declaration concerning the coronavirus, according to a release.

• VA Grocery Stores Cut Hours For Coronavirus Cleaning, Restocking
• Most DC Cherry Blossom Events Canceled Because Of Coronavirus
• Mary Washington Healthcare To Implement No Visitor Policy
• Loudoun Declares Local Emergency In Response To Coronavirus
• Fredericksburg Declares State Of Emergency To Handle Coronavirus
• NoVa Residents Arrested At WV Party After Coronavirus Closure
• Prince William Closes Libraries To Prevent Coronavirus Spread
• Fairfax, Loudoun Shut Down Libraries In Response To Coronavirus
• More Free Meal Sites Open During Fairfax County School Closure
• Social Distancing Urged By Alexandria Health Department
• Del Ray Restaurants Adjust To New Coronavirus Situation
• What's Open, Closed In Fairfax County Amid Coronavirus Concerns
• Arlington Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know
• Herndon Closes Facilities, Cancels Programs Due To Coronavirus

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• VA Man Arrested After Fleeing Scene Of Fatal Crash: Police
• Pentagon City Carjacking Suspect Arrested In Maryland: Police
• Shuttle Bus Routes Announced For Metro's Orange Line Shutdown
• Homicide Suspect Charged In 2019 Fatal Shooting In Petworth

Across America

• Coronavirus United States: Update For Monday
• Do-Gooder Fights Back At COVID-19 Hoarders
• 'Spring Break Is Over,' Mayors Say
• GA Presidential Primary To Merge With May Election
• CA Closes Businesses Amid Coronavirus Crisis