Anne Arundel County schools delay return to ‘hybrid’ reopening plan
Students in Anne Arundel County will have to wait to return to the classroom.
Students in Anne Arundel County will have to wait to return to the classroom.
Fed signals readiness to do more for economy in grip of pandemic
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
DC coronavirus update
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser provides updates on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic - including modifications to travel restrictions.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser provides updates on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic - including modifications to travel restrictions.
Coronavirus cases prompt Navy and Tulsa to postpone football game
Navy’s Saturday football game against Tulsa has been postponed after positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed at the Academy.
Navy’s Saturday football game against Tulsa has been postponed after positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed at the Academy.
Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.
AstraZeneca plans to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end
AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.
AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.
Louisville-Virginia football game postponed due to Cardinals' virus cases
Louisville has paused all football activities and its Saturday game at Virginia has been postponed at least a week due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Louisville has paused all football activities and its Saturday game at Virginia has been postponed at least a week due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
People finding ways to relax as election stress continues
Whether it is through prayer or reflection at the Washington National Cathedral or alternative means like CBD, people are seeking to decompress as they brace for a contentious election outcome.
Whether it is through prayer or reflection at the Washington National Cathedral or alternative means like CBD, people are seeking to decompress as they brace for a contentious election outcome.
Montgomery County considers tightening COVID-19 restrictions
A rise in COVID-19 cases is forcing health officials in Montgomery County to tighten capacity restrictions once again.
A rise in COVID-19 cases is forcing health officials in Montgomery County to tighten capacity restrictions once again.
US surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
Coronavirus hospitalizations surge as COVID-19 pandemic shadows 2020 election
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
DC schools abandon plans to begin in-person learning on November 9
D.C. Public Schools say they will no longer offer in-person learning for students at the beginning of the second term.
D.C. Public Schools say they will no longer offer in-person learning for students at the beginning of the second term.
WHO chief enters quarantine after contact with person with COVID-19
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”
Children’s National doctor says virtual learning causing spike in number of kids attempting to hurt themselves
Virtual learning combined with the stresses of the pandemic is causing some kids in the DMV to attempt to hurt themselves, according to Dr. Adelaide Robb at Children’s National Hospital.
Virtual learning combined with the stresses of the pandemic is causing some kids in the DMV to attempt to hurt themselves, according to Dr. Adelaide Robb at Children’s National Hospital.
Texas records highest number of total positive COVID-19 cases in US
As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation, the data from Sunday — the most recent available — says that there have been 937,317 cases in Texas, the nation's second-largest state.
As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation, the data from Sunday — the most recent available — says that there have been 937,317 cases in Texas, the nation's second-largest state.
Virginia high school student launches thriving cookie business amid pandemic
Kids all around the DMV are online a lot recently thanks to distance learning, but one Northern Virginia high school student is online for a different reason –– she started her own dessert company amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kids all around the DMV are online a lot recently thanks to distance learning, but one Northern Virginia high school student is online for a different reason –– she started her own dessert company amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Hosting Thanksgiving? Amid coronavirus pandemic, you may need to rethink your dinner plans: expert
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Hospitals struggle for nursing staff as COVID-19 cases rise across country
As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation and infections and hospitalizations rise, medical administrators are scrambling to find enough nursing help — especially in rural areas and at small hospitals.
As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation and infections and hospitalizations rise, medical administrators are scrambling to find enough nursing help — especially in rural areas and at small hospitals.
California, New Jersey added to DC's 'high risk' list
D.C.'s Department of Health has updated its list of high-risk states to include California, New Jersey, and Oregon.
D.C.'s Department of Health has updated its list of high-risk states to include California, New Jersey, and Oregon.
Washington Teachers’ Union backs 'Mental Health Day' Monday; 'No Confidence' in plan to reopen schools
The Washington Teachers' Union voted last week to indicate "No Confidence" in D.C.'s plan to safely reopen schools and will back a 'Mental Health Day' Monday.
The Washington Teachers' Union voted last week to indicate "No Confidence" in D.C.'s plan to safely reopen schools and will back a 'Mental Health Day' Monday.