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Northam asks Virginia residents to stay home and stay safe
Governor Ralph Northam is asking Virginians to stay home as the state battles the spreading coronavirus.
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia’s total number of coronavirus cases passed 1,000 overnight, and three more people reportedly died as a result of the virus.
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According to the Virginia Department of Health, 1,020 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed – up from 890 on Sunday.
They also report that 25 people are dead.
Governor Ralph Northam is slated to address the state’s response to the pandemic today at 2 p.m.
Schools in Virginia are now closed through the academic year.
"Non-essential" businesses are also closed.
There are currently 224 cases confirmed in Fairfax County, and 86 in Arlington.
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