WHO expects rise in reported cases, deaths

Dr. Margaret Harris, a WHO spokeswoman, said overnight reporting showed 85% of the new cases were being reported in Europe and the United States.

Israel using app to tell citizens if they've come into contact with COVID-19 patient

An Israeli application called Hamagen, or Shield, is allowing users to get an alert when they have come into contact with someone the government has designated as a COVID-19 patient.

'Knees and toes!' Man shows seniors around the world how to stay active during coronavirus pandemic

Described as a "national treasure," 96-year-old Bob Fulton is showing fellow residents of the United Kingdom and seniors around the world that you can still keep active while being isolated at home during this novel coronavirus pandemic.

'Stay at home': Bowser sends message as District prepares for possible surge in coronavirus cases

Mayor Muriel Bowser said D.C. is working hard to flatten the curve of the coronavirus impact to the nation’s capital while preparing for a possible medical surge in cases in the District.

Virginia closes non-essential businesses; schools for rest of academic year due to coronavirus

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ordered that all non-essential business close and that schools in the state remain closed for the rest of the year as a way of combating the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months

President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.

Stuck inside? DMV gyms offering virtual fitness classes

As people across the District, Maryland and Virginia are encourage to stay indoors to battle the spread of the coronavirus, a number of local gyms are offering classes you can take from home. 

FedEx Field screening site on hold while officials wait for COVID-19 test kits

The COVID-19 screening and test site that the National Guard set up at FedEx Field in Prince George’s County is not yet ready for patients because they don’t have “nearly enough tests” yet, according to the county health officer.

Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus

Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.

Tensions rise as $2 trillion virus aid stalls on Capitol Hill

Tensions flared Monday as Washington strained to respond to the worsening coronavirus outbreak, with Congress arguing over a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package and an impatient President Donald Trump musing openly about letting the 15-day shutdown expire.