Doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital seeking to lend a helping hand in the coronavirus crisis by creating their own COVID-19 test. They tell CBS Baltimore, they hope it addresses the need for more testing for the virus as the country needs to be able to test for the virus on a quick and larger basis. Hopkins […]

Three of the patients who tested positive for coronavirus in Maryland have fully recovered. That means they’re past their quarantine period. Two patients remain hospitalized. This comes as the state uncovered its first case of COVID-19 community transmission Thursday. That patient is a Prince George’s County resident and had no known exposure to coronavirus through […]

The state is prepping to impose major restrictions in response to the coronavirus. Gov. Larry Hogan has asked Marylanders to avoid large gatherings and businesses to cancel large events. Both Maryland and DC are under a State of Emergency. Here are a list of closures and cancelations across the state. SCHOOLS: Several Maryland and DC […]

Governor Larry Hogan confirming Wednesday that there are now 3 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total of those affected to 12 statewide. One of the patients is a Montgomery Country resident in his 20s who recently traveled to Spain. He is currently hospitalized. Another patient is a Baltimore County resident in his 60s who […]

Effective March 23rd Howard University will move to online classes due to CoronaVirus COVID-19 concerns. Howard officials will reevaluate on March 25th to determine if the move should be longer. Dorms will remain open. The University posted the transition on their website which you can see here. https://twitter.com/TheHilltopHU/status/1237799349180084224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1237799349180084224&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wusa9.com%2Farticle%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fcoronavirus%2Fcoronavirus-howard-canceled%2F65-7c40e084-d510-4a9b-9350-83081a664428 Howard joins Georgetown University and the University […]

Georgetown University will move to “virtual learning” classes until after Spring Break on March 16th due to CoronaVirus concerns. In a statement that can be found on their official website, Georgetown University Said: Beginning on Monday, March 16, Georgetown University is moving all classroom instruction for all of our schools to virtual learning environments. We […]

Several state colleges in Maryland are making on-campus changes due to coronavirus concerns. The University System of Maryland is asking schools to keep students off-campus for at least two weeks after spring break. During those two weeks or longer, they should be prepared to teach remotely. “To that end, I strongly urge Universities to prepare […]

Hundreds of worshippers from the Christ Church, Georgetown are being asked to self-quarantine after a church rector was diagnosed with CoronaVirus COVID-19. In a press conference, the Rector, Reverand Timothy Cole has been hospitalized. CNN reports that the church organist also tested positive with COVID-19. That person will self-quarantine at home. RELATED: Churches Take Precautions For […]

    Today is International Women’s Day and The ladies of Radio One, Cheryl Jackson and Vic Jagger sits down with Ellen Bryan and Kristen Berset of WUSA-9, Great Day Washington.  Cheryl and Vic shares information about Radio-One, DC’s “She Is” Women’s Empowerment Luncheon. The “She Is” Women’s Empowerment Luncheon is happening March 21st at […]

As fears about the Coronavirus COVID-19 spread all across the world, one woman here in the district is working on how to prevent the spread of the virus. Adilisha Patrom owns a co-working and event space next to Gallaudet University. Patrom saw an opportunity to help the prevention of the virus and set up a […]

Health officials confirmed Thursday that there are 3 positive cases of coronavirus in Maryland. The patients are Montgomery County residents. A married couple in their 70’s and a woman in her 50’s are all under quarantine at their homes. As a result, Gov. Larry Hogan has declared a State of Emergency. He told CBS Baltimore […]

There are no confirmed coronavirus cases in Maryland, but Governor Larry Hogan is leaving nothing to chance. He has called on state lawmakers to pass emergency legislation that allows for the transfer of up to $50 million from the state’s rainy day fund. He will ask for $10 million more in a supplemental budget. Read […]