Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
Area motor vehicle offices facing COVID-related backlogs
Drivers trying to get an in-person appointment for driver or I.D.-related services are facing months-long waits for available appointments.
Drivers trying to get an in-person appointment for driver or I.D.-related services are facing months-long waits for available appointments.
Sensors floated as an idea to protect school air systems from spreading COVID-19
As more of our local school districts announce they will begin the year online only, there are many questions about what is being done to eventually bring students back safely.
As more of our local school districts announce they will begin the year online only, there are many questions about what is being done to eventually bring students back safely.
CDC says most people with COVID-19 should isolate for 10 days, rather than 14
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
'They have an impact': Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
No new COVID-19 restrictions announced in Montgomery, Prince George’s counties
A day after reporting several chief health officers in Maryland’s largest counties sent a leader to the State Health Director calling on Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to implement more COVID-19 restrictions, Montgomery and Prince George’s County’s top doctors tell FOX 5, they are not rolling back reopening measures today.
A day after reporting several chief health officers in Maryland’s largest counties sent a leader to the State Health Director calling on Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to implement more COVID-19 restrictions, Montgomery and Prince George’s County’s top doctors tell FOX 5, they are not rolling back reopening measures today.
Financial impact of pandemic forces permanent and temporary closures of several DMV businesses
Whether they are closing for good or barely hanging on the financial toll of the pandemic is becoming a reality for many businesses in the DMV.
Whether they are closing for good or barely hanging on the financial toll of the pandemic is becoming a reality for many businesses in the DMV.
Nurse who was in coma for 40 days due to COVID-19 applauded by colleagues after hospital discharge
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
COVID-19 likely to be around for ‘decades,’ UK scientist says
Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”
Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”
US accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research
The Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.
The Justice Department has accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.
COVID-19 infection rates in many areas likely 10 times higher than official case counts, CDC study finds
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
In Connecticut, infection rates were found to be at least six times higher than reported cases. In Missouri, rates were likely 24 times higher.
Maryland, Virginia added to New York, Connecticut, New Jersey quarantine list
Maryland and Virginia are among the dozens of states whose residents must quarantine for 14 days when arriving in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
Maryland and Virginia are among the dozens of states whose residents must quarantine for 14 days when arriving in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
Woman in California Walmart angrily refuses to wear mask
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Brooklyn Center woman dies after giving birth on ventilator, battling COVID-19
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
Update (Monday, July 20): Aurora died in the hospital on Sunday, July 19, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?
Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.
Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.
Local businesses taking a chance opening during a pandemic
Lenell Watson has been knocked down before, having at one time been in prison, but he overcame that, and now his latest challenge is opening a restaurant during a pandemic.
Lenell Watson has been knocked down before, having at one time been in prison, but he overcame that, and now his latest challenge is opening a restaurant during a pandemic.