Montgomery County moves forward with more restrictive Phase 1 reopening
On Friday, the Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to move forward with a more restrictive Phase 1 reopening plan. Montgomery County was the last jurisdiction to announce a set reopening date.
On Friday, the Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to move forward with a more restrictive Phase 1 reopening plan. Montgomery County was the last jurisdiction to announce a set reopening date.
DC enters phase 1 of reopening plan today
D.C. is entering phase one of its reopening plan today – easing some of the myriad restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the nation’s capital.
D.C. is entering phase one of its reopening plan today – easing some of the myriad restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the nation’s capital.
Maryland Gov. Hogan extends moratorium on utility shutoffs; allows breweries to open with outdoor seating
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday extended a moratorium on utility shutoffs and also issued an order allowing breweries, wineries and distilleries to provide service in outdoor seating areas.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday extended a moratorium on utility shutoffs and also issued an order allowing breweries, wineries and distilleries to provide service in outdoor seating areas.
Why Americans are tiring of social distancing and hand-washing – 2 behavioral scientists explain
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.
Big changes coming as Northern Virginia malls reopen their doors on Friday
New safety measures are emerging as Northern Virginia prepares to move into phase one and reopen businesses Friday. Malls are preparing to open their doors as well, including Potomac Mills, and there will be big changes for employees and shoppers.
New safety measures are emerging as Northern Virginia prepares to move into phase one and reopen businesses Friday. Malls are preparing to open their doors as well, including Potomac Mills, and there will be big changes for employees and shoppers.
Free COVID-19 testing site opens at Six Flags America in Prince George’s County
Six Flags America in Prince George's County is the site of a new free COVID-19 testing center.
Six Flags America in Prince George's County is the site of a new free COVID-19 testing center.
WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
Key West high school seniors celebrate commencement with 'jet ski graduation'
Seniors from a Key West high school had a very Florida commencement, staging a socially distanced “Jet Ski graduation” on May 26.
Seniors from a Key West high school had a very Florida commencement, staging a socially distanced “Jet Ski graduation” on May 26.
Big changes coming to Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way businesses all over the world operate, and casinos are no exception. It’s why Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County released a new health and safety plan Thursday in preparation for eventually opening back up.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way businesses all over the world operate, and casinos are no exception. It’s why Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County released a new health and safety plan Thursday in preparation for eventually opening back up.
Maryland labor secretary: More staff, phone lines will address 100,000 unemployment backlog
Maryland’s labor secretary said Thursday that those who have been waiting the longest for unemployment benefits should finally get paid.
Maryland’s labor secretary said Thursday that those who have been waiting the longest for unemployment benefits should finally get paid.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
Montgomery County Council will vote to ease stay-at-home restrictions Friday
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on Friday afternoon where they plan to vote on a resolution to ease some of the county's stay-at-home restrictions.
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on Friday afternoon where they plan to vote on a resolution to ease some of the county's stay-at-home restrictions.
COVID-19 deaths in US projected to exceed 115,000 by June 20, according to CDC
While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.
While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.
Study speculates mixed-age weekend hangouts may increase COVID-19 deaths
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
Montgomery County Exec greeted with slurs and boos during June 1 phase one reopening announcement
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other officials were greeted with slurs and boos Thursday afternoon as they revealed details on the much anticipated phase one reopening.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other officials were greeted with slurs and boos Thursday afternoon as they revealed details on the much anticipated phase one reopening.
Face coverings required at Reagan National, Dulles International airports starting Friday
Starting Friday, face coverings will be required for all passengers at visitors at Reagan National and Dulles International airports in accordance with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's mandate, officials announced Thursday.
Starting Friday, face coverings will be required for all passengers at visitors at Reagan National and Dulles International airports in accordance with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's mandate, officials announced Thursday.
555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, wife test positive for COVID-19 antibodies
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine announced on Thursday that both he and his wife tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine announced on Thursday that both he and his wife tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
103-year-old cracks open Bud Light to celebrate coronavirus recovery
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.