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NoVA Leaders Encourage Flu Shots Amid Pandemic, Flu Double Threat

Leaders from Northern Virginia localities came together Thursday morning to encourage residents to get the flu shot ahead of flu season in the fall and winter. Amid the potential double threat of flu season and the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, leaders want to keep pressure off hospitals as well as personal protective equipment and testing resources.

• Positive Rate Of Coronavirus Tests Below 7 Percent In Virginia

Approval Of Northam's Handling Of Coronavirus Outbreak Plummets

After a majority of Virginians gave a thumbs-up to Gov. Ralph Northam for his handling of the coronavirus in late April, the governor's approval rating slid into the mid-40s by late August. That's according to a recent poll conducted jointly by Northeastern University, Harvard University, Rutgers University, and Northwestern University.

Pandemic-Related? Big Increase In Fatal Crashes in Prince William

Are motorists driving more recklessly and dangerously during the coronavirus? Anecdotal evidence points to people driving faster and with more distractions since the start of the pandemic.

McLean Mom Plans Meal Packing Efforts During Pandemic

At one time, McLean resident Alicia McKenzie and her husband had relied on government assistance. Now, she says they "don't take anything for granted" and want to help others. McKenzie, through her online fitness program LiftLikeAMother Amplify, is running food packing drives to help communities in need around the Northern Virginia area.

Man Who Stuck 3 Pedestrians In Stolen Vehicle Wanted By DC Police

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District are asking the public's help in locating a man they say stuck three pedestrians with a stolen vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Mount Pleasant, according to a police release.

COVID-19 Testing Coming To Herndon CVS Pharmacy

The process for Herndon residents looking to be tested for COVID-19, the virus associated with the new coronavirus, will soon be as simple as visiting your local pharmacy.

• CVS Opens New Coronavirus Testing Site In Fredericksburg

Also Worth a Look Today

• Required In-Person School Options Appear Dead In VA Legislature
• 'The Timing Isn't Right For It': Paid Quarantine Leave Dies In Senate Committee
• Leesburg Alerts Residents To Start Of Fall Leaf Collection
• King George County Man Killed In Fredericksburg Shooting: Police
• Police Investigate String Of Store Burglaries In Woodbridge
• Dance School Celebrates Inaugural International Irish Dance Day
• Carstar To Hold Car Wash In Manassas Park For Cystic Fibrosis
• Water Damage In West End Alexandria Apartment Units Follows Fire
• When Is The First Day Of Fall 2020? Events In Leesburg
• Arlington Coronavirus Update: 12 Additional Cases, No New Deaths
• Reston Fatal Shooting Under Investigation: Police
• DC Coronavirus Update: 2 New Deaths, 47 Additional Cases
• MD Man Accused Of Setting Police Cars On Fire
• Colony Grill Bringing 'Hot Oil' Bar-Style Pizzas To Ballston
• WinterMarkt Returns For 2020 But In A Slightly Different Format
• When Is The First Day Of Fall 2020? Events In Herndon
• Oakton Dental Office Plans Free Day To Thank Military, Veterans
• Drop Box Available For Absentee Ballots In Falls Church

Across America

• Barr Compares Virus Stay-At-Home Orders To Slavery: BLOG
• ‘Zoom Bombing’ Is A Pandemic Thing; It’s Also A Bullying Thing
• Constitution Day 2020: 5 Things To Know About Guiding Principles
• As 3.4M Acres Burn, Experts Say CA Fire Season Is Far From Over
• When Is The 1st Day Of Fall 2020? 5 Things About Autumnal Equinox