County officials say business can still be conducted on-line and by phone
Stafford closes all county buildings to the public
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No more than 10 in Fredericksburg: City Manager enacts new rules
City Manager says new rules in effect until at least March 31.
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.
Mary Washington Healthcare doctors named among region’s best by Northern VA magazine
37 Mary Washington Healthcare providers on the “Top Doctors” list
Beginning Sunday at 8pm, Mary Washington Healthcare will no longer allow visitors
AUDIO: Dr. Christopher Newman, chief medical and operatons officer at Mary Washington Healthcare talks about how they are dealing with COVID-19
Mayor Greenlaw: Fredericksburg officials meeting and making COVID-19 plans
VIDEO: Mayor Greenlaw tells us the City is monitoring the situation with healthcare, schools and regional officials.
Sen. Kaine supports paid sick days to limit coronavirus spread
VIDEO: Senator Kaine says the goal is to keep sick employees home and away from work where they can infect others
Town Talk: Strengthening your immune system
AUDIO: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nancy Farrell and her daughter Colleen talk about the importance of hand washing and foods to boost your immune system.
UMW classes cancelled Thursday and Friday: Classes to move to online formats
UMW President Troy Paino says all instruction to move to online alternate-learning formats March 16-April 3
McDermott: Hospitals have been planning and are prepared
VIDEO: Prepared. The President of Mary Washington Healthcare is also Chairman of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association. Dr. Mike McDermott spoke at a Richmond news conference.
Germanna extends spring break. Classes to resume March 23 thru virtual or alternate delivery
All GCC events cancelled thru April 6
Spotsylvania Regional implements changes due to coronavirus
Spotsylvania Regional requires you to enter at the Main Entrance from 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. or the ER Entrance 24/7.
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