Prince George’s County to begin school year with distance learning
Prince George’s County students will begin the 2020-2021 school year with distance learning, the district announced on Wednesday.
Prince George’s County students will begin the 2020-2021 school year with distance learning, the district announced on Wednesday.
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
Virginia becomes first state to adopt 'enforceable' workplace safety standards for COVID-19
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.
Gov. Newsom orders additional businesses in most of California to reclose
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to extend state of emergency into October
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she will extend the city's state of emergency for at least several more months as the region continues to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she will extend the city's state of emergency for at least several more months as the region continues to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
Mark Zuckerberg announces livestreamed talk with Fauci as Facebook launches new COVID-19 fact section
The country’s leading infectious disease expert is slated to talk with the social media CEO during a July 16 chat on Facebook.
The country’s leading infectious disease expert is slated to talk with the social media CEO during a July 16 chat on Facebook.
Oklahoma's governor says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is isolating at home.
Police dog demonstrates correct way, and the wrong way, to wear a face mask
After a few failed, and hilarious, attempts, K-9 Lucky finally gets it right.
After a few failed, and hilarious, attempts, K-9 Lucky finally gets it right.
The pandemic-delayed July 15 tax day has arrived: Here’s what you need to know
July 15 is here and it’s time to file your taxes. Here are a few things you might want to know.
July 15 is here and it’s time to file your taxes. Here are a few things you might want to know.
Montgomery County shuts down 2 Silver Spring businesses over COVID-19 violations
Montgomery County shut down two Silver Spring businesses this week after discovering violations of COVID-19 guidelines.
Montgomery County shut down two Silver Spring businesses this week after discovering violations of COVID-19 guidelines.
Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
Maryland teacher's union, PTA backs virtual-only start to school
The Maryland State Education Association is calling for a virtual-only start to the school year in a letter addressed to Gov. Larry Hogan and the state superintendent.
The Maryland State Education Association is calling for a virtual-only start to the school year in a letter addressed to Gov. Larry Hogan and the state superintendent.
Latino community in Montgomery County disproportionately affected by COVID-19
According to new data from the Montgomery County Health Department, 74 percent of the more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases in June was in the Latino community.
According to new data from the Montgomery County Health Department, 74 percent of the more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases in June was in the Latino community.
Doctor: Miami becoming 'epicenter' of pandemic, comparable to Wuhan, China
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
Hampton Roads COVID-19 surge prompts Virginia crackdown on restriction violations
The Commonwealth is cracking down on COVID-19 restrictions violations after an uptick in cases in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area.
The Commonwealth is cracking down on COVID-19 restrictions violations after an uptick in cases in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area.
‘Masks don’t reduce your oxygen levels’: Doctor debunks facial covering claim in experiment
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
An Irish doctor tested whether wearing a mask lowered oxygen levels and shared the results on Twitter.
Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver
Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP.
Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP.
Officials in multiple states warn hospitals, ICUs could soon reach capacity amid coronavirus surge
Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.
Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.