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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (at lectern) speaks during a March 19 press conference updating the state's response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Community, William J. Ford

Hogan Ramps Up Coronavirus Restrictions, Announces State’s 1st Child Case: ‘Trying to Avoid Locking Down Society’

by William J. Ford March 19, 2020December 21, 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates make an appearance at Lee High School in Houston on Oct. 23, 2008.

Health, Stacy M. Brown

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Commits Millions to Speeding Up Coronavirus Treatment Research, Development

by WI Guest Author March 19, 2020December 21, 2021

As the joint task force identifies enhancements, each company, together with the UAW, will provide regular updates to the workers in their facilities. (iStockphoto via NNPA Newswire)

Business, Stacy M. Brown

General Motors Moves to Protect Workers, Offers Customers Special Financing

by WI Guest Author March 19, 2020December 21, 2021

A patron at a local grocery chain dons hand protection and a mask while shopping. (Ulrich Fonou/The Washington Informer)

Black Experience, Health

Civil Rights Leaders Call on Congress to Address Disproportionate Impact of Coronavirus on Black Americans

by WI Guest Author March 19, 2020December 21, 2021

A long line of customers wait to enter a Costco in Maryland's Montgomery County. A letter from Costco’s president indicates they are placing a limit on certain items to ensure access to its members. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

National, Stacy M. Brown

House Passes Bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act

by Stacy M. Brown March 18, 2020December 21, 2021

Courtesy of Howard University

Community, Health

HU Cancels 2020 Commencement Amid First Coronavirus Case

by WI Guest Author March 18, 2020December 21, 2021

Travelers wear masks to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus. (Courtesy photo)

Columnists, Faith, Lyndia Grant, Religion

THE RELIGION CORNER: Scripture Warns of Plagues

by Lyndia Grant March 18, 2020December 21, 2021

At Hanks Oyster Bar on Capitol Hill, patrons enjoy Happy Hour the day before D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order suspending the use of restaurant bar seating and service to standing patrons in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. (DR Barnes/The Washington Informer)

Bowser Restricts Restaurant, Bar Access Amid Coronavirus Crisis

by WI Guest Author March 18, 2020December 21, 2021

Travelers wear masks to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus. (Courtesy photo)

Health, Stacy M. Brown

ER Nurse on Coronavirus Panic: ‘People Need to Keep Their Heads’

by Stacy M. Brown March 18, 2020December 21, 2021