Effort underway to reopen western Loudoun County ahead of DMV
In Northern Virginia, folks in one county want to be split up when it comes to reopening.
In Northern Virginia, folks in one county want to be split up when it comes to reopening.
Montgomery County to remain on stay at home order until COVID-19 conditions improve
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the county will remain on a stay at home order until COVID-19 conditions improve.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the county will remain on a stay at home order until COVID-19 conditions improve.
Prince George’s County extends stay at home order through June 1
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has extended the county's stay at home order through June 1.
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has extended the county's stay at home order through June 1.
Coronavirus mortgage relief options you should consider if money's tight
Coronavirus has prompted loan servicers to extend relief to economically-challenged borrowers.
Coronavirus has prompted loan servicers to extend relief to economically-challenged borrowers.
Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
Wisconsin bars flooded with patrons hours after state Supreme Court ends coronavirus stay-at-home order
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.
Six Flags will require guests to make reservations once parks reopen
Six Flags America in Prince George's County remains temporarily closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. But once the theme parks begin to reopen, major changes will be in place to help keep guests safe, officials say.
Six Flags America in Prince George's County remains temporarily closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. But once the theme parks begin to reopen, major changes will be in place to help keep guests safe, officials say.
South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Tyson Foods temporarily cutting prices on beef products amid spike in grocery prices
Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world, announced this week that the company will be cutting prices on select beef products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world, announced this week that the company will be cutting prices on select beef products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Will buffets make a comeback after coronavirus?
The days of grabbing a plate and piling on as much food as possible may be coming to an end.
The days of grabbing a plate and piling on as much food as possible may be coming to an end.
IRS releases new guidance that could save parents money amid coronavirus outbreak
Americans who use a dependent-care account to pay for children's daycare or summer camp can likely now make mid-year changes to their plans, according to new guidance issued this week by the Internal Revenue Service.
Americans who use a dependent-care account to pay for children's daycare or summer camp can likely now make mid-year changes to their plans, according to new guidance issued this week by the Internal Revenue Service.
Coronavirus 'may never go away,' could become endemic like HIV, WHO official warns
The novel coronavirus might "never go away" and instead could take on a status similar to HIV or AIDS, according to a top official at the World Health Organization (WHO).
The novel coronavirus might "never go away" and instead could take on a status similar to HIV or AIDS, according to a top official at the World Health Organization (WHO).
Here’s how you can become a certified contact tracer in just a matter of hours
Johns Hopkins University has launched a new online course to make anyone a certified contact tracer in a matter of just hours. Contact tracing is a critical part to getting our economies back open safely and right now, state health departments are scrambling to hire.
Johns Hopkins University has launched a new online course to make anyone a certified contact tracer in a matter of just hours. Contact tracing is a critical part to getting our economies back open safely and right now, state health departments are scrambling to hire.
Child protection advocate in recovery mode after battling COVID-19
Right now, there’s no shortage of people who are struggling, from the sick to the unemployed to the children currently locked-down inside abusive homes.
Right now, there’s no shortage of people who are struggling, from the sick to the unemployed to the children currently locked-down inside abusive homes.
Maryland lifting stay at home order Friday; what that means for the state
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that the state as a whole will begin the reopening process on Friday – but individual jurisdictions, such as the suburban counties surrounding D.C., will be granted flexibility for emerging from under the restrictions put in place to stall the novel coronavirus.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that the state as a whole will begin the reopening process on Friday – but individual jurisdictions, such as the suburban counties surrounding D.C., will be granted flexibility for emerging from under the restrictions put in place to stall the novel coronavirus.
Fauci urges caution on schools, warns against ‘cavalier’ idea that children are immune from COVID-19
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.
US could face COVID-19 rebound in 'darkest winter in modern history,' whistleblower scientist warns
America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job for warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.
America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job for warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.