DC Mayor leads moment of silence to remember those lost in coronavirus outbreak

Mayor Muriel Bowser led a moment of silence Friday in memory of those who have died in the nation's capital from the coronavirus as the COVID-19 outbreak bears down on the D.C. region. She was joined by Christian, Muslim and Jewish religious leaders who reflected on first line workers, medical responders and others who are keeping essential services open and helping slow the spread of the virus.

Florida family plays Uno with son through window of special-needs facility amid coronavirus lockdown

Allison, Mike, and their younger son Jack soon came to accept the lockdown regulations, knowing it was best for everyone involved. But that didn’t stop them from vowing to make the best of things.

As coronavirus kills, New York City shortens deadline for claiming dead

As New York City deals with a mounting coronavirus death toll and dwindling morgue space, the city has shortened the amount of time it will hold unclaimed remains before they are buried in the city's public cemetery.

Coronavirus now killing more Americans than cancer, heart disease: report

COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, is now the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. -- killing more people on average per day than cancer or heart disease.

IRS extends additional tax filing, administrative deadlines

The IRS on Thursday announced it had extended hundreds of additional tax filing deadlines in a bid to give American taxpayers and businesses financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia man says controversial malaria drug helped him beat COVID-19

There is no approved treatment for the novel coronavirus sickening tens of thousands of Americans. But, a Rex, Georgia, 67-year-old says a controversial malaria drug helped him fight off complications of COVID-19. It is a drug that comes with both hype and questions.

ICU nurse describes long nights fighting COVID-19

“I’ve never seen a volume like this.” Those are the words of an Atlanta ICU nurse working long shifts to treat COVID-19 patients.

Empty animal kennels at animal shelter a welcome sight amid COVID-19 pandemic

Some PAW-sitive news to report. Staff at the Riverside County Animal Services adoption center gleefully showed off their empty facility -- a welcome sight amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shoppers must wear masks in Montgomery County starting Monday, officials say

Starting on Monday, April 13, shoppers in Montgomery County will be required to wear face coverings while in grocery stores, pharmacies and other retail establishments, according to health officials.