Congregation members in quarantine after pastor tests positive for COVID-19
A D.C. Catholic church is closed until further notice after a pastor contracts COVID-19, forcing staff and congregation members into quarantine.
A D.C. Catholic church is closed until further notice after a pastor contracts COVID-19, forcing staff and congregation members into quarantine.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Calculating mortality rate mid-pandemic is difficult, but US doesn’t have lowest, experts say
Experts say determining the mortality rate of COVID-19 is complicated and doesn’t paint the whole picture.
Experts say determining the mortality rate of COVID-19 is complicated and doesn’t paint the whole picture.
Montgomery County private schools won't reopen before October, official says
Private schools in Montgomery County will stay closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1, the county's top health official says.
Private schools in Montgomery County will stay closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1, the county's top health official says.
Ocean City makes masks mandatory on Boardwalk
Vacationers in Ocean City had better pack a mask or two alongside their swimwear this summer.
Vacationers in Ocean City had better pack a mask or two alongside their swimwear this summer.
Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
CDC director says his agency was not involved in decision to divert COVID-19 hospital data to HHS
Speaking at a coronavirus subcommittee hearing, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield explained his lack of involvement in the White House’s decision to redirect hospital data on coronavirus patients from the health agency to an HHS database.
Speaking at a coronavirus subcommittee hearing, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield explained his lack of involvement in the White House’s decision to redirect hospital data on coronavirus patients from the health agency to an HHS database.
Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off
The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.
The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.
How to vote by mail in the District, Maryland and Virginia
In the age of COVID-19, officials at the state and local levels are pushing for voting from home in an order to minimize the kind of crowding that facilitates the virus’ spread.
In the age of COVID-19, officials at the state and local levels are pushing for voting from home in an order to minimize the kind of crowding that facilitates the virus’ spread.
Brad Pitt, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers contribute to community food giveaway in Watts
Celebrities Brad Pitt and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers used their platform for good and contributed to a community food giveaway Friday to help feed Watts residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrities Brad Pitt and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers used their platform for good and contributed to a community food giveaway Friday to help feed Watts residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is telling lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is telling lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Lowe's shelling out $100M in coronavirus bonuses to hourly workers
Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.
Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.
Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma
Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
Lawmakers in DC region looking at ways to help shield people from eviction
The federal ban on evictions is now expired and August rent is due in two days. Lawmakers across the country and in the DMV are looking at ways to keep people in their homes through the pandemic.
The federal ban on evictions is now expired and August rent is due in two days. Lawmakers across the country and in the DMV are looking at ways to keep people in their homes through the pandemic.
Prince George’s County Executive promises jail, fines for large house parties
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is promising “swift action” against large house parties that threaten to accelerate the spread of COVID-19.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is promising “swift action” against large house parties that threaten to accelerate the spread of COVID-19.
Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
High school sweethearts who overcame cancer and strokes beat COVID-19 with help of caring doctor
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
DC Public Schools will begin with all virtual start to school year
D.C. Public Schools will begin the upcoming school year virtually. DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday.
D.C. Public Schools will begin the upcoming school year virtually. DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday.
Prince George’s County investigating case of health worker killed by COVID-19
Prince George’s County is investigating the case of a health worker who was killed by COVID-19 after asking twice if she could work from home.
Prince George’s County is investigating the case of a health worker who was killed by COVID-19 after asking twice if she could work from home.