Virginia coronavirus death total now 12

The state of Virginia now has a total of 12 deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus after five more deaths since last night.

Police warn about COVID-19 inspection scammers knocking on residents doors

Police in Los Angeles were warning the public Tuesday about coronavirus inspection scammers, reminding residents not to open their doors to strangers and to always ask for credentials.

FedEx worker shares thoughtful care package left for delivery drivers

A FedEx delivery driver shared a moment of human kindness by Glendale homeowners who were offering a coronavirus care package to couriers.

Organizations ask for help to save rescue dogs amid COVID-19 pandemic

International travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are impairing the efforts of rescue dogs organizations.

Target to stop accepting in-store returns, exchanges for 3 weeks amid COVID-19 pandemic

Target will stop accepting in-store returns and exchanges for the next three weeks--one of several changes the Minneapolis-based retailer is making to protect employees and customers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Man drives boat in pool to satisfy urge during coronavirus outbreak

Self-isolation and social distancing disrupted his boating hobby, so an Australian man took his boat for a ride in his backyard swimming pool instead.

DC residents will receive wireless alert tonight saying ‘stay home’

D.C. residents can expect to receive a wireless alert tonight asking them to stay home as officials work to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Minnesota school resource officer keeping up his daily doodles despite school closure

A school resource officer in New Brighton, Minnesota known for his daily doodles isn’t letting the fact that schools are closed keep him from trying to brighten students’ days with his drawings. 

Anonymous Anne Arundel County mom gives free food during pandemic

An anonymous Maryland mom has been leaving free bagged lunches outside a traffic stop north of Annapolis everyday during the coronavirus pandemic.

Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother has coronavirus, in coma

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns announced on social media late Tuesday night his mother has contracted the coronavirus.

Can coronavirus spread through food or packaging?

As the world social distances amid the coronavirus pandemic, it's difficult to completely disconnect when it comes to our food. At some point, the meals we get from the grocery store, restaurant takeout counter or farmers market could be handled by someone with the virus -- but can it transmit through food?

DC mayor orders closures of non-essential businesses in the District amid COVID-19 spread

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order Tuesday to temporarily close all non-essential businesses in the District in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The order also prohibits the gathering of groups of 10 or more people.