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How corona
virus
measures are affecting DC-area traffic
03/12/2020 11:29pm • As the D.C. area takes measures to limit the spread of the corona
virus
, the pandemic is having a noticeable impact on the region's traffic. "There are still backups, but the extent and magnitude of those delays seem to fall short of what you'd expect for this time of year," WTOP traffic reporter
How corona
virus
has affected sports
03/12/2020 10:50pm • Concerns over the corona
virus
have prompted sports leagues across the globe, professional and amateur, to take unprecedented measures to ensure the safety of fans and athletes alike. Here are the announcements from each league to date. Click the league names below for the full story. NHL
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
Weekend races, parade canceled but Metro track work still on
03/12/2020 03:07pm • Many events across the D.C. region have been canceled due to concerns about the new corona
virus
, including several parades and races that had been scheduled to close streets. But Metro track work is going forward as originally planned. Major track work and Maryland Purple Line construction will i
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 corona
virus
03/11/2020 11:23pm • As the number of positive corona
virus
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 corona
virus
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 corona
virus
cases on Wednesday. Concerns around the outbreak have prompted a number of major event cancellations or schedule changes, and local places o
No fans allowed at NCAA Tournament games
03/11/2020 08:31pm • The buzzer-beaters, upsets and all the other shining moments of this year’s NCAA tournaments will be played in mostly empty arenas. Trying to avoid spreading the new corona
virus
that has become a global pandemic, the NCAA decided the men’s and women’s tournament games will be off-limits to th
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 corona
virus
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 corona
virus
03/11/2020 08:00pm • Financial concerns stemming from the corona
virus
outbreak have rippled through the global economy. "The corona
virus
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
Celine Dion postpones DC concert, not for corona
virus
but for common cold
03/11/2020 01:19pm • Celine Dion has canceled Wednesday night's show here in D.C. No, it's not due to concerns over corona
virus
. It's because of the common cold. Dion released a statement on her official Facebook page saying that she's postponing two performances of her Courage World Tour, including Wednesday's sh
Georgetown rector infected with corona
virus
says he feels 'wiped out' but better
03/11/2020 11:27am • The head priest of a historic Georgetown church said Tuesday his condition is improving after he became D.C.'s first resident to test positive for the new corona
virus
. In a letter addressed to the Christ Church Georgetown community, the Rev. Timothy Cole described his life in the days since first
Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent talks plans for response to new
virus
03/11/2020 07:50am • Fairfax County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the D.C. area, will close next Monday to allow teachers to prepare for teaching remotely over the possibility of a local outbreak of the new corona
virus
. Superintendent Scott Brabrand said the decision is part of an effort to b
Could you spot someone who potentially has corona
virus
?
03/11/2020 07:13am • Some think if they avoid people who look sick, they can avoid the new corona
virus
, but that will only help in some cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people infected with the corona
virus
are most contagious when they're the sickest — though some spread might occ
Curious about corona
virus
? Smithsonian exhibit explores infectious diseases
03/11/2020 04:42am • As the new corona
virus
spreads across the U.S., those interested in learning more about epidemics can visit a Smithsonian exhibit in D.C. that opened two years ago. The exhibit explores the history of infectious diseases. The
virus
that causes COVID-19 has affected more than 100 countries and
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