ADNortham (D), a pediatrician by training, said the state is developing its own coronavirus tests, and urged public schools to make their own decisions on whether to close. Loudoun County Public Schools said its schools will be closed through next week. Loudoun County Public Schools said Thursday it will cancel classes until March 20 because of coronavirus concerns. ADArlington Public Schools said all nonessential events would be canceled until further notice, but schools would remain open. ADThe second patient, who is his 20s, started showing symptoms on March 6, county officials said.

Source: Washington Post March 12, 2020 11:20 UTC