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Northern Virginia hospitals meeting the challenge of coronavirus, Alexandria health director says 04/15/2020 05:04am • The coronavirus outbreak has presented any number of problems for many organizations, and hospitals are not immune. But hospitals across Northern Virginia are meeting the challenge, according to the director of Alexandria's health department. "This changes every day and will change significantly Beltway Brewing, Water's End team up to create fundraising beer for INOVA Health Fund 04/13/2020 08:59am • The PPE India Pale Ale will raise money for healthcare workers. (Courtesy Water’s End Brewery and Beltway Brewing Company) Lake Ridge, Virginia-based Water’s End Brewery and Sterling, Virginia-based Beltway Brewing Company have partnered to brew a beer that will raise money for front-line he Coronavirus spreads in DC region’s prisons as families, advocates worry and seek action 04/10/2020 09:22pm • WASHINGTON - The number of coronavirus cases inside correctional facilities across Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia are rising, while inmates, staff and their families grow more concerned. There are 57 confirmed cases of the virus inside Maryland correctional facilities, including Coronavirus updates: Shoppers in Montgomery Co. must wear face covering starting Monday 04/09/2020 07:00pm • A supermarket employee at a Giant in Alexandria, Virginai cleans a self-checkout station. (Courtesy Shannon Finney/shannonfinneyphotography.com) The latest Starting on Monday, shoppers in Montgomery County, Maryland, will need to wear cloth masks or face coverings when they go to grocery stor Thousands of Americans head home through Dulles Airport to dodge coronavirus abroad 04/09/2020 11:06am • Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations screen international passengers arriving at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, March 13, 2020. In response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) CBP officers have begun wearing personal protective equipment How zookeepers at DC's National Zoo are navigating the pandemic 04/07/2020 03:40pm • The empty entrance of the Smithsonian's National Zoo is seen, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington. (AP/Carolyn Kaster) Things are far from normal at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C. as zookeepers there can't practice social distancing while doing their jobs. So far, no employees or anim Coronavirus update: As area cases top 8,000, DC to take more emergency action 04/07/2020 12:56am • An electronic message sign above the Capital Beltway in Maryland urges drivers to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) The latest The total number of COVID-19 cases in the region has topped 8,000. More first responders around the area have tested positive for t USPS employees are demanding hazard pay 04/04/2020 04:48pm • Despite all the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, mail delivery has remained one of the most steady parts of society. But as the number of coronavirus cases increases, United States Postal Workers are saying it's time they receive hazard pay. A petition on change.org explains the Amid call for first responder status, working during pandemic 'tough' on grocery workers 04/03/2020 10:49pm • Giant worker Dave Bracken thinks grocery store workers should be considered first responders, so they can get access to early population testing and benefits like child care. (Courtesy Dave Bracken) A longtime D.C. grocery store employee said it has been tough both mentally and physically for hi Using personal protective equipment? Don't just toss it out on the street 04/03/2020 01:26pm • Sales of personal protective equipment products — such as masks and disposable gloves — are on the rise. Along with their rise in popularity is a rise in the number of these items carelessly discarded on streets and sidewalks. Law enforcement and other officials have said that people who are Coronavirus: Va. receives major disaster declaration; White House considers broader use of face masks 04/02/2020 11:04pm • During the coronavirus pandemic, some people in D.C. are suiting up in face masks, gloves and body gear when they are out in public. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) The latest Virginia has received a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government to help the commonwealth's response to the coronav Coronavirus: Social Security recipients won't need to file return to get stimulus check; Va. could see April-May surge 04/02/2020 12:00am • The Petworth-Georgia Ave. Metro station is usually a bustling hub of activity. (WTOP/Will Vitka) The latest The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need t Lawsuit accuses DC Department of Corrections of exposing inmates, officers to coronavirus 04/01/2020 03:40pm • Officers and inmates at the D.C. Central Detention Facility have said they fear for their safety and have filed a lawsuit accusing city leaders of not taking the necessary steps to keep the novel coronavirus from spreading inside the facility. The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Locals rally outside Md. hospital to encourage staff during coronavirus outbreak 03/29/2020 05:12pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '71a3c240-ad5c-4b8a-bc2c-3aa7f6946b66' }).render("585615364b2c9ce5");}); About three dozen people, including nei Prince George's County hospital needs elastic bands to make masks 03/27/2020 11:05pm • UM Prince George's Hospital Center needs elastic bands to make face masks. (Courtesy Thomas Dernoga via Twitter) A Prince George's County, Maryland, hospital now seeks public donations of elastic fabric to make face masks as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has personal protective equipment in s