CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.

DC officials delay school decision based on new COVID-19 data

D.C. students, educators and parents anxious to find out what to expect when school begins this year will have to wait.

Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week

The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.

Coronavirus vaccine showing promise in first phase

The first coronavirus vaccine tested in humans is showing early signs of promise and now scientists and researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc. are getting ready for the most critical step: a 30,000 person study.

In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents

For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.

Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks

Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.

CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations

CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.

UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials

Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.

Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?

Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.

WNBA MVP with Lyme disease pens open letter after league denies season exemption amid COVID-19 pandemic

WNBA MVP Elena Donne wrote an open letter detailing how the league denied her request to be exempted from playing in the upcoming season despite battling Lyme disease amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus data funneled away from CDC to private tech firm, sparking worries

The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.

More parents considering homeschooling children during coronavirus pandemic

Interest in homeschooling is on the rise as school districts nationwide and across the Washington, D.C. area roll out their reopening plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20

Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.