Dow drops 2,999 points on word coronavirus crisis could extend until August

U.S. equity markets tumbled Monday with selling accelerating during the final hours of trading as the coronavirus task force updated the nation on the crisis.

DC mayor bans dining-in at all restaurants in the District beginning tonight

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that she is banning all dining-in at restaurants in the District to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus.

American University student tests positive for coronavirus

An American University student who lives on campus has tested positive for novel coronavirus, the student health center confirmed Monday. 

CDC employee confirmed to have coronavirus

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC announced Monday afternoon. The diagnosis was confirmed by lab testing.

White House tells Americans to avoid gatherings of more than 10; tells older people to stay home as coronavirus spreads

The White House on Monday urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of sweeping guidelines meant to combat an expected surge of coronavirus cases.

Virginia governor confirms 2nd coronavirus death

A second Virginia man from the Peninsula region has died from COVID-19, Governor Ralph Northam confirmed Monday. 

Supreme Court postpones arguments due to coronavirus outbreak

The Supreme Court is postponing courtroom arguments, including those over subpoenas for President Donald Trump’s financial records.

Minnesota family finds special way to visit grandma during COVID-19 lockdown

One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health and Human Services under cyber siege amid coronavirus response: report

The Department of Health and Human Services reportedly came under siege from cyber attackers on Sunday as the department contends with the deadly coronavirus outbreak.