With recovery of last COVID-19 case, New Zealand has eradicated coronavirus
New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus — at least for now — after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered.
New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus — at least for now — after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered.
'Bethesda Streetery' to open Wednesday
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Domestic workers face serious risks to health, finances due to COVID-19
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
CDC says some Americans surveyed have gargled bleach to prevent coronavirus
“Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported engaging in non-recommended high-risk practices with the intent of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, such as washing food products with bleach, applying household cleaning or disinfectant products to bare skin, and intentionally inhaling or ingesting these products,” the CDC report read.
“Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported engaging in non-recommended high-risk practices with the intent of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, such as washing food products with bleach, applying household cleaning or disinfectant products to bare skin, and intentionally inhaling or ingesting these products,” the CDC report read.
Most of Virginia enters phase 2 of reopening plan
Most of Virginia is entering phase two today. This comes as statewide health metrics reportedly show positive signs.
Most of Virginia is entering phase two today. This comes as statewide health metrics reportedly show positive signs.
Maryland moves into Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening plan
Maryland is easing more restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus by allowing more businesses to reopen on Friday.
Maryland is easing more restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus by allowing more businesses to reopen on Friday.
CDC director apologizes for 'inadequate' coronavirus data on racial disparities
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Maryland to enter phase 2 of COVID-19 recovery plan at the state level on Friday
Maryland is ready to enter the second phase of its economic recovery plan, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday – a step that will ease more of the restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland is ready to enter the second phase of its economic recovery plan, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday – a step that will ease more of the restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Businesses, restaurants struggle amid protests following months of COVID-19 closures
Across the D.C. region many businesses and restaurants are picking up the pieces after being burglarized and looted over the weekend.
Across the D.C. region many businesses and restaurants are picking up the pieces after being burglarized and looted over the weekend.
IRS stimulus check: Wrong amount? Here’s a fix
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it had delivered economic impact checks to all eligible individuals for which it has the necessary information – but some Americans might still be dealing with payment-related challenges.
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it had delivered economic impact checks to all eligible individuals for which it has the necessary information – but some Americans might still be dealing with payment-related challenges.
Election problems in DC, MD primaries lead to calls for officials to resign
Voters stood in line for as long as five hours Tuesday in D.C. and many reported never receiving their mail-in ballots, leading to questions over how elections officials will be prepared for the general election in November.
Voters stood in line for as long as five hours Tuesday in D.C. and many reported never receiving their mail-in ballots, leading to questions over how elections officials will be prepared for the general election in November.
Detroit man fraudulently applied for PPP aid, used it to buy Hummer, Cadillacs, Dodge Charger: DOJ
In an alleged Motor City money grab, a local man is accused of swiping funds from the federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP) -- which is meant to help keep small businesses afloat amid the coronavirus shutdowns -- to buy two Cadillacs, a Dodge Charger and a Hummer, according to federal prosecutors.
In an alleged Motor City money grab, a local man is accused of swiping funds from the federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP) -- which is meant to help keep small businesses afloat amid the coronavirus shutdowns -- to buy two Cadillacs, a Dodge Charger and a Hummer, according to federal prosecutors.
Coronavirus relief money went to companies that dodged US taxes, report finds
The federal government's rescue program for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic is reportedly doling out millions of dollars in taxpayer money to firms that have dodged paying U.S. taxes.
The federal government's rescue program for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic is reportedly doling out millions of dollars in taxpayer money to firms that have dodged paying U.S. taxes.
Oklahoma State linebacker tests positive for COVID-19 after attending George Floyd protest
Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga revealed on his Twitter Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a protest in Tulsa.
Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga revealed on his Twitter Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a protest in Tulsa.
DC, Maryland and Virginia coronavirus case total latest
Here's everything you need to know about the novel coronavirus in the District, Maryland and Virginia.
Here's everything you need to know about the novel coronavirus in the District, Maryland and Virginia.