California declares emergency after 1st coronavirus death

California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.

Medical professional screening passengers at LAX airport tests positive for coronavirus

A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Potential coronavirus exposure reported at DC-based AIPAC conference

Washington lawmakers and other attendees of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) annual policy conference were warned by the organization Wednesday that a group of attendees had potentially been in contact with a person from New York who had contracted coronavirus.

Spring break travel advice during coronavirus outbreak
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A travel expert joined Fox 5 DC to share advice and answer questions about traveling during the coronavirus outbreak.

First on FOX: An inside look at DC’s public health lab where coronavirus testing is being done

D.C., Maryland and Virginia can now test for the coronavirus at labs close to home without having to send the samples to the CDC in Atlanta, meaning results will be coming in faster.

Infectious disease expert answers FOX 5 viewers' coronavirus questions

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday the District is open for business, expecting to welcome thousands of visitors over the next few weeks ahead of the Cherry Blossom Festival, which comes in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus alert on Tinder surprises dating app's users

Tinder has surprised users by declaring that COVID-19 protection is “more important” than having “fun” on the dating app.

U.S. virus death toll rises to 11 with California victim

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California.

Contaminated cash may spread coronavirus, World Health Organization warns

The World Health Organization says cash can carry the coronavirus for a number of days and recommends switching to contactless transactions.