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D.C. orders all nonessential businesses to close
Mayor encourages District residents to stay home, but does not issue shelter-in-place order
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COVID-19: Advice on symptoms, telehealth, and social distancing
Dr. Timothy Price on COVID-19 symptoms, how to best approach your doctor, and the importance of social distancing
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Why health experts recommend Tylenol to treat symptoms of COVID-19
Local physician says Tylenol is preferred due to concerns over the effect of NSAIDs like ibuprofen on liver and kidneys
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Closing Calls: DC’s LGBTQ bars and restaurants respond to coronavirus
As the COVID-19 pandemic hits hard, the industry shuts its doors to help combat the spread
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Local health providers scale back non-essential services in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Community events, HIV/STI testing, and nonessential appointments are among those services affected
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D.C. Sisters to host online events as DMV residents socially distance
Virtual Drag Queen Story Hour and karaoke events attempt to keep the community connected across physical distances
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SMYAL moves its youth programs online in response to COVID-19
D.C.'s largest LGBTQ youth group tries to stay connected even as people are urged to practice social distancing
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Gertrude Stein Democratic Club cancels endorsement meetings due to COVID-19 concerns
Club is considering opening up online voting to endorse candidates ahead of upcoming elections
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Maryland governor orders all bars, restaurants to close
Larry Hogan says restrictions may seem extreme, but are needed because pandemic is "much worse" than expected
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Health advocates: People with HIV not at higher risk of COVID-19, but urged to exercise caution
People are encouraged to take precautions, such as hand-washing and social distancing, to protect themselves
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D.C. Mayor orders all nightclubs to close and taverns to limit customers
Measures are intended to promote "social distancing" to "flatten the curve" of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Is Capital Pride being canceled? We have the answer.
L.A. Pride canceled its June events, so what of Washington, D.C's annual June celebration?
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Virginia county supervisor says classroom’s “Safe Space” sticker is a sign of the “collapse of humanity”
A Virginia county supervisor was criticized at a recent Board of Supervisors meeting for a Facebook rant alleging that an LGBTQ student club in one...
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Food & Friends will continue making deliveries, despite COVID-19 pandemic
Local food service organization says it's already got procedures in place to protect against spreading viruses
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Equality Chamber of Commerce of D.C. offers LGBTQ professionals a way to connect
ECCDC holds a monthly "Chamber Connect" networking social for LGBTQ professionals
