ARLINGTON, VA – MARCH 18: James Meenan, director of Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab, gives directions to a patient at a drive-through coronavirus testing site on March 18, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. Arlington County and Virginia Hospital Center have opened a temporary drive-through coronavirus testing site for Arlington residents and county employees with a letter from a licensed health-care provider. The results for patients tested are estimated to be available in 5-7 days. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
In the span of just 10 days, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the D.M.V. skyrocketed from two to nearly 150. D.C., Maryland and Virginia have all declared states of emergency and social distancing policies are now in place. Here's how some of the major events surrounding the D.C.-area coronavirus outbreak have unfolded.
This timeline will be regularly updated as new developments emerge.
