Friday, April 26, 2024

Health

How to Clean Countertop Materials to Avoid Risk of COVID-19

Keeping your countertops clean and disinfected is vital for avoiding coronavirus exposure. But different countertops need different treatments.

Washington Convention Center Becomes Coronavirus Treatment Site

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center was transformed into an emergency field hospital in case of a rise of coronavirus cases in the coming months.

Children’s National Hospital Investigates Three Cases of Coronavirus-Linked Kawasaki Disease

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. has detected three cases of Kawasaki syndrome, a rare complication possibly linked to the coronavirus.

E-Cigarette Company JUUL Bringing Headquarters to DC From San Francisco

E-cigarette producer JUUL has reportedly decided to relocate its headquarters to the District of Columbia. It is currently based in San Francisco.

Michelle Obama Informs DC Residents in Robocalls of How to Access Free Coronavirus Testing

Former First Lady Michelle Obama recorded robocalls and radio ads, where she tells D.C. residents who to contact for free coronavirus testing.

Coronavirus Shutdown Leads to Better Air Quality in DC Area

The Washington metropolitan area has seen an improvement in its air quality since early March, when the coronavirus pandemic begun to hit the region.

Worst Fear of Prisoner Advocates Comes True: First Inmate Dies of Coronavirus in DC Jail

Washington, D.C. recorded its first coronavirus-related death among incarcerated people this week, after rights groups called for release of inmates.

You Can Still Join ‘Community Yoga’ While You Stay Home

While you are spending more time at home to stay safe from the coronavirus, yoga might act as a life-saver to get you through this nerve-racking experience.