A seventh coronavirus-related death has been reported in Virginia. The victim was a Virginia Beach man in his 70s with underlying health conditions. It was the first reported coronavirus death in Virginia Beach and the 18th positive case. There have been 290 positive cases confirmed in the commonwealth. “It would be nice to say this would be behind us in…

Officials in Lynchburg, Virginia, say they are fielding complaints and concerns about the hundreds of students that have returned from their spring break to Liberty University, where President Jerry Falwell Jr. has welcomed them back amid the coronavirus pandemic

The need for basic supplies, masks, gloves and gowns is reaching a desperate level for some doctors, nurses and technicians on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. “The allotment of personal protection equipment for one of our hospitals…is barely enough to cover one shift at that hospital, not even a full day’s worth,” says Michigan Governor Gretchen...

All K-12 schools in Virginia will remain closed through “at least” the academic year and all restaurants must end dine-in service, the governor announced Monday as the state dramatically ramps up its efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus. Gov. Ralph Northam said at a news conference Monday afternoon that he signed an executive order to close many businesses for…

Schools are closed in Virginia through the rest of the academic year and all non-essential businesses must also shutter. News4’s Julie Carey reports.

Two week ago, Virginia lawmakers approved legislation to allow developers to build five large casino resorts around the state in what supporters hope will be a dramatic economic boost to struggling areas

As hospitals prepare for the future spread of coronavirus, they are expanding the size of their emergency rooms. One hospital in Fredericksburg doing it in their parking garage.

As the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise, emergency rooms are trying to accommodate the influx of patients. NBC4’s Julie Carey has the story on the field hospital being set up in a Fredericksburg parking garage to handle the pandemic.

Health officials across the capital region are warning residents to practice social distancing as community transmission of the novel coronavirus continues in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland. The number of people with coronavirus in D.C., Maryland and Virginia approached 300 on Thursday, with illnesses affecting patients from elementary-school-age children to nursing home residents. In Northern Virginia, officials warned...

Virginia has 94 cases of coronavirus as of Thursday afternoon, including 56 in Northern Virginia. The state’s first case inside a long-term care facility for seniors was found in Falls Church. And the state has its first child with the virus, a Gloucester County resident. A man who lives at The Kensington Falls Church was diagnosed. Officials didn’t immediately know...

Virginia cycling company, Good Sweat, has found a way to keep people active from home in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Founder Ali Hashemi, is renting out her stationary bikes to customers and hosting her usual classes live online. She said her first thought was about what she could do to help the community and figured if people…

Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins has an update on Prince George’s County’s response to the outbreak.

Places like Good Sweat are holding exercise classes live online for customers stuck at home. News4’s Cory Smith reports.

Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, child care centers change. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports.

The first confirmed case of coronavirus in an assisted living facility is raising concerns in Fairfax County because of the high risk population affected. NBC4’s Drew Wilder has the story.

NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Stephanie Ruhle spoke with News4’s Jim Handly about the coronavirus’ impact on the economy.

Workers are facing financial hardship as businesses either shut down or reduce their hours over the coronavirus. Unemployment offices in D.C. Maryland and Virginia are expanding their eligibility for unemployment benefits thanks to emergency legislation. Below is a breakdown of information based on region: D.C. The D.C. Council unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday expanding the response to the...

Virginia tightened restrictions Tuesday night on how businesses must operate to slow the spread of coronavirus.  Restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters must serve no more than 10 people at once, an emergency order issued by Gov. Ralph Northam says. Restaurants can still offer carryout service.  The governor stopped short of ordering businesses to completely close, as Washington, D.C., and...

Virginia has 77 cases of coronavirus as of Wednesday morning, up an additional 10 cases from the previous day.  Gov. Ralph Northam and state officials said the state now has clusters of virus cases, outside Northern Virginia, and that families who send their children to day care centers should expect big changes.  There are three outbreaks of coronavirus in the…

Testing for coronavirus is set to ramp up in Virginia, guidance for childcare is in place, and residents are being encouraged to continue practicing social distancing. Gov. Ralph Northam provides updates on Virginia’s coronavirus response.