stay-at-home order

A San Diego strip club is still open despite a vow from California’s attorney general vowing to take legal action if it does not close to comply with the state’s stay-at-home order that was issued earlier this month

Much of California is on the brink of sweeping new restrictions on businesses and activities, a desperate attempt to slow the frighteningly rapid escalation of coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.

Los Angeles County health officials have reported more 4,544 new COVID-19 cases and 24 more deaths Friday, as new safety orders — including a stay-at-home order — will go into effect as a result.

The county executive announced Montgomery County will open Monday at 6 a.m. Protestors were unhappy during the Thursday press conference. News4 Chris Gordon reoports.

Montgomery County will begin to reopen Monday at 6 a.m. following phase one guidance for the state of Maryland. County Executive Mark Elrich announced Thursday which coronavirus-related restrictions on businesses and daily life would be lifted specifically for the county. He was shouted down at the start of his news conference by members of the public who apparently objected to…

Montgomery County is the last jurisdiction in Maryland to release its reopening plan. County Executive Mark Elrich said he will make an announcement on Thursday. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

Gov. Larry Hogan says the state could move into stage two of reopening as early as next week. Hogan also recommended that words Montgomery County move ahead with a plan for reopening. News 4’s Chris Gordon reports.

As Washington, D.C., and surrounding counties gradually reopen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Montgomery County hasn’t put an exact date on when restrictions will begin to be lifted.  Montgomery County may enter phase one “early next week,” County Executive Marc Elrich said in an interview Wednesday.  When asked about Montgomery County during a news conference Wednesday, Gov....

A federal judge has rejected a challenge by churches and businesses to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s stay-at-home order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Montgomery County announced it is making strides toward reopening. News4’s Chris Gordon reports.

Montgomery County may be ready to gradually reopen within two weeks as coronavirus cases and deaths decline, the county executive says.  County officials point to improvements in the numbers of cases, deaths and hospitalizations on nine of the past 14 days. If these trends continue, the county could enter phase one of reopening soon, County Executive Marc Elrich said in…

Phase one reopening starts Friday in most parts of Maryland and Virginia, but counties in the D.C. area largely will remain shut down as leaders say the coronavirus is still hitting the region too hard. A gradual lifting of restrictions took effect in Virginia at midnight Friday. Changes will take effect in Maryland at 5 p.m. Arlington, Fairfax, Montgomery...

Like many other Maryland counties, Prince George’s County is holding off on reopening. The county executive announced Thursday the stay-at-home order will remain in effect until June 1. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

D.C. residents were left confused after Mayor Muriel Bowser released new face covering requirements for the city. News4’s Mark Segraves has the details on the new mandates.

As Frederick County, Maryland, begins phase one of reopening, barber shops and salons will remain closed for another two weeks. News4’s Cory Smith reports.

The allure was tempting: Haircuts were to be had, as was the chance to drink a beer at an outdoor bar after governors in Maryland and Virginia agreed to loosen weekslong lockdown restrictions because of the coronavirus. But unlike other areas of the country that are itching to reopen, wealthy D.C. suburbs in those states are insisting on staying...

Maryland is lifting its stay-at-home order and loosening restrictions Friday evening, but some counties surrounding D.C. are setting their own pace. News4’s Chris Gordon reports.

The big story Wednesday is whether the entire metropolitan D.C. area will remain closed as parts of Maryland and Virginia plan to gradually reopen in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday morning that she has extended the District’s stay-at-home order through June 8 as the numbers of infections and deaths continue to rise....

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the city’s stay-at-home order through June 8, saying the District needs more time to slow the spread of coronavirus. The orders were set to expire Friday, May 15, but the mayor said the city needs to make progress on two measures in particular: getting people to take tests and slowing community transmission. “Rushing to…

Many of the residents at the Plaza West apartment building on K Street are grandparents raising their grandchildren. A D.C. organization is stepping up to help those vulnerable residents get their food without having to venture outside during the pandemic.