Non-essential travel restricted at US-Mexico border to control coronavirus spread

Mexico and the U.S. announced plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as they try to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

University of Virginia deploying its own COVID-19 test

The University of Virginia health system has developed and deployed its own testing for COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.

Deputies: 8 arrested in California for price-gouging toilet paper, hand sanitizer

Deputies with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department arrested eight people involved with reselling items like toilet paper and hand sanitizer for outrageous prices.

Virginia coronavirus case total surpasses 100

The total number of coronavirus cases in Virginia passed 100 overnight - leaping from 94 yesterday to 114 today.

Buying binge: Marijuana users stocking up during quarantine

New York, San Francisco and Palm Springs, California, are among the cities labeling dispensaries “essential” businesses that can remain open during virus lockdowns, in some cases with limitations.

Maryland coronavirus case total surges to 149

The total number of cases of coronavirus in Maryland surged to 149 overnight - up from 107 yesterday - according to the state's health department.

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

The United States is moving its tax deadline from April 15 to July 15, according to a tweet by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Cherry blossom webcam offers views of peak blooms along Tidal Basin during coronavirus outbreak

Fans of D.C.'s world famous cherry blossoms who aren't able to visit this year in person due to coronavirus concerns are now able to catch a glimpse of the beauty through a new online webcam.

Drug cleared by Trump, FDA for coronavirus testing also found in fish tanks - and prices online are soaring

President Trump announced in a press conference Thursday that chloroquine phosphate -- a substance found in drugs used to treat malaria and severe arthritis -- was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to test as a treatment for the coronavirus.

Governor Newsom issues statewide order for people to stay at home amid virus outbreak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay at home, restricting non-essential movements to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state’s medical system.

Coronavirus pandemic tightens grip; 10,000 dead worldwide

The U.S. warned Americans to avoid all international travel and told citizens abroad to return now or face an “indefinite” absence, and California's governor asked all 40 million residents to stay home, to try to slow a pandemic toll that on Friday surpassed 10,000 people worldwide.

President Trump's team, senators to negotiate $1T economic rescue deal

Members of President Donald Trump's economic team convene Friday on Capitol Hill to launch negotiations with Senate Republicans and Democrats racing to draft a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package amid the coronavirus outbreak.

LA County officials announce new ‘Safer at Home’ order

Los Angeles County officials have issued a “Safer At Home'' order, calling on people to remain at home as much as possible in response to the coronavirus.