Survey shows Maryland educators concerned about reopening schools amid coronavirus pandemic
A survey of Maryland teachers finds that a strong majority don't think schools will be able to open safety for full in-person learning over the next several months as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Maryland voters will see health ambassadors at the polls amid pandemic
Early voting is now underway in Maryland, and when people go to cast their ballots, they may notice a new type of poll worker they’ve never seen before.
Poll: Virginia voters say coronavirus, not economy, most important
Enacting restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is more important than removing them to get the economy going, according to a majority of Virginia voters polled this month.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
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.
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.