Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration
University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.
University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.
Maryland coronavirus hospitalizations reach highest since June
More than 700 people in Maryland are in the hospital with the coronavirus.
More than 700 people in Maryland are in the hospital with the coronavirus.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has tested positive for coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has tested positive for coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.
Biden unveils Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board to 'help shape' approach to coronavirus pandemic
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.
Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
Working in an office instead of remotely may double COVID-19 risk, CDC reports
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
Millions of minks ordered to be euthanized after mutated COVID-19 virus spread to humans
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
US reports over 120K new COVID-19 cases, breaking previous single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
President-elect Biden to unveil COVID-19 task force on Monday
Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday
Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday
Speed Unlimited shutting its doors after over 5 decades
Another iconic D.C. area business is closing its doors in the era of COVID-19.
Another iconic D.C. area business is closing its doors in the era of COVID-19.
Last minute late night alcohol restriction takes Montgomery County bars and restaurants by ‘surprise’
A last minute order to stop serving alcohol after 10 p.m. had many bars and restaurants in Montgomery County saying Friday, that the announcement came as a surprise.
A last minute order to stop serving alcohol after 10 p.m. had many bars and restaurants in Montgomery County saying Friday, that the announcement came as a surprise.
Montgomery County bar owners struggling with additional restrictions
Some Montgomery County bar owners say they're having a hard time making ends meet due to restrictions prompted by the novel coronavirus.
Some Montgomery County bar owners say they're having a hard time making ends meet due to restrictions prompted by the novel coronavirus.
US unemployment drops to 6.9%, more than 600k jobs added
U.S. employers added 638,000 jobs in October, a solid pace though far fewer than needed to regain most of the jobs lost to the pandemic recession just as new viral cases are setting record highs.
U.S. employers added 638,000 jobs in October, a solid pace though far fewer than needed to regain most of the jobs lost to the pandemic recession just as new viral cases are setting record highs.
School districts across the DMV put brakes on in-person learning return
Local schools are largely putting the brakes on plans for in-person learning.
Local schools are largely putting the brakes on plans for in-person learning.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan warns of major surge in coronavirus cases
As COVID-19 cases surge nationwide, Gov. Larry Hogan warned Marylanders that the state just saw the highest number of new cases since July –– nearly 1,200 new cases in 24 hours.
As COVID-19 cases surge nationwide, Gov. Larry Hogan warned Marylanders that the state just saw the highest number of new cases since July –– nearly 1,200 new cases in 24 hours.
US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
Tighter COVID-19 restrictions in Montgomery County could happen next week pending final vote
Plans to tighten COVID-19 restrictions in Montgomery County will likely move forward next week.
Plans to tighten COVID-19 restrictions in Montgomery County will likely move forward next week.
Counties across U.S. with worst COVID-19 surges overwhelmingly voted for Trump
U.S. voters went to the polls starkly divided on how they see President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a surprising twist: In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support.
U.S. voters went to the polls starkly divided on how they see President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a surprising twist: In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support.
Travel restrictions updated to include COVID-19 testing for visitors to DC
DC Health and Mayor Muriel Bowser have announced updates to travel restrictions for the district that include requiring COVID-19 tests for visitors.
DC Health and Mayor Muriel Bowser have announced updates to travel restrictions for the district that include requiring COVID-19 tests for visitors.