Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine linked to increased risk of death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: study
A study of hospitalized coronavirus patients who were treated with hydroxychloroquine – the drug President Trump said he has been taking daily for about two weeks to stave off infection – as well as chloroquine, another drug recently touted as a possible COVID-19 antidote, found an increased risk of death associated with both medications.
A study of hospitalized coronavirus patients who were treated with hydroxychloroquine – the drug President Trump said he has been taking daily for about two weeks to stave off infection – as well as chloroquine, another drug recently touted as a possible COVID-19 antidote, found an increased risk of death associated with both medications.
DC Public Schools to begin new school year on August 31; unclear if in-person or remote
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city leaders announced that D.C. Public Schools will begin the new school year on August 31, 2020. At a press conference on Friday, officials said it is unclear whether classes will take place virtually, in-person or by using a combination of the two methods.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city leaders announced that D.C. Public Schools will begin the new school year on August 31, 2020. At a press conference on Friday, officials said it is unclear whether classes will take place virtually, in-person or by using a combination of the two methods.
As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Wolf Trap cancels all 2020 summer performances due to COVID-19
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the cancellation of all 2020 summer performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All shows at Filene Center, Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, and The Barns at Wolf Trap will be impacted.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the cancellation of all 2020 summer performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All shows at Filene Center, Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, and The Barns at Wolf Trap will be impacted.
Gov Hogan announces additional COVID-19 testing sites at 3 Maryland Walmart stores
Governor Larry Hogan announced Friday the opening of three additional COVID-19 test sites at Walmart stores in Maryland.
Governor Larry Hogan announced Friday the opening of three additional COVID-19 test sites at Walmart stores in Maryland.
35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.
Delaware couple sues governor over short-term rental ban
A Delaware couple is suing Governor John Carney (D) in federal court arguing his short-term rental ban is unconstitutional.
A Delaware couple is suing Governor John Carney (D) in federal court arguing his short-term rental ban is unconstitutional.
17 new COVID-19 testing sites to open across Maryland on Friday
Maryland will roll out 17 new drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites at CVS pharmacies statewide on Friday.
Maryland will roll out 17 new drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites at CVS pharmacies statewide on Friday.
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and the Outer Banks beaches: what’s open and what’s not
Beaches across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and in the Outer Banks have reopened or are slowly beginning to restore access.
Beaches across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and in the Outer Banks have reopened or are slowly beginning to restore access.
Maryland lawmakers forced to seek welfare checks on people distraught over unemployment
Maryland lawmakers and staffers trying to help constituents with unemployment benefits are facing a disturbing reality: having to call the police to check on people they fear could be suicidal.
Maryland lawmakers and staffers trying to help constituents with unemployment benefits are facing a disturbing reality: having to call the police to check on people they fear could be suicidal.
Prince William County outdoor pools to remain closed all summer
It’s official: Prince William County outdoor pools will remain closed all summer long.
It’s official: Prince William County outdoor pools will remain closed all summer long.
Company creates face mask that allows wearer to eat
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
The mask was developed by the Israeli company Avtipus Patents & Inventions ltd.
Trump, in Michigan: 'We're not going to close the country' if there's a 2nd wave of coronavirus cases
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
What will DC work spaces look like in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
Public officials stress that even when we enter the phases of the reopening process, COVID-19 will remain a threat.
Public officials stress that even when we enter the phases of the reopening process, COVID-19 will remain a threat.
Possible reopening for DC is welcome news for business owners
The health metrics District officials have been closely watching have been trending downward for eleven days now.
The health metrics District officials have been closely watching have been trending downward for eleven days now.
100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia coronavirus-free after 58 days in the hospital
A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia was officially declared coronavirus-free and discharged from the hospital after a 58-day battle with COVID-19 this week.
A 100-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia was officially declared coronavirus-free and discharged from the hospital after a 58-day battle with COVID-19 this week.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says nation’s capital could enter phase 1 of reopening May 29 if decline continues
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that after more than 10 days of declining COVID-19 cases, the nation’s capital may be on the verge of announcing phase one of reopening.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that after more than 10 days of declining COVID-19 cases, the nation’s capital may be on the verge of announcing phase one of reopening.
Prince George's County could move toward modified phase 1 reopening by June 1, officials say
If current data trends continue, Prince George's County could move toward a modified phase one reopening on June 1, officials announced Thursday.
If current data trends continue, Prince George's County could move toward a modified phase one reopening on June 1, officials announced Thursday.
Lawsuit against Virginia election officials says absentee voting not needed for coronavirus
A group of voters is suing Virginia election officials over a loosening of restrictions on absentee ballots for next month’s statewide primary, arguing that the state can’t allow voters to use the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to vote by mail.
A group of voters is suing Virginia election officials over a loosening of restrictions on absentee ballots for next month’s statewide primary, arguing that the state can’t allow voters to use the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to vote by mail.
Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.