Will schools be safe for kids in the fall? Experts weigh in
Right now, parents all over the country are wondering whether it will be safe for their kids to go back to school in the fall.
Right now, parents all over the country are wondering whether it will be safe for their kids to go back to school in the fall.
‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Virginia Gov Ralph Northam stresses caution going into phase 3 tomorrow
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said his administration is stressing caution as the state heads into phase three of the reopening process.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said his administration is stressing caution as the state heads into phase three of the reopening process.
Most private community pools to remain closed during COVID-19, while others ask residents to sign waivers
Community pools are a summer staple as many people look forward to the cooling down and having fun -- but the pool season is either on hold or canceled altogether around the D.C. region.
Community pools are a summer staple as many people look forward to the cooling down and having fun -- but the pool season is either on hold or canceled altogether around the D.C. region.
Fauci: US could reach 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day 'if this does not turn around'
“We can’t just focus on areas that are having the surge, it puts the entire country at risk,” Fauci noted.
“We can’t just focus on areas that are having the surge, it puts the entire country at risk,” Fauci noted.
'Pooled testing' for COVID-19 holds promise, pitfalls
The potential benefits include stretching laboratory supplies, reducing costs and expanding testing to millions more Americans who may unknowingly be spreading the virus. Health officials think infected people who aren't showing symptoms are largely responsible for the rising number of cases across more than half of states.
The potential benefits include stretching laboratory supplies, reducing costs and expanding testing to millions more Americans who may unknowingly be spreading the virus. Health officials think infected people who aren't showing symptoms are largely responsible for the rising number of cases across more than half of states.
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain
The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Puerto Rico to demand COVID-19 test results from arriving passengers
Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.
Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.
DC ranks "worst-run" US city during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
A new study has ranked the nation's capital as the worst-run city in America during the coronanvirus pandemic.
A new study has ranked the nation's capital as the worst-run city in America during the coronanvirus pandemic.
NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.
Maryland Gov Larry Hogan extends order barring utility shutoffs, late fees
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan once again extended the order barring utilities from shutting off residents’ services on Tuesday.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan once again extended the order barring utilities from shutting off residents’ services on Tuesday.
3 Rehoboth Beach lifeguards test positive for coronavirus, officials say
Three lifeguards in Rehoboth Beach have tested positive for novel coronavirus.
Three lifeguards in Rehoboth Beach have tested positive for novel coronavirus.
Macy's to layoff more than 200 employees across 2 Maryland malls
Macy's is laying off more than 200 of its employees in two Maryland malls.
Macy's is laying off more than 200 of its employees in two Maryland malls.
EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
Coronavirus mutation may have made virus more contagious: report
The mutation has been found to affect the virus' spike protein, which is a structure that allows it to enter human cells.
The mutation has been found to affect the virus' spike protein, which is a structure that allows it to enter human cells.
Maryland officials order COVID-19 testing site shut down; warn results may be incorrect
State officials have ordered a Maryland lab to stop performing coronavirus tests and have warned people who recently got tested through the company that their results may be incorrect.
State officials have ordered a Maryland lab to stop performing coronavirus tests and have warned people who recently got tested through the company that their results may be incorrect.
Viral video shows woman go on angry tirade over Dallas store’s face mask policy
A woman was caught on cell phone video going berserk allegedly over a Dallas store’s face mask policy.
A woman was caught on cell phone video going berserk allegedly over a Dallas store’s face mask policy.
Maryland lawmakers say everyone on unemployment backlog should get immediate $1,200
Congressman Anthony Brown (D-Md) is joining efforts to immediately pay thousands of people waiting for unemployment benefits. The backlog in Maryland is nearly 25,000 and some have been waiting since March.
Congressman Anthony Brown (D-Md) is joining efforts to immediately pay thousands of people waiting for unemployment benefits. The backlog in Maryland is nearly 25,000 and some have been waiting since March.
More than 200 Planet Fitness gym-goers asked to quarantine after 1 tests positive for COVID-19
Members who visited the Planet Fitness location in Morgantown, West Virginia are being asked to quarantine for at least two weeks.
Members who visited the Planet Fitness location in Morgantown, West Virginia are being asked to quarantine for at least two weeks.