No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.

COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults

Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.

Colorado researchers develop COVID-19 test that requires no swab and can produce results in 45 minutes

Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.

Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick

Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.

Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks

Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.

DC ordering 'non-essential' visitors from high-risk areas to quarantine

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Friday that – starting Monday – visitors from high-risk areas must self quarantine for two weeks.

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Friday that – starting Monday – visitors from high-risk areas must self quarantine for two weeks.

Businesses hit hard by pandemic drive US jobs recovery

Employers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and businesses with renewed demand are driving hiring in the U.S. jobs recovery.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan criticizes Trump on virus response

The nation's governors were priming for battle against the coronavirus as early as February, but President Donald Trump's lackadaisical approach to the spreading disease hindered a national response, according to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, chairman of the National Governors Association.

Smithsonian's National Zoo reopening today

The Smithsonian will reopen two of its facilities to the public this week after being closed amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Road to Recovery: Life before, during and after COVID-19

Fifty-eight-year-old James Brandon of Brandywine fought COVID-19 for six weeks in the hospital and struggled on a ventilator. He lost 60 pounds in the hospital, but survived.

Some Maryland schools already teaching in-person

While many school districts in the D.C. region have decided to forgo in-person learning and start the school year virtually, there are some schools that have already been teaching in-person this summer.

Ocean City becoming one of Maryland's coronavirus hot spots

Maryland’s governor has asked residents not to travel outside the state because of coronavirus spikes – but traveling within the state may also be a concern.