DC grocery store shoppers must wear face masks, Mayor Bowser says
Shoppers in D.C. grocery stores will need to wear face masks according to a new order by Mayor Muriel Bowser.
DC, Maryland and Virginia coronavirus case total surpasses 10,000
Here's everything you need to know about the novel coronavirus in the District, Maryland and Virginia.
Little girl dances with hospital staff after undergoing three open heart surgeries
A 4-year-old is recovering well after undergoing not one, but three open heart surgeries and she’s got the dance moves to prove it.
Some Jewish people in the DMV turn to virtual Seders for Passover
For Jewish people who use electronics on holidays, Passover is being handled much like Americans are living some aspects of their everyday lives during the COVID-19 pandemic -- virtually.
DC mayor issues order for farmers' markets, grocery stores to implement social distancing policies
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order that states farmer's markets, grocery stores and other retail food businesses in the District must submit a social distancing plan in order to continue operation.
DC police sergeant dies after experiencing a medical emergency, officials say
The Metropolitan Police Department is mourning the loss of a 30-year veteran of the police force.
Companies across DMV lending a hand during pandemic
The boxes sat stacked up outside Children's National Hospital's delivery bay Tuesday night, waiting to be delivered to the nurses putting their lives on the line where patients and their families are being tested for COVID-19.
DC delegate calls for closure of Lincoln, Jefferson memorials during coronavirus outbreak
D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is calling for the chambers of the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials to be closed to the public during the coronavirus pandemic.
DC police sergeant dies after experiencing medical emergency while on duty: police
A Metropolitan Police Department sergeant has died unexpectedly following a medical emergency while on duty, according to authorities.
DC braces of dramatic surge in coronavirus cases, deaths
If D.C. gets a wave of coronavirus cases similar to New York City, in the worst case scenario, Mayor Muriel Bowser expects to see more than 93,000 cases – with the peak coming at the end of June or the beginning of July.
D.C. officials close Fish Market at The Wharf following viral photos
The historic Wharf Fish Market was shut down after images went viral on social media showing a packed market.
Where will the bodies go? Morgues plan as coronavirus grows
In general, few morgues in the country can hold even 200 to 300 bodies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has asked the Defense Department for 100,000 body bags to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic.
D.C. set up public hand-washing stations during the coronavirus outbreak. Here's a map
D.C. officials have set up public hand-washing stations throughout the District in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.
D.C. reports 145 new coronavirus cases, six deaths
D.C. officials reported 145 new coronavirus cases Saturday morning, bringing the District's total to 902.
Death of 2-year-old in DC investigated as homicide, police say
Authorities say the death of a two-year-old found unconscious inside a home in Northeast, D.C. is being investigated as a homicide.
Community thanks grocery store employees for being on the front lines during COVID-19 pandemic
The fight against the coronavirus pandemic is taking place in hospitals, in homes, and without a doubt, in packed grocery stores too. It means grocery store employees may not be doctors or nurses, but during these difficult times, they’re most definitely essential.
Howard University Hospital nurse dies from COVID-19: DCNA
A Howard University Hospital nurse died last Friday from coronavirus, according to the District of Columbia Nurses Association (DCNA).
Geodata on positive COVID-19 cases show no hot spots in the District
The D.C. government on Wednesday released data on positive coronavirus tests that show no part of the city has been spared but there are no trouble spots. In other words, there are no sections of the city where the number of positive tests were so high to alarm epidemiologists.
DC mayor says no ‘hot spots’ for coronavirus
Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday said District data doesn’t show any particular hotspots amid the coronavirus outbreak in the nation’s capital.
7 National Park Service workers test positive for COVID-19, officials say
National Park Service officials say seven employees within the agency have tested positive for novel coronavirus.