Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
Administration wants West Wing remodel money in virus bill
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
Fauci suggests goggles, eye shield for better protection against coronavirus
Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”
Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”
Buddy, the first dog in U.S. with coronavirus, dies on Staten Island
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
Key West couple jailed for refusing to quarantine after testing positive
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
3 easy ways to get money during the coronavirus pandemic
Need cash fast during the pandemic? Here are three quick ways to put money in your pocket.
Need cash fast during the pandemic? Here are three quick ways to put money in your pocket.
New travel order to require students moving to DC from COVID-19 hotspots to self-quarantine for 2 weeks
Mayor Muriel Bowser's new travel order is impacting the way Universities reopen this fall. While some colleges are going 100% virtual learning, others are bringing students to campus.
Mayor Muriel Bowser's new travel order is impacting the way Universities reopen this fall. While some colleges are going 100% virtual learning, others are bringing students to campus.
Unemployment benefits to be dramatically slashed for millions of jobless Americans this week
Unemployment benefits are about to be dramatically slashed for millions of jobless Americans. The federal provision that gives people an extra $600 a week in pandemic unemployment assistance on top of state benefits ends this week, and right now, there‘s no agreement on Capitol Hill about how to proceed.
Unemployment benefits are about to be dramatically slashed for millions of jobless Americans. The federal provision that gives people an extra $600 a week in pandemic unemployment assistance on top of state benefits ends this week, and right now, there‘s no agreement on Capitol Hill about how to proceed.
Massive pool parties being held in Prince George's County amid pandemic
The world is in the middle of a pandemic and people are getting sick every single day. But that hasn’t stopped massive pool parties from being held in Prince George’s County, including on several occasions last week.
The world is in the middle of a pandemic and people are getting sick every single day. But that hasn’t stopped massive pool parties from being held in Prince George’s County, including on several occasions last week.
DC mayor advises businesses to call the police if customers aren't following mask mandate
Call the police if you see someone not wearing a mask. That’s the advice from Mayor Muriel Bowser to businesses and residents in the District.
Call the police if you see someone not wearing a mask. That’s the advice from Mayor Muriel Bowser to businesses and residents in the District.
US coronavirus deaths surpass 150,000, according to Johns Hopkins
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
New research suggests COVID-19 can leave long-lasting heart damage
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
How the coronavirus pandemic can impact your personal finances, according to experts
Refinancing your debt into lower interest rates could save you thousands of dollars.
Refinancing your debt into lower interest rates could save you thousands of dollars.
Maryland expands masks order to all public spaces; will remain in phase 2
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that face coverings will be required in all public spaces across the state, effective July 31 at 5 p.m.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that face coverings will be required in all public spaces across the state, effective July 31 at 5 p.m.
Maryland coronavirus update
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan provides an update on the state's response to the novel coronavirus.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan provides an update on the state's response to the novel coronavirus.
Trump dismisses virus aid for cities, lashes out at GOP
President Donald Trump is dismissing Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package.
President Donald Trump is dismissing Democratic demands to include aid for cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus relief package.
Misinformation on the virus is proving highly contagious
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
Georgetown University will begin school year with all virtual classes for graduates, undergraduates
After initially stating that it would begin the new semester with some students attending class on campus, Georgetown University announced on Wednesday that all undergraduate and graduate classes will be virtual beginning this fall.
After initially stating that it would begin the new semester with some students attending class on campus, Georgetown University announced on Wednesday that all undergraduate and graduate classes will be virtual beginning this fall.
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
2 weeks of self-quarantine required for most when entering DC from 'high-risk states'
Some residents returning to the District after travelling outside of D.C. will have to spend the next two weeks in isolation because of the new self-quarantine mandate in place due to the coronavirus.
Some residents returning to the District after travelling outside of D.C. will have to spend the next two weeks in isolation because of the new self-quarantine mandate in place due to the coronavirus.