Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19

Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19

The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.

The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.

FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.

As COVID-19 cases climb, flu cases remain mild

As COVID-19 cases climb, flu cases remain mild

More Americans have been getting flu shots this year, apparently heeding the advice of health officials fearful of a flu and coronavirus double pandemic, public health officials said Wednesday.

More Americans have been getting flu shots this year, apparently heeding the advice of health officials fearful of a flu and coronavirus double pandemic, public health officials said Wednesday.

Does DC have enough contact tracers? DC Health says yes, GWU tool says no.

Does DC have enough contact tracers? DC Health says yes, GWU tool says no.

The skyrocketing cases of coronavirus have taxed testing, hospitals and contact tracing efforts, and in the District a former tracer's tweet pointing out extra-long shifts is prompting questions about whether there are enough employees tasked with notifying people who have been exposed.

The skyrocketing cases of coronavirus have taxed testing, hospitals and contact tracing efforts, and in the District a former tracer's tweet pointing out extra-long shifts is prompting questions about whether there are enough employees tasked with notifying people who have been exposed.

Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns

Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns

Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.

Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.

Loudoun County schools scales back to online learning; Fairfax County schools looks to return to the classroom

Loudoun County schools scales back to online learning; Fairfax County schools looks to return to the classroom

There are new developments tonight coming out of two Northern Virginia school districts – Fairfax County is moving forward with heading back to school while Loudoun County is scaling back.

There are new developments tonight coming out of two Northern Virginia school districts – Fairfax County is moving forward with heading back to school while Loudoun County is scaling back.

US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval

US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval

The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.

The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.

Prince George’s County shutting down indoor dining next week

Prince George’s County shutting down indoor dining next week

Amid a resurgent novel coronavirus, Prince George’s County is instituting new measures to slow the spread – including shutting down indoor dining.

Amid a resurgent novel coronavirus, Prince George’s County is instituting new measures to slow the spread – including shutting down indoor dining.

Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19

Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19

Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."

Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."

Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11

Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11

Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.

Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.

Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks

Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks

The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.

The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam introduces modified stay at home order as COVID-19 cases soar

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam introduces modified stay at home order as COVID-19 cases soar

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced new restrictions on Thursday at a press conference as the Commonwealth struggles once again to stall the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced new restrictions on Thursday at a press conference as the Commonwealth struggles once again to stall the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus case totals and deaths in the DMV

Coronavirus case totals and deaths in the DMV

An updated list of coronavirus case totals, deaths and recoveries in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. 

An updated list of coronavirus case totals, deaths and recoveries in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. 

DC community mask audit shows most wear masks but not all wear correctly

DC community mask audit shows most wear masks but not all wear correctly

D.C.'s top health leader says that while the majority of people observed in a recent community mask audit amid the COVID-19 pandemic were wearing their face coverings, not all of them were wearing them correctly.

D.C.'s top health leader says that while the majority of people observed in a recent community mask audit amid the COVID-19 pandemic were wearing their face coverings, not all of them were wearing them correctly.

DC Health provides update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans

DC Health provides update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health provided an update on Thursday on the District's COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan as the Pfizer vaccine is anticipated to be approved in the coming days.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health provided an update on Thursday on the District's COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan as the Pfizer vaccine is anticipated to be approved in the coming days.