A Howard University Hospital nurse died due to the coronavirus, his wife told News4. Noel Sinkiat, 64, died March 27 at a hospital in Maryland. “It’s just hurting so much,†said his wife, Lourdes Gerardo. “I try not to cry.†She said her husband had flu-like symptoms March 22, went to urgent care and was tested for the coronavirus. The…
Daily Archives: April 3, 2020
Union Station to Close Nightly in Response to Pandemic
The Federal Railroad Administration announced Friday that Union Station will close nightly from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the request of Amtrak, according to a statement from the Department of Transportation. Nightly closures will continue until the pandemic is quelled, DOT said. MARC, VRE and Metro service will not be affected. The closure will prevent entry but not exit…
‘Nasty’: Trump rails against reporter who asked about national stockpile
CBS News’ Weijia Jiang pressed Trump to clarify adviser Jared Kushner’s comments. “You ought to be ashamed of yourself,” Trump said at one point.
Virginia School Employee Tests Positive After Distributing Laptops to Students
A Loudoun County Public Schools staff member tested positive for COVID-19 Friday after helping with Chromebook distribution on Tuesday, the district said in an emailed statement.
Trump claims to use wartime powers to ‘hit hard’ on coronavirus. But the details are murky.
Trump frames his wartime powers as a weapon against coronavirus, but the White House hasn’t said how he’s using the law to make ventilators and masks.
Metro Service Further Reduced Starting Monday
Starting Monday, Metro stations will close at 9 p.m. every day, Metro said in a statement.
Coronavirus peak in D.C., Maryland, Virginia: FAQ on why models differ
The D.C. government’s model projects a late June, early July peak, while others say the peak is days away.
Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Inmates at DC Halfway House
Federal inmates at the Hope Village halfway house in D.C. are suing, asking for their release or a change to operations inside amid fears about the coronavirus. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in D.C. on behalf of Hope Village, the largest halfway house in America. The suit says there’s no social distancing inside the facility on Langston Place…