Coronavirus FAQ: Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 outbreak

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has prompted many to take precautions to safeguard their health. It has also raised questions regarding the severity of the virus, who is or isn’t impacted, and just how serious of a health risk it may be.

VP Pence: 21 people on Grand Princess cruise ship positive for coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that 21 people on board the Grand Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Montgomery County addresses coronavirus concerns after Maryland's first positive cases confirmed in county residents

Leaders in Montgomery County addressed coronavirus concerns after Maryland's first three positive cases were confirmed in county residents. Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency in Maryland Thursday evening. He said the cases were confirmed by the state's Public Health Laboratory in Baltimore.

Maryland coronavirus cases linked to Egyptian cruise ship, governor says

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan offered an update on Friday evening on the state’s response to the coronavirus outbreak that has spread into Montgomery County.

US prisons, jails on alert for spread of coronavirus

There have been no reports of COVID-19 inside U.S. jails or prisons. But more people are incarcerated per capita here than in any other country in the world.

Will coronavirus affect cherry blossom season in D.C.?

Coronavirus concerns are impacting events in the District — one of the premier locations for conferences and tourism.

2 New Yorkers who attended an AIPAC conference in DC test positive for coronavirus

Two people from New York who attended the AIPAC conference at the Washington Convention Center have tested positive for the coronavirus, the organization said on Friday evening.

Officials with City of Austin announce cancellation of SXSW

Mayor Steve Adler and other city leaders will be providing the community with information and answering questions about how city and county operations concerning the recent coronavirus outbreak. 

Couple married for over 60 years are separated by coronavirus quarantine

Cameras captured the moment Dorthy Campbell, 88, visited her husband of more than 60 years on Thursday, though they were still separated by a glass window.

How did coronavirus get its name?

COVID-19 originated in China, but where did the coronavirus get its name?

President Trump signs $8.3 billion bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 12 people in the U.S. and infected more than 200.

President Trump CDC visit back on after false coronavirus scare there

President Donald Trump's trip to the Centers for Disease Control, which was scuttled Friday because of unfounded fears that someone there had contracted the coronavirus, was back on, giving the president another chance to calm growing alarm about the spread of the virus in America.

Stocks nosedive as coronavirus overshadows strong jobs report

U.S. equity markets slid Friday morning as the strong February jobs report was overshadowed by continued fears surrounding the new coronavirus.

Prince George’s County schools cancel international travel activities after coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland

Prince George’s County schools are canceling all projects involving international travel and asking students to take precautions if they go to “high-risk” areas during spring break after cases of coronavirus were confirmed in three Maryland residents.