Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk

Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.

US reports over 120K new COVID-19 cases, breaking previous single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins

The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Montgomery County bar owners struggling with additional restrictions
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Some Montgomery County bar owners say they're having a hard time making ends meet due to restrictions prompted by the novel coronavirus.

US unemployment drops to 6.9%, more than 600k jobs added

U.S. employers added 638,000 jobs in October, a solid pace though far fewer than needed to regain most of the jobs lost to the pandemic recession just as new viral cases are setting record highs.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan warns of major surge in coronavirus cases

As COVID-19 cases surge nationwide, Gov. Larry Hogan warned Marylanders that the state just saw the highest number of new cases since July –– nearly 1,200 new cases in 24 hours.

US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins

The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)

Counties across U.S. with worst COVID-19 surges overwhelmingly voted for Trump

U.S. voters went to the polls starkly divided on how they see President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a surprising twist: In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support.

Travel restrictions updated to include COVID-19 testing for visitors to DC

DC Health and Mayor Muriel Bowser have announced updates to travel restrictions for the district that include requiring COVID-19 tests for visitors.

Fed signals readiness to do more for economy in grip of pandemic

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.

DC coronavirus update
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser provides updates on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic - including modifications to travel restrictions.

Coronavirus cases prompt Navy and Tulsa to postpone football game

Navy’s Saturday football game against Tulsa has been postponed after positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed at the Academy.

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.

AstraZeneca plans to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end

AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.

Louisville-Virginia football game postponed due to Cardinals' virus cases

Louisville has paused all football activities and its Saturday game at Virginia has been postponed at least a week due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Montgomery County considers tightening COVID-19 restrictions

A rise in COVID-19 cases is forcing health officials in Montgomery County to tighten capacity restrictions once again.