A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life

Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.

Food Maxx cashier who died of COVID-19 remembered as loving grandmother

On Wednesday, in Santa Clara County, there were 84 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported. It’s the largest number reported in a single day now that testing is readily available. There is also one new death bringing the death toll to 17.

How is coronavirus affecting children? A Children's National doctor weighs in

While the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread worldwide, its effect on children may be cause for relative-optimism, according to an infectious disease expert.

34 Attorneys General send letter to online retailers urging them to stop price gouging

Attorneys general from 34 states have asked companies like Amazon, Walmart and Ebay to take better measures to prevent price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health experts identify new COVID-19 symptoms

Just because new symptoms associated with coronavirus have been discovered, doesn’t mean the virus is mutating.

MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals

Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

10th DC firefighter tests positive for coronavirus, officials say

A tenth D.C. firefighter has tested positive for novel coronavirus, DC Fire and EMS Chief Gregory M. Dean confirmed Wednesday. 

Internet providers offering help to low-income families

Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.

DC shopkeepers say order to close for a month came as a surprise

The sign on the door of Marie's Beauty Supply on H Street Northeast said the business would be closed until March 31.

Dow gains fade as $2T coronavirus pkg. meets Democratic opposition

U.S. equity markets rose Wednesday but gave up the bulk of the gains after Democratic lawmaker Sen. Bernie Sanders raised some concerns over the $2 trillion relief measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Loudoun County schools begin Chromebook distribution

In Northern Virginia, Chromebooks and hot spots are going out to students in Loudoun County.

Raises for Virginia teachers, state employees in peril amid coronavirus pandemic

Proposed pay boosts for Virginia teachers and state workers are in serious jeopardy as state officials scramble to figure out just how bad the conoravirus' impact will be on the state budget.

Virginia governor urges Falwell to rethink welcoming students back to Liberty University

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.

Bindi Irwin marries Chandler Powell in private ceremony with no guests due to the coronavirus

Bindi Irwin revealed that she married fiance Chandler Powell at a small ceremony without any guests in order to keep friends and family safe from the spread of the coronavirus.

Virginia couple takes social distancing message to heart by live streaming wedding amid coronavirus concerns

The coronavirus outbreak prompted a northern Virginia man and his fiancée to spread the word about social distancing – so much so that they took their own message to heart and live streamed their own wedding ceremony!

Maryland schools to remain closed through April 24 amid coronavirus outbreak

Maryland schools will remain closed through April 24 amid the coronavirus outbreak which has now left four in the state dead and over 400 with confirmed cases of COVID-19.