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Assembly leaders announce steps to ensure ‘social distancing’ in Annapolis 03/12/2020 08:57pm • The presiding officers of the Maryland General Assembly announced Thursday morning that they are taking steps to protect the public — and their members — from the outbreak of COVID-19. In simultaneous discussions in their legislative chambers, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore Coun How are local first responders handling calls that could involve coronavirus? 03/12/2020 04:45pm • FILE — Montgomery County Fire and EMS crews are seen here on Aug. 23, 2018. (WTOP/Kirsti King) Major events are getting canceled, local schools are emptying their classrooms and elected officials are declaring states of emergency. But first responders not only have to continue to work, they ar Sen. Tim Kaine calls for paid sick days for everyone to limit coronavirus spread 03/12/2020 01:00pm • All employees in the U.S. would have access to two weeks of paid time off in the event of a health emergency if a plan endorsed by Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is passed on Capitol Hill. "The reason for this is pretty obvious," Kaine told WTOP. "You do not want sick employees coming to work and spread Metro considering COVID-19-related service cuts, but no changes yet 03/12/2020 09:24am • Metro is cleaning trains and buses daily now, and is planning for the potential of service cuts if there is a spike in employee sick days, illnesses or other regional disruption. "We are evaluating potential options for reduced or alternate service," Chief Safety Officer Theresa Impastato said Th What to do if you've been exposed to the novel coronavirus 03/11/2020 11:23pm • As the number of positive coronavirus cases grows in the D.C. area, you may be wondering what you might need to do if you were given the news that you had become exposed to someone who went on to have a confirmed case. First and foremost: Don't panic. It's age-old advice and hard to follow whe DC mayor declares state of emergency as coronavirus cases increase 03/11/2020 09:20pm • D.C. is under a state of emergency and a public health emergency, a move that comes after health officials announced a jump in the number of new coronavirus cases on Wednesday. Concerns around the outbreak have prompted a number of major event cancellations or schedule changes, and local places o Quarantine grocery list recommended by nutritionists 03/11/2020 08:00pm • It is no exaggeration to say we've all been a bit preoccupied with the coronavirus pandemic. That's why we've seen panic buying of toilet paper, shortages of hand sanitizers and an onslaught of products claiming to super charge your immune system -- from juice cleanses and elderberry syrup to MCT How to protect your 401(k) from the coronavirus 03/11/2020 08:00pm • Financial concerns stemming from the coronavirus outbreak have rippled through the global economy. "The coronavirus has had an undeniable impact on the stock market, which extends to 401(k)s," says Steve Sexton, financial consultant and CEO of Sexton Advisory Group, a financial services firm in S Maryland biotech sees deals to help push coronavirus vaccine development 03/10/2020 04:25pm • Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Novavax has announced two new deals that will help it speed development of a coronavirus vaccine. Novavax will partner with fellow Gaithersburg biotech Emergent BioSolutions. Emergent BioSolutions will serve as a contract development and manufacturing partner, supp Traveler to Italy surprised about lack of coronavirus information upon arrival to US 03/10/2020 06:10am • On her way home from a nation struggling to turn the tide on the coronavirus outbreak, a Montgomery County, Maryland, woman expected a lot more scrutiny than she got at Dulles International Airport when she reentered the U.S. last Saturday. “No one gave us any instructions — there were no sig 16 coronavirus cases confirmed in DC, Md. and Va. 03/09/2020 10:30pm • Sixteen people in D.C., Maryland and Virginia have tested positive for coronavirus, officials say. Shortly after D.C. confirmed three new coronavirus cases Monday night, bringing the city's total to five, Maryland confirmed its sixth case and Virginia confirmed two new cases — a second in the C Md. adult day care revamps policies to prevent coronavirus 03/09/2020 08:35pm • Concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have prompted a Bowie, Maryland, adult day care facility to take extra precautions to prevent spread of the virus and protect their clients’ health. The first step is trying to find hand sanitizer, “which was difficult but I found DC-area coronavirus cases rise to 9 as Md. reports 2 additional positive patients 03/08/2020 05:42pm • Two more Maryland residents have tested positive for coronavirus, increasing the state's number of confirmed cases to five, Gov. Larry Hogan said. The two new patients — a Harford County woman in her 80s and a Montgomery County man in his 60s — contracted the virus during overseas travel. Smoke in Prince William County came from Marine Corps base controlled burn, officials say 03/08/2020 05:05pm • A controlled burn conducted by the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, along the border of Prince William and Fauquier counties, produced heavy smoke Sunday afternoon. Quantico Fire & Emergency Services said the burn operation occurred from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A controlled burn is a "fi Coronavirus tips: Use common sense, don't panic over DC-area cases 03/08/2020 03:44pm • With multiple people testing positive for the new coronavirus in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, local executives are advising area residents to not panic; however, health experts say you should be prepared and use common sense every day. The COVID-19 virus is something new, and the Centers for Dise