List: Essential services in the District, Maryland and Virginia
The District, Maryland and Virginia have all issued stay-at-home orders while the region – and the world – continue taking new measures to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
The District, Maryland and Virginia have all issued stay-at-home orders while the region – and the world – continue taking new measures to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
‘Heartbeat of America’: Health care workers honored with red light atop Empire State Building in NYC
The Empire State Building used its LED light system to honor health care workers fighting the novel coronavirus.
The Empire State Building used its LED light system to honor health care workers fighting the novel coronavirus.
John Krasinski, Kumail Nanjiani and Trevor Noah amplify good news amid COVID-19 pandemic
John Krasinski, Jack Black and Trevor Noah are among the celebs who've found new outlets for their creative energy amid the pandemic.
John Krasinski, Jack Black and Trevor Noah are among the celebs who've found new outlets for their creative energy amid the pandemic.
DC Mayor Bowser doesn’t expect arrests as District prepares for coronavirus stay-at-home order
D.C Mayor Muriel Bowser said she doesn't expect the District to have to make arrests or issue fines amid the stay-at-home order during the city's response to the coronavirus outbreak but said those options are at her disposable if needed. "The point is not to arrest anybody, the point is for people to stay at home," she said Tuesday at a press conference. Bowser said police officers will use a script played through their loudspeakers to disperse large groups and gartherings while reminding them to practice social distancing.
D.C Mayor Muriel Bowser said she doesn't expect the District to have to make arrests or issue fines amid the stay-at-home order during the city's response to the coronavirus outbreak but said those options are at her disposable if needed. "The point is not to arrest anybody, the point is for people to stay at home," she said Tuesday at a press conference. Bowser said police officers will use a script played through their loudspeakers to disperse large groups and gartherings while reminding them to practice social distancing.
Investigation underway after young travelers return from spring break, test positive for COVID-19
Currently, 28 young adults on this trip have tested positive for COVID-19 and dozens more are under public health investigation.
Currently, 28 young adults on this trip have tested positive for COVID-19 and dozens more are under public health investigation.
13-year-old shot dead; Kenyan police enforcing coronavirus curfew blamed
The bullet struck the 13-year-old as he stood on the balcony of his family’s home with other children. Below, police officers moved through the crowded neighborhood, enforcing Kenya’s new coronavirus curfew.
The bullet struck the 13-year-old as he stood on the balcony of his family’s home with other children. Below, police officers moved through the crowded neighborhood, enforcing Kenya’s new coronavirus curfew.
Coronavirus could be airborne, study suggests
It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.
It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo tests positive for coronavirus
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories for children during the coronavirus pandemic
The signer said she will read books from the Imagination Library every Thursday at 7 p.m.
The signer said she will read books from the Imagination Library every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Walmart announces it will conduct temperature checks for employees due to COVID-19
The national retailer said it will also be offering gloves and masks to associates as supplies permit.
The national retailer said it will also be offering gloves and masks to associates as supplies permit.
Coronavirus kills New York neurosurgeon who separated conjoined twins
The coronavirus has killed a world-renowned New York City neurosurgeon who successfully separated conjoined 13-month-old twins in a rare operation.
The coronavirus has killed a world-renowned New York City neurosurgeon who successfully separated conjoined 13-month-old twins in a rare operation.
Why wearing gloves at grocery store is not necessarily a good idea: doctor
Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said on Tuesday that he prefers constant hand sanitization and washing over wearing gloves for safety purposes during the coronavirus outbreak.
Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said on Tuesday that he prefers constant hand sanitization and washing over wearing gloves for safety purposes during the coronavirus outbreak.
Amazon worker fired after coronavirus protest on Staten Island
A workers who participated in a walkout at a New York City fulfillment center said that Amazon fired him Monday afternoon.
A workers who participated in a walkout at a New York City fulfillment center said that Amazon fired him Monday afternoon.
Some Instacart, Amazon workers go on strike as jobs get riskier
Some Instacart and Amazon warehouse workers walked off the job Monday demanding greater safeguards against the coronavirus, even as both companies are speed-hiring hundreds of thousands of new workers to handle a surge in delivery orders.
Some Instacart and Amazon warehouse workers walked off the job Monday demanding greater safeguards against the coronavirus, even as both companies are speed-hiring hundreds of thousands of new workers to handle a surge in delivery orders.
5 tips to stay safe while grocery shopping during coronavirus outbreak
The only reason most of us are leaving our homes these days is to hit the grocery stores. But how do you stay safe
The only reason most of us are leaving our homes these days is to hit the grocery stores. But how do you stay safe
Coronavirus stimulus cash: Don’t wait for your check in the mail
The IRS released new guidance that includes a way to potentially get your money faster.
The IRS released new guidance that includes a way to potentially get your money faster.
Brooklyn man who wooed woman via drone takes her on a date amid coronavirus pandemic, wears protective bubble
A New York photographer who used a drone to ask a woman on a date during the coronavirus pandemic used a protective bubble to meet her in person.
A New York photographer who used a drone to ask a woman on a date during the coronavirus pandemic used a protective bubble to meet her in person.
Maryland man violated virus order by hosting teen hotel party, Troopers say
Maryland State Police say they charged a man with violating the governor's ban on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic by hosting a hotel room party for 10 teenagers.
Maryland State Police say they charged a man with violating the governor's ban on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic by hosting a hotel room party for 10 teenagers.
Pandemic doesn't stop Clearwater couple of 65 years from seeing each other
Social distancing has been a change that many have had to apply to their normal routine while still finding a way to connect. When it comes to love, there seems to always be a way.
Social distancing has been a change that many have had to apply to their normal routine while still finding a way to connect. When it comes to love, there seems to always be a way.
Cleaning staff at Barcelona hospital thanked with round of applause
Healthcare staff at Sant Joan de Deu thanked their non-healthcare colleagues with a round of applause for their hard work amid coronvirus pandemic.
Healthcare staff at Sant Joan de Deu thanked their non-healthcare colleagues with a round of applause for their hard work amid coronvirus pandemic.