Most of Virginia enters phase 2 of reopening plan
Most of Virginia is entering phase two today. This comes as statewide health metrics reportedly show positive signs.
Maryland moves into Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening plan
Maryland is easing more restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus by allowing more businesses to reopen on Friday.
CDC director apologizes for 'inadequate' coronavirus data on racial disparities
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Maryland to enter phase 2 of COVID-19 recovery plan at the state level on Friday
Maryland is ready to enter the second phase of its economic recovery plan, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday – a step that will ease more of the restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Businesses, restaurants struggle amid protests following months of COVID-19 closures
Across the D.C. region many businesses and restaurants are picking up the pieces after being burglarized and looted over the weekend.
IRS stimulus check: Wrong amount? Here’s a fix
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it had delivered economic impact checks to all eligible individuals for which it has the necessary information – but some Americans might still be dealing with payment-related challenges.
Election problems in DC, MD primaries lead to calls for officials to resign
Voters stood in line for as long as five hours Tuesday in D.C. and many reported never receiving their mail-in ballots, leading to questions over how elections officials will be prepared for the general election in November.
George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor
George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
Detroit man fraudulently applied for PPP aid, used it to buy Hummer, Cadillacs, Dodge Charger: DOJ
In an alleged Motor City money grab, a local man is accused of swiping funds from the federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP) -- which is meant to help keep small businesses afloat amid the coronavirus shutdowns -- to buy two Cadillacs, a Dodge Charger and a Hummer, according to federal prosecutors.
Coronavirus relief money went to companies that dodged US taxes, report finds
The federal government's rescue program for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic is reportedly doling out millions of dollars in taxpayer money to firms that have dodged paying U.S. taxes.
Oklahoma State linebacker tests positive for COVID-19 after attending George Floyd protest
Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga revealed on his Twitter Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a protest in Tulsa.
DC, Maryland and Virginia coronavirus case total latest
Here's everything you need to know about the novel coronavirus in the District, Maryland and Virginia.
NYU doctor urges health care workers to use these preparations for second wave of coronavirus
At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, all four New York University hospitals in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island were filled to the brim with infected patients. Over the course of the pandemic, the hospital system added 189 beds in their two Manhattan hospitals alone.
Businesses hit by COVID-19 closures and damage from riots
Businesses across the area are dealing with a double blow.
Virginia declines to send National Guard to DC for White House crackdown
The law and order message the Trump administration tried to send on Monday with a show of force in the nation’s capital amid the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death fell on deaf ears among some governors who were asked to send their National Guard to assist.
Fauci says his meetings with Trump have 'dramatically decreased,' despite ongoing pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Virginia phase 2 recovery coming Friday; Northern Virginia will remain in phase 1
The second phase of Virginia’s recovery plan designed to catapult the state’s economy beyond the COVID-19 restrictions that brought it a halt will arrive on Friday, Governor Ralph Northam has announced.