Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit nears end

A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay bills and potentially undercutting the fragile economic recovery.

Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on virus

The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.

Virginia lawmakers weigh in with unemployment concerns amid COVID-19 crisis

Dozens of Democratic Virginia lawmakers are calling for reforms at the state agency tasked with handling unemployment benefits, saying in a letter that they were concerned about its ability to “adequately address” the high volume of claims due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Report: Maryland ambulance firm tried to raise rates due to COVID-19

The city of Baltimore has declined to pay an additional $637,000 to an ambulance company accused in a report of trying to raise its rates because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Summer travel amid COVID-19 crisis
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Dr. Amira Roess joined FOX 5 to discuss summer travel amid COVID-19 crisis.

Some renters struggle as coronavirus pandemic continues

The coronavirus pandemic continues to strain renters who struggle to stay afloat and some have been threatened with eviction notices.

Remote learning may be more expensive for parents, survey says

Year after year, parents spend a fortune getting their kids ready to go back to school. But how might that change if there’s no in-person learning this fall? Or if there’s less of it?

Georgia governor sues Atlanta mayor, city council over mask mandate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening. 

Childcare concerns worry DMV parents, as kids go back to virtual learning in fall

If mom and dad have to go back to work during distance learning this fall who’s going to watch the kids? It’s a looming concern for a lot of parents in the DMV.

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.