'Never give up': Virginia man released from hospital after 50-day battle with COVID-19

U.S. soccer legend turned coach John Harkes says his father-in -law is beating his battle with coronavirus. In fact, the 78-year-old was discharged from the hospital today after a harrowing healthcare journey.

Universal COVID-19 testing in the DMV is at least a month away, says expert

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that every Los Angeles resident would be able to get a free COVID-19 test. Health experts say it’s a surefire way to determine the severity of the outbreak.

Parents accuse day care centers of issuing threats: Pay up or else

For the last four weeks a couple in Columbia - who asked to remain anonymous - have been working from home - obeying Governor Larry Hogan's order.

Bethany Beach closed through Memorial Day, all special events canceled until July 15: Town Council

The coastal town of Bethany Beach and its boardwalk will be closed to the public through May 31 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Town Council announced Thursday. All special events, including Memorial Day celebrations and the Fourth of July parade along with fireworks, will be canceled until July 15. This was first reported by Coastal Point. 

Virginia jobless claims reach 500,000 since coronavirus hit

More than a half million Virginians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak hit the state last month.

101-year-old man beats COVID-19, celebrates birthday at Minneapolis VA

It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.

Officers honor frontline workers at Inova Fairfax Hospital

Members of the Fairfax County Police Department saluted health care workers at Inova Fairfax Hospital Wednesday.

Tyson doubling bonuses, increases healthcare benefits for frontline workers

The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.

Fauci expects quick approval of new virus drug

The nation’s top infectious diseases expert says he expects the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to quickly approve a new experimental drug that showed promising signs in treating patients with COVID-19.

Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to flyover DC, Baltimore to honor front-line workers fighting coronavirus outbreak

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds will honor front-line workers battling the COVID-19 outbreak with a flyover of the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore areas over the weekend.

LA now offering coronavirus testing to all residents whether they show symptoms or not

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced coronavirus testing has expanded throughout the city and testing is now available to all residents—whether they are showing symptoms or not. 

Pentagon spending over $75 million to ramp up production of coronavirus testing swabs

The DOD announced Wednesday that a medical company based in Maine is receiving $75.5 million under the DPA to ramp up the production of swabs for coronavirus testing.

Dozens of bodies found in unrefrigerated U-Haul trucks outside NYC funeral home

A funeral home in New York City overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic resorted to storing dozens of bodies in unrefrigerated rented U-Haul trucks outside, police said Wednesday.

Sex offender arrested days after being released from jail over coronavirus fears

“They are giving a get out of jail free card," said an outraged Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. He’s angry over the recent court-ordered release of these seven inmates he calls “high risk” sex offenders.