What businesses are considered non-essential under DC, Maryland, Virginia executive orders
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan ordered that all “non-essential businesses” close at 5 p.m. today as the state works to combat the coronavirus’ spread.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan ordered that all “non-essential businesses” close at 5 p.m. today as the state works to combat the coronavirus’ spread.
Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus
Prince Charles, the heir to the crown of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Prince Charles, the heir to the crown of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Baby boy tests positive for COVID-19, youngest person in Florida known to have virus
A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.
A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.
White House, Senate reach agreement on $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package
(AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
(AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Detroit mother of 4 dies from coronavirus, her brother wants others to learn from it
Omari says the 47-year-old mother of four had been sick for roughly two weeks. Her symptoms, which were complicated by asthma, became overbearing. Her family convinced her to go to the hospital.
Omari says the 47-year-old mother of four had been sick for roughly two weeks. Her symptoms, which were complicated by asthma, became overbearing. Her family convinced her to go to the hospital.
Healthcare professionals in dire need of protective gear during coronavirus pandemic
While millions of Americans are being asked to stay at home amid the coronavirus outbreak, doctors, nurses, respiratory technicians and other healthcare staff across the DMV are going into work every day, and many hospitals are dealing with a shortage of protective gear.
While millions of Americans are being asked to stay at home amid the coronavirus outbreak, doctors, nurses, respiratory technicians and other healthcare staff across the DMV are going into work every day, and many hospitals are dealing with a shortage of protective gear.
Food banks feeling squeeze from coronavirus
Food banks and pantries across the DMV say their donations are running low and demand is up during the coronavirus crisis.
Food banks and pantries across the DMV say their donations are running low and demand is up during the coronavirus crisis.
Bike safety app repurposed to help people find necessities during COVID-19 pandemic
What started as an app to report bike lane violations may soon be able to help you find in-demand necessities like soap and toilet paper.
What started as an app to report bike lane violations may soon be able to help you find in-demand necessities like soap and toilet paper.
YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime lower video quality to support heavy internet traffic amid quarantine
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
YouTube has expanded an initiative to lower video quality on its site in order to support online servers amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Home internet jammed up? Try these steps before upgrading
With so many people cooped up at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's no surprise that internet is slowing.
With so many people cooped up at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's no surprise that internet is slowing.
Starbucks will pay workers for 30 days whether they work or not amid coronavirus closures
Starbucks has announced it will pay its employees for the next month.
Starbucks has announced it will pay its employees for the next month.
Air pollution drops across the globe amid COVID-19 pandemic, data suggests
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
People who have recently left NY should quarantine for 14 days, White House task force recommends
The White House Coronavirus Task Force about the developments on Tuesday.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force about the developments on Tuesday.
Arlington County firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, officials say
An Arlington County firefighter has tested positive for novel coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday.
An Arlington County firefighter has tested positive for novel coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday.
Houston rapper Slim Thug tests positive for COVID-19
Houston rapper Slim Thug has tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, but he is feeling better. Now he wants others to heed all the warnings and stay home.
Houston rapper Slim Thug has tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, but he is feeling better. Now he wants others to heed all the warnings and stay home.
DC residents left jobless amid coronavirus threat face claim frustrations
Workers who’ve been laid off due to the coronavirus have inundated unemployment offices in Maryland, Virginia, and the District.
Workers who’ve been laid off due to the coronavirus have inundated unemployment offices in Maryland, Virginia, and the District.
President Trump hoping to see economy reopened by Easter amid virus
With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job during the coronavirus outbreak.
With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job during the coronavirus outbreak.
Virginia Gov. Northam’s decision to cancel school year came as surprise to school leaders, says Fairfax County superintendent
Fairfax County School superintendent, Scott Brabrand, said Gov. Ralph Northam's decision to keep Virginia public schools closed for the rest of the year came as a surprise to him and other school leaders.
Fairfax County School superintendent, Scott Brabrand, said Gov. Ralph Northam's decision to keep Virginia public schools closed for the rest of the year came as a surprise to him and other school leaders.
Amazon’s Alexa will sing you a hand-washing song if you ask
Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, now has a way to help you stay germ free by singing you a hand-washing song.
Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, now has a way to help you stay germ free by singing you a hand-washing song.
Ford using F-150 parts to design respirators for coronavirus fight
Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients.
Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients.