Little information available. State officials say the latest case is from Stafford
Third case of COVID-19 in the area
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D.D. Lecky talks about helping the locals
VIDEO: LibertyTown’s D.D. Lecky on how we can all help small businesses today
Better Business Bureau Warns of Coronavirus Price Gouging, False Advertising
Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia hearing about scams, price gouging and fake cures
Germanna cancels May graduation. Summer classes all online
Germanna joins a growing list of schools cancelling spring graduation.
Spotsy Supervisors say they will hold budget public hearing on March 31st
VIDEOS: Assistant County Administrator and Spotsylvania Delegate Mark Cole says the governor’s 10 person limit doesn’t apply to local government meetings
State of Emergency declared in Spotsy
The City and Stafford have closed government buildings. Spotsylvania has not.
Growth Church collects food for Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
VIDEO: Non-Denominational church meets at Walker Grant. Collected food for several hours on Tuesday that was taken to the Food Bank.
Stafford closes all county buildings to the public
County officials say business can still be conducted on-line and by phone
No more than 10 in Fredericksburg: City Manager enacts new rules
City Manager says new rules in effect until at least March 31.
Overnight lane closures near the Chatham Bridge this week
We’re moving closer to the closing of the Chatham Bridge.
City Manager closes City Hall and other public buildings: Tim Baroody hints more actions coming
City attempting to slow the spread of coronavirus
NoVa doctor says social distancing will help slow COVID-19
AUDIO: Dr. Mike Reitz with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center was part of a telephone town hall with First District Congressman Rob Wittman.
Spotsy Circuit Court and Clerk’s office closed thru March 27
Officials say the decision to close could be extended depending on the local and national situation
City declares local emergency
City officials say the declaration made as a precautionary security measure, which allows for the full powers of government to deal effectively with emergencies or hazardous weather conditions
Stafford declares local state of emergency
Stafford County Administrator Tom Foley calls it an “unprecedented circumstance”
Coronavirus case reported at Stafford Hospital
Second case in the region. A man in his 50’s was diagnosed last week at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
MWHC’s Dr. Newman: Don’t compare the flu to coronavirus
AUDIO: MWHC’s Dr. Christopher Newman says the coronavirus is far more deadly than the seasonal flu
Governor: “Social distancing now can save lives later”
VIDEO: Virginia bans gatherings with more than 100 people. State officials talk social distancing.
Many area churches do their part to limit contact
PHOTOS: 11am Sunday morning. Many churches in the area were closed and provided worship services online. Many churches who did hold services urged those 60 and older to stay home.
Highway safety tip from DMV: Look twice for motorcycles
Motorists Urged to Heighten Awareness of Motorcyclists to Prevent Collisions
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