Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for bankruptcy protection, will close some stores

Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."

Study: Mix of hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing could stop most COVID-19 outbreaks

A new study found that if a population quickly becomes aware of the virus and takes personal protective measures, this alone could both diminish and postpone the peak number of cases.

California veterans home worker dies of COVID-19, says goodbye on FaceTime

Gwendolyn Robinson,62, worked at the retirement facility for 12 years.  Her husband, also infected, is hospitalized in intensive care.  

MIT created a cheap, reusable version of an N95 mask

Researchers have created an affordable, reusable version of an N95 mask that could help healthcare professionals as fears reemerge of a shortage in personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.

Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?

The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.

Prince George’s County health worker killed by COVID-19 after requests to work from home were denied

As a veteran public health worker, Chantee Mack knew the coronavirus could kill. She already faced health challenges and didn’t want to take any chances during the pandemic. So she asked — twice — for permission to work from home.

DC mayor's office says mask violators could be fined $1,000

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says a general mask order in the nation’s capital will be expanded to anyone venturing outside.

Princess cancels more cruises amid coronavirus pandemic

Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.

Fauci to testify next week to House panel on coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic still inflicting a relentless toll on Americans, officials with the panel said Wednesday.

FOX 5 digs into the science behind coronavirus restrictions

In the last 24 hours, several school districts across our area, including in Maryland and Northern Virginia, have said ultimately they want distance learning to continue this fall.