NYU doctor urges health care workers to use these preparations for second wave of coronavirus
At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, all four New York University hospitals in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island were filled to the brim with infected patients. Over the course of the pandemic, the hospital system added 189 beds in their two Manhattan hospitals alone.
At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, all four New York University hospitals in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island were filled to the brim with infected patients. Over the course of the pandemic, the hospital system added 189 beds in their two Manhattan hospitals alone.
Businesses hit by COVID-19 closures and damage from riots
Businesses across the area are dealing with a double blow.
Businesses across the area are dealing with a double blow.
Virginia declines to send National Guard to DC for White House crackdown
The law and order message the Trump administration tried to send on Monday with a show of force in the nation’s capital amid the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death fell on deaf ears among some governors who were asked to send their National Guard to assist.
The law and order message the Trump administration tried to send on Monday with a show of force in the nation’s capital amid the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death fell on deaf ears among some governors who were asked to send their National Guard to assist.
Fauci says his meetings with Trump have 'dramatically decreased,' despite ongoing pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Virginia phase 2 recovery coming Friday; Northern Virginia will remain in phase 1
The second phase of Virginia’s recovery plan designed to catapult the state’s economy beyond the COVID-19 restrictions that brought it a halt will arrive on Friday, Governor Ralph Northam has announced.
The second phase of Virginia’s recovery plan designed to catapult the state’s economy beyond the COVID-19 restrictions that brought it a halt will arrive on Friday, Governor Ralph Northam has announced.
Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
Riots put brakes on US economy's coronavirus recovery
The civil unrest erupting across America following the death of George Floyd is likely to slow the U.S. economy’s comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The civil unrest erupting across America following the death of George Floyd is likely to slow the U.S. economy’s comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
‘I miss you’: Man sings via video chat to father suffering from dementia, dying of COVID-19
A man in Pennsylvania sang to his ailing father who had been suffering from dementia and battling from COVID-19.
A man in Pennsylvania sang to his ailing father who had been suffering from dementia and battling from COVID-19.
DC Mayor Bowser ‘very concerned’ about potential COVID-19 spike after massive protests
Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city is "very concerned" about the potential for a COVID-19 spike after several days of large demonstrations and protests across the nation's capital in response to the death of George Floyd.
Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city is "very concerned" about the potential for a COVID-19 spike after several days of large demonstrations and protests across the nation's capital in response to the death of George Floyd.
US heads into a new week shaken by violence and COVID-19 pandemic
(AP) — With cities wounded by days of violent unrest, America headed into a new week with neighborhoods in shambles, urban streets on lockdown and shaken confidence about when leaders would find the answers to control the mayhem amid unrelenting raw emotion over police killings of black people.
(AP) — With cities wounded by days of violent unrest, America headed into a new week with neighborhoods in shambles, urban streets on lockdown and shaken confidence about when leaders would find the answers to control the mayhem amid unrelenting raw emotion over police killings of black people.
Alexandria mayor says most complied with social distancing rules over weekend
Alexandria's mayor says people were generally complying with social distancing rules over the weekend as the city took its first steps toward reopening.
Alexandria's mayor says people were generally complying with social distancing rules over the weekend as the city took its first steps toward reopening.
Health officials worry about second coronavirus wave after George Floyd
Health officials in the U.S. have new concerns that the nationwide protests over George Floyd's death in police custody could spark a wider spread of the coronavirus after many cities reported bringing the virus under control.
Health officials in the U.S. have new concerns that the nationwide protests over George Floyd's death in police custody could spark a wider spread of the coronavirus after many cities reported bringing the virus under control.
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend COVID-19 control
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus just as those efforts were finally getting underway.
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus just as those efforts were finally getting underway.
US sends Brazil malaria drug unproven for COVID-19 treatment
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
Massive US protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests in recent days, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests in recent days, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
Maryland's coronavirus positivity rate drops to lowest point since March
Maryland's positivity rate for COVID-19 has dropped to its lowest level in more than two months.
Maryland's positivity rate for COVID-19 has dropped to its lowest level in more than two months.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to social distancing limits on church services
A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Northern Virginia joins the rest of the Commonwealth for phase 1 reopening today
Northern Virginia is joining the rest of the Commonwealth today in the first steps toward reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northern Virginia is joining the rest of the Commonwealth today in the first steps toward reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Happy hour’ resumes with limitations in Frederick during Maryland’s phase one reopening
Many people in Frederick, Maryland, were ready to start their weekend with some drinking and eating at bars and restaurants that can offer outdoor service.
Many people in Frederick, Maryland, were ready to start their weekend with some drinking and eating at bars and restaurants that can offer outdoor service.