1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Parents of private school students in Montgomery County sue county health officer
A half dozen parents of private school students in Montgomery County filed a federal lawsuit against the county’s health officer.
A half dozen parents of private school students in Montgomery County filed a federal lawsuit against the county’s health officer.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
New Montgomery County order forbids alcohol in bars after 10, allows more businesses to reopen
Montgomery County is opening up to more businesses in phases 2, but it’s also effectively shutting down bars at 10 p.m.
Montgomery County is opening up to more businesses in phases 2, but it’s also effectively shutting down bars at 10 p.m.
Outdoor pools in DC to remain closed for the rest of the summer due to COVID-19
Outdoor pools in the District will not open this summer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, city officials announced Wednesday.
Outdoor pools in the District will not open this summer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, city officials announced Wednesday.
NIH seeks COVID-19 patient volunteers to test safety, longevity of synthetic antibody treatment
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam introduces new coronavirus app
Virginia has rolled out a smartphone app to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus, becoming the first U.S. state to use new pandemic technology created by Apple and Google.
Virginia has rolled out a smartphone app to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus, becoming the first U.S. state to use new pandemic technology created by Apple and Google.
Woman kicked off flight for 'offensive' mask — here's what it said
Arlinda Johns, from South Florida, was on her way to Illinois when she boarded a plane wearing a mask that said “F--- 12” and a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter,” she told Florida’s Local 10 station.
Arlinda Johns, from South Florida, was on her way to Illinois when she boarded a plane wearing a mask that said “F--- 12” and a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter,” she told Florida’s Local 10 station.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland records lowest COVID-19 positivity rate since pandemic’s arrival
Marylanders will have cause to celebrate after the state announced its lowest COVID-19 positivity rate since the virus arrived in the Mid-Atlantic state.
Marylanders will have cause to celebrate after the state announced its lowest COVID-19 positivity rate since the virus arrived in the Mid-Atlantic state.
Cruise lines suspend operations until at least Oct. 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
“This is a difficult decision as we recognize the crushing impact that this pandemic has had on our community and every other industry,” said the Cruise Lines International Association in a statement.
Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
'You now have coronavirus': Pinellas County man spits on child in restaurant, police say
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
1 million COVID-19 tests coming to DC region
A million COVID-19 rapid tests are coming to Maryland and Virginia after a coalition of seven states banded together to buy 3.5 million tests – a first during the pandemic.
A million COVID-19 rapid tests are coming to Maryland and Virginia after a coalition of seven states banded together to buy 3.5 million tests – a first during the pandemic.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Deaf association sues White House for not providing ASL interpreter at COVID-19 briefings
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
Novavax’s 1st-stage coronavirus vaccine study finds all volunteers developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Texas man charged after allegedly spending COVID-19 business aid on Lamborghini, strip clubs
The U.S. Department of Justice said that Lee Price III allegedly obtained more than $1.6 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans.
The U.S. Department of Justice said that Lee Price III allegedly obtained more than $1.6 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans.