Pelosi and Mnuchin have 'extensive' talks on new COVID-19 relief package

The face-to-face meeting on Wednesday was a last-ditch effort to seal a tentative accord on an additional round of coronavirus relief before Election Day.

Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications

Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.

Over half of states in US report increase in COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins

This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.

NFL postpones Titans, Steelers game after coronavirus outbreak

The news comes after it was announced on Tuesday the three players and five personnel tested positive for the virus.

Anne Arundel County releases Halloween COVID-19 guidance

The persistent novel coronavirus pandemic has stretched on into fall – and now it’s threatening some of our more popular holidays.

CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month

A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.

Northern Virginia recreation centers being transformed into classrooms

In Northern Virginia, recreation centers are being transformed into classrooms – providing a place for students to engage in distance learning while their parents work.

Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless

A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.

Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions

A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.

Coronavirus responsible for 31 Virginia prison inmates' deaths

Figures from the Virginia Department of Corrections show that 31 prison inmates with COVID-19 have died since the start of the pandemic.

Non-profit helping laid off workers in Virginia

Intensive and quick training, help with job placement, oh, and a cash gift for completing your course –– the brand new non-profit Virginia Ready is partnering with community colleges statewide to provide people out of work because of the pandemic with opportunity and hope. 

Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million: Johns Hopkins University

The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.

US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools

The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.

Election 2020: How to protect yourself at the polls amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?