Some Virginia businesses slow to reopen even when allowed to
Most of Virginia is in phase two of reopening, yet many businesses remain closed or continue to offer extremely limited services.
Most of Virginia is in phase two of reopening, yet many businesses remain closed or continue to offer extremely limited services.
The clock is ticking, Maryland business owners tell Governor Larry Hogan
Several Maryland business owners on the Eastern Shore say they’re up against the clock, calling on Governor Larry Hogan to reopen the state as COVID-19 closures now move toward summer.
Several Maryland business owners on the Eastern Shore say they’re up against the clock, calling on Governor Larry Hogan to reopen the state as COVID-19 closures now move toward summer.
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Virginia declares temporary eviction moratorium
With the Commonwealth – and the nation – mired in a depression brought on by the novel coronavirus, Virginia leaders announced on Monday a step to help renters on hard times.
With the Commonwealth – and the nation – mired in a depression brought on by the novel coronavirus, Virginia leaders announced on Monday a step to help renters on hard times.
Maryland MVA reopening today for appointment-only service
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s offices will be opening today after months of being shut down while the state grappled with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s offices will be opening today after months of being shut down while the state grappled with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
With recovery of last COVID-19 case, New Zealand has eradicated coronavirus
New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus — at least for now — after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered.
New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus — at least for now — after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered.
'Bethesda Streetery' to open Wednesday
Miss dining around other people?
Miss dining around other people?
Domestic workers face serious risks to health, finances due to COVID-19
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.
Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
The coronavirus is hampering critical work to protect threatened species and habitats worldwide.
CDC says some Americans surveyed have gargled bleach to prevent coronavirus
“Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported engaging in non-recommended high-risk practices with the intent of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, such as washing food products with bleach, applying household cleaning or disinfectant products to bare skin, and intentionally inhaling or ingesting these products,” the CDC report read.
“Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported engaging in non-recommended high-risk practices with the intent of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, such as washing food products with bleach, applying household cleaning or disinfectant products to bare skin, and intentionally inhaling or ingesting these products,” the CDC report read.
Most of Virginia enters phase 2 of reopening plan
Most of Virginia is entering phase two today. This comes as statewide health metrics reportedly show positive signs.
Most of Virginia is entering phase two today. This comes as statewide health metrics reportedly show positive signs.
Maryland moves into Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening plan
Maryland is easing more restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus by allowing more businesses to reopen on Friday.
Maryland is easing more restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus by allowing more businesses to reopen on Friday.
CDC director apologizes for 'inadequate' coronavirus data on racial disparities
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
CDC director says protesters should 'highly consider' getting tested for coronavirus
CDC Director Robert Redfield warned the large demonstrations could be a "seeding event" for more coronavirus outbreaks.
CDC Director Robert Redfield warned the large demonstrations could be a "seeding event" for more coronavirus outbreaks.
Maryland to enter phase 2 of COVID-19 recovery plan at the state level on Friday
Maryland is ready to enter the second phase of its economic recovery plan, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday – a step that will ease more of the restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland is ready to enter the second phase of its economic recovery plan, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday – a step that will ease more of the restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Businesses, restaurants struggle amid protests following months of COVID-19 closures
Across the D.C. region many businesses and restaurants are picking up the pieces after being burglarized and looted over the weekend.
Across the D.C. region many businesses and restaurants are picking up the pieces after being burglarized and looted over the weekend.