Health experts in DMV warn people to avoid ‘six weeks of super-spreader events’ moving into holidays
Health experts within the D.C. area, are warning the public to avoid gatherings during the holidays, citing that COVID-19 cases are likely to surge during “six weeks of super-spreader events.”
Health experts within the D.C. area, are warning the public to avoid gatherings during the holidays, citing that COVID-19 cases are likely to surge during “six weeks of super-spreader events.”
Texas high school opens grocery store for students, families — and it accepts good deeds as payment
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
The grocery store at Linda Tutt High School doesn’t accept cash. It operates on a point system, where students can earn points for good deeds.
Experts warn that holidays could set up super spreader conditions
Health experts say the combination of travel and family gatherings could create the perfect storm for a super spreader.
Health experts say the combination of travel and family gatherings could create the perfect storm for a super spreader.
Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
Biden wants Congress to pass emergency COVID-19 aid this year
President-elect Joe Biden is calling on Congress to enact billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 assistance before the year’s end, according to a senior aide who warned Friday that “there’s no more room for delay.”
President-elect Joe Biden is calling on Congress to enact billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 assistance before the year’s end, according to a senior aide who warned Friday that “there’s no more room for delay.”
Wall Street slips amid worries about worsening COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. stocks are pulling a bit lower in afternoon trading Friday as worries about the worsening pandemic weigh on rising optimism about a coming coronavirus vaccine.
U.S. stocks are pulling a bit lower in afternoon trading Friday as worries about the worsening pandemic weigh on rising optimism about a coming coronavirus vaccine.
Rudy Giuliani’s son, a White House aide, tests positive for COVID-19
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy Giuliani and a special assistant to President Donald Trump, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
Missing your stimulus check? There's one last chance to claim an Economic Impact Payment from the IRS
There is still time to receive a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), but the clock is ticking.
There is still time to receive a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), but the clock is ticking.
What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US
Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic -- but not until after a long, hard winter.
Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic -- but not until after a long, hard winter.
Coronavirus impacting holiday travel
A resurgent coronavirus is impacting holiday travel - and the workers who provide it.
A resurgent coronavirus is impacting holiday travel - and the workers who provide it.
Gaithersburg dry ice company looking to help out coronavirus storage effort
This week Pfizer plans to file for emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine. The company said it’s 95 percent effective and has no major side effects – but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to get it to the public.
This week Pfizer plans to file for emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine. The company said it’s 95 percent effective and has no major side effects – but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to get it to the public.
Montgomery County Police encourage extra caution for online ‘holiday shopping’ during pandemic
With the pandemic continuing to rage on, many people across the country and in the DMV have given online shopping even more popularity.
With the pandemic continuing to rage on, many people across the country and in the DMV have given online shopping even more popularity.
Netflix's 'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment, improper handling of animals
The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
The U.S. Justice Department filed the complaint in federal district court in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
COVID-19 ‘immune memory’ could last at least 6 months, study suggests
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
Virginia pandemic restrictions apply to Nation's Gun Show: judge
A judge on Thursday rejected a legal challenge from one of the nation's largest gun shows to newly imposed pandemic restrictions in Virginia that will force cancellation of an upcoming exposition.
A judge on Thursday rejected a legal challenge from one of the nation's largest gun shows to newly imposed pandemic restrictions in Virginia that will force cancellation of an upcoming exposition.
Montgomery County officials maintaining strict coronavirus restrictions during holiday season
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.
FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Porch pirate paranoia
More people amid the pandemic are turning to online shopping, but many harbor fears of their packages being stolen from their front doors.
More people amid the pandemic are turning to online shopping, but many harbor fears of their packages being stolen from their front doors.