Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
Coronavirus pandemic could be beaten with rolling 50-day on, 30-day off lockdown plan
Countries across the world, including the U.S., are in various phases of reopening, but concerns of a so-called "second wave" of the coronavirus pandemic have cropped up. A new study suggests that intermittent lockdowns followed by periods of easing could be an "effective strategy for reducing the number of COVID-19-related deaths."
Countries across the world, including the U.S., are in various phases of reopening, but concerns of a so-called "second wave" of the coronavirus pandemic have cropped up. A new study suggests that intermittent lockdowns followed by periods of easing could be an "effective strategy for reducing the number of COVID-19-related deaths."
‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
Coronavirus patients in new Chinese cluster exhibiting symptoms different from Wuhan
Coronavirus patients in northeastern China are reportedly taking longer to recover from the virus and to exhibit symptoms than patients from the original outbreak in Wuhan, one of China’s top doctors told state TV Tuesday.
Coronavirus patients in northeastern China are reportedly taking longer to recover from the virus and to exhibit symptoms than patients from the original outbreak in Wuhan, one of China’s top doctors told state TV Tuesday.
More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Push underway to increase COVID-19 testing in Maryland
Governor Hogan has announced a major new push to increase coronavirus testing in Maryland, even for those who are asymptomatic.
Governor Hogan has announced a major new push to increase coronavirus testing in Maryland, even for those who are asymptomatic.
Culpeper Police Chief says health director 'AWOL' as COVID-19 cases explode
Coronavirus cases in a small Virginia county are exploding and leaders are pointing to a lack of testing, outreach, and communication from the health district.
Coronavirus cases in a small Virginia county are exploding and leaders are pointing to a lack of testing, outreach, and communication from the health district.
Former White House butler Wilson Roosevelt Jerman dies of COVID-19
Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, one of the White House's longest-serving employees, died last weekend from COVID-19. He was 91.
Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, one of the White House's longest-serving employees, died last weekend from COVID-19. He was 91.
Woman refusing to wear face covering at grocery store caught on video
A woman who refused to wear a face covering at the Gelson's in Dana Point is facing criticism after posting the video to social media.
A woman who refused to wear a face covering at the Gelson's in Dana Point is facing criticism after posting the video to social media.
20 COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at Dole plant in Ohio, according to health officials
20 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a Dole Fresh Vegetables packing plant in Ohio.
20 cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a Dole Fresh Vegetables packing plant in Ohio.
First on FOX 5: Montgomery County moves to share COVID-19 metrics
Montgomery County leaders are sharing a dashboard with new county-specific COVID-19 data after concerns were raised accusing county leaders of not being transparent in their decision to remain under lockdown last week as other parts of the state moved toward slowly reopening.
Montgomery County leaders are sharing a dashboard with new county-specific COVID-19 data after concerns were raised accusing county leaders of not being transparent in their decision to remain under lockdown last week as other parts of the state moved toward slowly reopening.
Survey: 55 percent of employees say they work 1-10 extra hours remotely amid COVID-19
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
COVID-19 data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
Navajo Nation reports highest per-capita COVID-19 infection rate in US
While New York City has the largest number of confirmed cases, the Navajo Nation holds a higher positive test rate per capita.
While New York City has the largest number of confirmed cases, the Navajo Nation holds a higher positive test rate per capita.
Street dining may be an option in DC once reopening begins
You’ve heard about sidewalk dining, but how about street dining?
You’ve heard about sidewalk dining, but how about street dining?
First Virginia case of MIS-C associated with COVID-19 confirmed by health officials
The Virginia Department of Health is confirming its first case of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C.) The syndrome is linked to COVID-19 and cases have been spiking in New York.
The Virginia Department of Health is confirming its first case of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C.) The syndrome is linked to COVID-19 and cases have been spiking in New York.
Trump allies lining up doctors to prescribe rapid reopening
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
Three DC Giant Food employees test positive for COVID-19
Three Giant Food employees in D.C. have tested positive for COVID-19.
Three Giant Food employees in D.C. have tested positive for COVID-19.
States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 case numbers to make things look better than they are
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.