Trump promises coronavirus testing soon on 'very large-scale basis'

President Trump said Friday morning that testing for coronavirus will happen on a “very large scale,” while taking a shot at the former administration’s response to the swine flu.

National Cherry Blossom Parade canceled amid coronavirus concerns

The National Cherry Blossom Parade has been canceled 'based on an abundance of caution' organizers say as worries surrounding the spread of the coronavirus continue.

DC pub crawl permits revoked through March 31 due to coronavirus concerns

The Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration has revoked all permits for Washington, D.C. pub crawls scheduled to take place through March 31 due to coronavirus concerns.

Trump administration: $1.3M for fast virus test development to 2 companies, including QIAGEN in Germantown

President Donald Trump's administration announced Friday it is awarding $1.3 million to two companies trying to develop rapid COVID-19 tests that could detect whether a person is positive for the new coronavirus within an hour.

Fairfax County Public Schools to close Monday to prepare for possible distance learning

Fairfax County Public Schools will be closed Monday so that teachers and staff can train and prepare to teach students remotely if the coronavirus should force school closures.

Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns

The Boston Marathon has never been canceled outright since its first running in 1897, though there was a de facto cancellation in 1918, when the end of World War I and a global influenza pandemic prompted organizers to switch to a relay race format.

Virus testing is 'failing,' leaving cases uncounted: National Institutes of Health expert

Seven weeks have passed since the first U.S. case of coronavirus was announced, and the government is failing to account for what could be thousands of additional infections because of ongoing problems with testing.

Fairfax County schools closed Friday amid coronavirus concerns

Officials announced late Thursday night that Fairfax County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March 13 amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.

For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history

Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Kevin Love donates $100G to Cleveland Cavaliers, arena staff after season suspended

Following the suspension of the NBA season on Wednesday, Kevin Love said he would donate $100,000 to arena and support staff of the Cleveland Cavaliers.