Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
Prince George's County family receives box of COVID-19 test specimens meant for DC lab
An alarming delivery mix up caused a Prince George's County family to receive a box of COVID-19 test specimens meant for a D.C. lab.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
Pelosi says coronavirus relief agreement 'could happen' this week, accuses Republicans of moving goalposts
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday that an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus relief package, which is still being negotiated, "could happen" this week but also accused Republicans of "moving the goalposts."
College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
US sets coronavirus infection record; deaths near 224,000
The U.S. coronavirus caseload has reached record heights with more than 83,000 infections reported in a single day, the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation, as states from Connecticut to the Rocky Mountain West reel under the surge.
Arnold Schwarzenegger feels ‘fantastic’ after heart surgery
The former California governor took to Twitter Friday afternoon to make the announcement, saying he had an aortic valve replaced at the Cleveland Clinic.
US signs international anti-abortion declaration
The Geneva Consensus Declaration was signed by some 31 United Nations members to build a coalition around the issue of defending life and where nations stand on women’s health.
MCPS superintendent, other Maryland school leaders seek more clarity on state COVID-19 guidelines
Weeks after Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said schools can begin to reopen, school leaders are still deciding on when to do just that.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
Fairfax County Public Schools students to return to in-person instruction in November
Fairfax County Public Schools will begin to bring back groups of students for in-person instruction in November, school officials announced Friday.
Pennsylvania added to DC’s list of high-risk states
D.C.'s Department of Health has updated its list of high-risk states to include nearby Pennsylvania.
DC schools prepare for in-person learning
D.C. Public Schools are gearing up to begin limited in-person learning.
Presidential debate: Plexiglass barriers removed after Biden, Trump test negative for COVID-19
The mute button is among a handful of changes made after the first raucous debate. Trump and Biden will also be separated on stage by plexiglass barriers.
Gap Inc. to shutter 350 stores by 2024 in plan to exit malls
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FTC reports surge of social media scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
Maryland committing $250M in funding to keep economy afloat amid pandemic
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a new economic initiative on Thursday to help put local economies into second gear as the state tries to emerge from the doldrums prompted by the novel coronavirus.