COVID-19 March 14, 2025 10:35 am COVID 5 years later: The week the world shut down Five years ago, COVID-19 began sweeping the globe—claiming lives and sparking lockdowns. Today, we reflect on how it all ramped up in the D.C. area. Local 0:30 Family of Sudiksha Konanki requests letter declaring 20-year-old's death 2:15 Voice of America journalists placed on leave of absence 2:11 As FDA workers return to office in person, concerns grow over parking 6:05 Cherry blossoms, federal workforce and more: How Metro will handle more riders 2:15 Washington Archbishop McElroy attends first mass since appointment