Coronavirus Death Under Age 10, Cherry Blossom Peak | Top News

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06 March, 2021

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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. All Of Phase 1b Expected To Access Vaccine By End Of April In VA Virginia's state vaccine coordinator concurred with a prediction from the Biden administration that anyone who wants the vaccine can get it by the end of May. CVS Expands Vaccine Appointments To More Virginia CommunitiesDaily Vaccine Doses Administered Top 50K In Virginia1-Dose Coronavirus Vaccine To Be Offered This Week In VirginiaVaccination Rates Climb In Virginia As Supplies IncreaseNew Coronavirus Vaccine Site Announced In WoodbridgeMass Vaccination Clinic Scheduled For Saturday In Arlington First Virginia Child Under 10 Dies From COVID-19: VDH Officials The Virginia Department of Health on Thursday reported the state's first death of a child under the age of 10 with COVID-19. The child died from complications of a chronic health condition and COVID-19, the health department said. South Africa Variant In 3 Virginia Regions, UK Variant In All 5 DC Cherry Blossom Festival: Peak Viewing, Online Gifts, BloomCam Organizers of the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., are forecasting peak bloom of the cherry trees between April 2-5, although the National Park Service is still evaluating whether the area around the Tidal Basin will need to be blocked off to visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon Attracts Cherry Blossom Festival Events To ArlingtonCherry Blossom Experiences Planned In Alexandria For 2021 Washington Football Team Releases Quarterback Alex Smith: Report The Washington Football Team released quarterback Alex Smith on Friday, according to a report from ESPN. Smith was named the league's Comeback Player of the Year in February after recovering from a broken leg and subsequent infection that threatened his life. Patch Survey: How Do Virginians Feel One Year Into Pandemic? Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of Virginia's first known case of the coronavirus. Since then, almost 10,000 Virginia residents have died from COVID-19 and nearly 600,000 have tested positive. DC Metro Could Close Up To 22 Stations Without More FundingThe Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 calls for up to 22 Metro station closures and some bus route cuts if additional federal funding is not provided. Update: Pilot Identified Who Died In Single-Engine Plane CrashA single-engine plane crashed in Loudoun County on Thursday. The pilot of the plane died when it crashed on a farm in Purcellville, according to a news release from the Virginia State Police. Also Worth a Look Stafford Driver Charged In Crash That Killed His Brother: Police15-Year-Old Girl Shot In Her Father's Car In Woodbridge: PoliceSchools Can Opt For Remote Learning During Inclement WeatherFairfax County Libraries To Reopen For Indoor Express ServicesMobile COVID-19 Test Center Replacing Arlington Drive-Thru SiteNFL Appoints Virginian Maia Chaka As First Black Female OfficialSunrise Senior Living Coming In Spring To Old Town AlexandriaOvernight Lane Closures Planned On I-395 In AlexandriaSmall Business Owner Helps Others Bounce Back From PandemicArlington Signs Letter Of Intent To Extend Courthouse Area LeasesManassas Grandfather Struggles To Cover Costs Of Heart ProceduresShooting Injures 2 In Springfield: PoliceFalls Church Library Renovation Project's Finish Date Pushed BackDriver Injured In Crash With Empty School Bus In West SpringfieldAubrey Apartment Tower On Wilson Blvd. In Rosslyn Begins LeasingPet Of The Week: Cesar Is A Laid-Back Boy With Regal Good LooksAmazon Donates $15K To Wakefield HS To Support Racial EqualityRemembering Herndon's History: Harvey Earlton HanesSmart City Challenge Leads To Pilot Projects In Fairfax CityReston Association Candidate Profile: Timothy J. DowlingShooting Suspect In Jail After Dispute Outside AutoZone: Police70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Prince William: New Data70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Manassas: New Data40s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Loudoun County: New DataWeekend Metro Shutdowns End Early At Franconia, Van Dorn Street70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Fairfax County: New Data70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Alexandria: New DataFirst Watch Preparing To Open In Bailey's CrossroadsGarden Club of Fairfax's Home And Garden Tour Planned In McLeanFront Boarding, Fares To Resume On Dash Bus In Mid-March60s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Stafford and FredericksburgHigh-Speed Race On Beltway Leads To Arrest By Alexandria Police'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Arlington Telecommuters'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Reston Telecommuters'Bike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Herndon TelecommutersBike To Work Day' Adds Pit Stops For Fairfax City TelecommutersTransportation To Vaccine Appointments Offered In FairfaxAshburn Restaurant Inspections: Violations At Ten LocationsReston Association Candidate Profile: Vincent Dory70s Age Group Leads Vaccinations In Arlington County: New DataBlankets Keep Outdoor Diners Warm At Fairfax City RestaurantsFresh Impact Farms Awarded Arlington's First Agriculture GrantAmazon Donates $600K, Delivery Services To DC, NoVA Food BanksShoe Drive At Loudoun Sheriff's Office Raises Money For CharityHerndon's 'March Into Parks' Offers Guide To Outdoor EnjoymentAlexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled In 2021Fairfax Seniors, Freshmen Join Others In Hybrid LearningFairfax Vaccine Scheduling Advances Beyond Top Registration DayHistoric Overlay District Considered For River FarmNoVA Housing Projects Get $5.5M In Affordable Housing LoansProvidence District Meeting Planned On 2022 Fairfax County BudgetCappies Review: 'Life Finds A Way' At Robinson Secondary SchoolVirginia Restaurants Grapple With Plastic Foam Container BanLawmakers Pass COVID-19 Workers' Compensation BillsFallen Officer Honored On 5th Anniversary Of Her DeathSalamanders Indicate Waterway Health In Prince William CountyFirst Alexandria Public School Students Start Hybrid LearningFour Guns Stolen From Vehicle In Loudoun County: PoliceReligious Tutor Arrested, Charged With Assaulting A Child: CopsCapitol Police Warns Of Plot By Militia Group To Breach CapitolReston Fitness Studio To Reopen Indoor Training SpaceVisa's Data Center In Ashburn To Run On Renewable EnergyThird Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What To Expect In VirginiaIrish Restaurant Mattie & Eddie's Coming To Pentagon CityMissing 80-Year-Old Man Found: Alexandria PoliceWater Main Break Closes Street, Prompts Repairs In AlexandriaVP Visits Old Town Alexandria Business To Discuss Economic ReliefPedestrian Dies After Early February Crash In Franconia AreaScammers Impersonating Police In Stafford CountyCOVID-19 Testing Manufacturer Expanding In Prince William CountyRoute 1 Area Properties Acquired By Affordable Housing DeveloperOne Dead After Fatal Car Crash In Nokesville: PoliceU.S. Capitol, Law Enforcement On High Alert After Plot WarningShooting In Loudoun Leaves One Man Hospitalized: PoliceRescue Me: Ham The Dog Needs A Loving Forever HomeNo More Cheerleaders For The Washington Football Team: ReportDriver Strikes Vehicles In Pursuit From Capital Beltway: PoliceVaccine Wait List Progress Outlined In AlexandriaCommunity Arts Applications Sought For Capital One HallFlag Changes Not Recommended By Fairfax Planning CommissionAdoptable Alexandria Pet: A Shadow To Tag Along With YouNational Grammar Day: Virginia Students Think It's Very ImportantVaccination Milestone Reached In Arlington For 75 And Older GroupBig Buns Reston Offering Special Grand Opening BagsFinal Names Recommended By For T.C. Williams, Maury ElementaryArlington Free Clinic To Receive Vaccine Supplies From CountyReston Open Space Advocacy Group Names 2 New Board Members