Families who lost loved ones to COVID are clamoring for $7K funeral funds
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.
UK judge rules comatose woman with COVID-19 should be removed from life support weeks after giving birth
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
‘The virus is not done with us’: CDC director says new variants of COVID-19 could stall progress in US
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
Most students in DC region plan to stick with virtual learning
As schools start to reopen, astounding numbers in counties across the region reveal a majority of students will be sticking with remote learning. Adelle Settle, a Prince William County Public Schools mother, explains the reasoning.
As schools start to reopen, astounding numbers in counties across the region reveal a majority of students will be sticking with remote learning. Adelle Settle, a Prince William County Public Schools mother, explains the reasoning.
Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by FDA expert panel
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
Some families could receive up to $14,000 in Democrats' stimulus bill
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
'COVID bandit' strikes again: Customer gives $200 to each worker at Colorado diner
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
Powerball $731.1M jackpot: How long before ticket sold in Maryland expires? What if it goes unclaimed?
It's been just over five weeks since the drawing for the $731.1 million Powerball jackpot was held but the identity of the winner -- who bought the ticket in Maryland -- is still anyone's guess!
It's been just over five weeks since the drawing for the $731.1 million Powerball jackpot was held but the identity of the winner -- who bought the ticket in Maryland -- is still anyone's guess!
DC, Maryland and Virginia report over 1 million fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over one million people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, according to health department data.
Over one million people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, according to health department data.
Montgomery County School prepare to begin modified fall sports season
The Montgomery County School fall sports season is set to return this weekend as players, coaches and staff attempt to make safe returns to the field.
The Montgomery County School fall sports season is set to return this weekend as players, coaches and staff attempt to make safe returns to the field.
Push for mass vaccination site in Montgomery County
Maryland’s third mass vaccination site got up and running Thursday at the home of the Ravens, M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Maryland’s third mass vaccination site got up and running Thursday at the home of the Ravens, M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
‘Symptomatic’ South Carolina elementary student who visited school nurse was held in storage closet
An elementary school student who attends Myrtle Beach Elementary School in South Carolina visited the school nurse for COVID-19-like symptoms and was placed in a storage closet to isolate themselves from other students, district officials say.
An elementary school student who attends Myrtle Beach Elementary School in South Carolina visited the school nurse for COVID-19-like symptoms and was placed in a storage closet to isolate themselves from other students, district officials say.
Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill
The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday.
The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday.
Study: Infectious coronavirus particles can survive on clothing for up to 3 days
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
‘They’ve lost everything’: 4 dogs who lost both owners to COVID-19 need new home
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
Four dogs are looking for new homes after their owners died due to COVID-19.
‘You’re not alone’: 2 women in 30s who lost husbands to COVID-19 start Facebook support group
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
MCPS parents ask why school system lags behind with phase-in staging for in-person learning
Many families in Montgomery County are gearing up to send most kids back for in-person learning beginning this Monday.
Many families in Montgomery County are gearing up to send most kids back for in-person learning beginning this Monday.
California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
COVID-19 vaccine frustration in DC after problems booking appointments online Thursday
Heavy online traffic to the D.C. Department of Health's website Thursday morning left some District residents who were trying to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments out of luck.
Heavy online traffic to the D.C. Department of Health's website Thursday morning left some District residents who were trying to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments out of luck.
Pfizer researching effects of 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose
Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.
Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.