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Kennedy Center Cancels Events Until End of March in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

The Kennedy Center announced that it has cancelled its events as it is closing its facilities until further notice due to the threat of COVID-19.

Metro Ready for Next Phase of Its Pandemic Plan Against Coronavirus

Metro held a COVID-19 meeting, announcing that it is preparing for alternate or reduced service options in the face of the ongoing outbreak.

DC Mayor Directs $5 Million to Fund Coronavirus Battle as Cases Hit 10

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has directed an additional $5,000,000 to use for the fight against coronavirus, after declaring a state of emergency in the city.

DC Area Universities Shift to Online Classes due to Coronavirus Threat

Many universities in the Washington, D.C. area, including American University and Georgetown University, moved their classes online over fears of coronavirus.

DC Employees of Securities and Exchange Commission Begin to Telecommute

The Securities and Exchange Commission became the first federal agency to ask its staff at its Washington, D.C. office to work from home due to coronavirus.

DC School Closed Because of Link to Coronavirus-Infected Georgetown Reverend

Georgetown Day School was shut down Tuesday because it has community members affiliated with a church, where a reverend was diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Georgetown Priest Who Tested Positive for Coronavirus Shook Hands with Hundreds

Rev. Timothy Cole, a reverend at Christ Church Georgetown who tested positive for the coronavirus, shook hands with hundreds of people in recent weeks.

Safeway Workers Reach Deal with Employer Hours Before Planned Strike Vote

D.C. area Safeway workers who had been in talks with the company for a while reached an agreement with their employer, hours ahead of a strike vote.