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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.

Officer Dies From Injuries Suffered During US Capitol Siege

United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick died Thursday night of injuries he received during Wednesday's siege of the U.S. Capitol Building by pro-Trump supporters, according to a USCP release.

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• How Federal Response At Capitol Differed From June Protests
• Updated: 4 Die At US Capitol; Bowser Extends Public Emergency
• Northam Sends Virginia National Guard, Reps Shelter Amid DC Riots
• Warner Blames Trump For Capitol Attack, Calls For Removal

Next Phase Of Vaccinations To Begin In NoVA Health Districts

On Monday, Jan. 11, select health districts in Virginia will be allowed to begin the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations.

• VA Coronavirus Update: Fairfax County Sees Spike In New Cases
• Northam Outlines Next Groups For Coronavirus Vaccinations
• New Coronavirus Cases Top 5K For Third Time In Virginia
• Daily Coronavirus Cases Across Virginia Dip Under 4,000
• 100K Have First Vaccine Dose, VA Coronavirus Hospitalizations Up

Senator Whose Fairfax Home Targeted Berates ‘Antifa Scumbags’

A group of 12 activists from Shutdown DC is being characterized by "Antifa scumbags" by Missouri lawmaker Josh Hawley, who claimed on social media that the group threatened his wife and newborn daughter earlier this week.

• Fairfax Co. Police Call Vigil At Senator's Home A 'Minor Event'

Proud Boys Leader Arrested In DC For Burning BLM Banner

Metropolitan police arrested Enrique Tarrio, leader of the far-right the Proud Boys group, on Monday, according to news reports.

School Board Delays In-Person Return For Fairfax County Students

On Tuesday, the Fairfax County School Board opted to not begin the return to in-person instruction for groups of students.

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