Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package
President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, freeing up money and resources to fight the outbreak, and then threw his support behind an aid package in Congress that is on track to provide direct relief to Americans.
President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, freeing up money and resources to fight the outbreak, and then threw his support behind an aid package in Congress that is on track to provide direct relief to Americans.
President Trump declares emergency; world steps up fight against virus
The United States declared a state of emergency Friday as many European countries went on a war footing amid mounting deaths as the world mobilized to fight the widening coronavirus pandemic.
The United States declared a state of emergency Friday as many European countries went on a war footing amid mounting deaths as the world mobilized to fight the widening coronavirus pandemic.
DMV school districts closed by COVID-19 offering free, reduced meals to students
Schools districts throughout the DMV are shutting down temporarily as the region looks to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Schools districts throughout the DMV are shutting down temporarily as the region looks to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Stocks surge on new virus measures; Dow up 1,985 points
Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.
Stocks are opening sharply higher on Wall Street a day after the worst drop since 1987.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson taking diagnoses 'one day at a time'
Tom Hanks said he and wife Rita Wilson were taking their new coronavirus infection “one day at a time" while Australian television hosts who had interviewed Wilson were awaiting test results Friday.
Tom Hanks said he and wife Rita Wilson were taking their new coronavirus infection “one day at a time" while Australian television hosts who had interviewed Wilson were awaiting test results Friday.
Seattle woman infected with coronavirus says 'don’t panic' when recounting battle with deadly illness
Elizabeth Schneider, 37, told the global news agency Agence France-Presse that she had a mild case of COVID-19, adding she hopes publicly sharing her story will “give people a little bit of hope” as fear spreads seemingly faster than the novel virus itself.
Elizabeth Schneider, 37, told the global news agency Agence France-Presse that she had a mild case of COVID-19, adding she hopes publicly sharing her story will “give people a little bit of hope” as fear spreads seemingly faster than the novel virus itself.
Metro reducing some service starting Monday amid coronavirus concerns
Metro announced on Friday that it would make some changes to service on Monday – including reductions – in light of the arrival of the novel coronavirus in the D.C. area.
Metro announced on Friday that it would make some changes to service on Monday – including reductions – in light of the arrival of the novel coronavirus in the D.C. area.
DC IMF staff member ‘recovering’ after COVID-19 diagnosis
An International Monetary Fund staffer at the D.C. office is “recovering” after being diagnosed as having the novel coronavirus, according to the agency.
An International Monetary Fund staffer at the D.C. office is “recovering” after being diagnosed as having the novel coronavirus, according to the agency.
Trump announces suspension of outbound cruises for 30 days
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC cruises will be impacted.
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC cruises will be impacted.
All Virginia K-12 schools to close for at least 2 weeks amid coronavirus concerns
Governor Ralph Northam is ordering all Virginia K-12 schools to close for a minimum of two weeks as the region - and the nation - come to grips with the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Governor Ralph Northam is ordering all Virginia K-12 schools to close for a minimum of two weeks as the region - and the nation - come to grips with the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says deal reached with Trump administration on emergency aid package for coronavirus
It builds on an emergency $8.3 billion package approved last week and is aimed at providing additional health and financial resources to arrest the sudden spread of the pandemic and the kind of economic fallout unseen in a generation.
It builds on an emergency $8.3 billion package approved last week and is aimed at providing additional health and financial resources to arrest the sudden spread of the pandemic and the kind of economic fallout unseen in a generation.
AMC, Regal Theaters reducing seating capacity by at least 50% due to coronavirus outbreak
AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.
AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.
TSA releases map showing airports where its officers have tested positive for COVID-19
According to a new map released by the Transportation Security Administration, four TSA officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus as of March 13.
According to a new map released by the Transportation Security Administration, four TSA officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus as of March 13.
Trump says he'll 'most likely' be tested for COVID-19, but says he has 'no symptoms'
Trump has had repeated contact with lawmakers who were themselves exposed to people who later tested positive and chose to self-isolate out of an abundance of caution.
Trump has had repeated contact with lawmakers who were themselves exposed to people who later tested positive and chose to self-isolate out of an abundance of caution.
Third 'presumptive positive' coronavirus case confirmed in Loudoun County
Loudoun County health officials confirmed on Friday that a third "presumptive positive" case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in a resident.
Loudoun County health officials confirmed on Friday that a third "presumptive positive" case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in a resident.
Trump waives interest on federally owned student loans in effort to ease financial impact of virus outbreak
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
Donald Trump announced his administration will waive interest on federally owned student loans.
How to make a plan for if you come down with COVID-19
Even with the various precautions that individuals can take to ward off potential contraction of the novel coronavirus, it is still possible, and easy, to become infected with COVID-19.
Even with the various precautions that individuals can take to ward off potential contraction of the novel coronavirus, it is still possible, and easy, to become infected with COVID-19.
Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus, announces public-private partnership on testing
President Donald Trump is speaking about the emergency protocols.
President Donald Trump is speaking about the emergency protocols.
List of school closings due to coronavirus concerns in DC, Maryland and Virginia
School districts in the District, Maryland, and Virginia are responding after the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, continues to spread.
School districts in the District, Maryland, and Virginia are responding after the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, continues to spread.
Officials: Visits to inmates at all 122 federal prisons will be halted for 30 days in response to coronavirus
The Associated Press reported the visitation halt on Friday.
The Associated Press reported the visitation halt on Friday.