Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend COVID-19 control
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus just as those efforts were finally getting underway.
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus just as those efforts were finally getting underway.
US sends Brazil malaria drug unproven for COVID-19 treatment
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
Massive US protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests in recent days, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests in recent days, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
Maryland's coronavirus positivity rate drops to lowest point since March
Maryland's positivity rate for COVID-19 has dropped to its lowest level in more than two months.
Maryland's positivity rate for COVID-19 has dropped to its lowest level in more than two months.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to social distancing limits on church services
A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Northern Virginia joins the rest of the Commonwealth for phase 1 reopening today
Northern Virginia is joining the rest of the Commonwealth today in the first steps toward reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northern Virginia is joining the rest of the Commonwealth today in the first steps toward reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Happy hour’ resumes with limitations in Frederick during Maryland’s phase one reopening
Many people in Frederick, Maryland, were ready to start their weekend with some drinking and eating at bars and restaurants that can offer outdoor service.
Many people in Frederick, Maryland, were ready to start their weekend with some drinking and eating at bars and restaurants that can offer outdoor service.
Montgomery County moves forward with more restrictive Phase 1 reopening
On Friday, the Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to move forward with a more restrictive Phase 1 reopening plan. Montgomery County was the last jurisdiction to announce a set reopening date.
On Friday, the Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to move forward with a more restrictive Phase 1 reopening plan. Montgomery County was the last jurisdiction to announce a set reopening date.
DC enters phase 1 of reopening plan today
D.C. is entering phase one of its reopening plan today – easing some of the myriad restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the nation’s capital.
D.C. is entering phase one of its reopening plan today – easing some of the myriad restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the nation’s capital.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
The Food and Drug Administration said that several batches of the drug metformin tested positive for unsafe levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine, a possible cancer-causing chemical.
The Food and Drug Administration said that several batches of the drug metformin tested positive for unsafe levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine, a possible cancer-causing chemical.
Maryland Gov. Hogan extends moratorium on utility shutoffs; allows breweries to open with outdoor seating
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday extended a moratorium on utility shutoffs and also issued an order allowing breweries, wineries and distilleries to provide service in outdoor seating areas.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday extended a moratorium on utility shutoffs and also issued an order allowing breweries, wineries and distilleries to provide service in outdoor seating areas.
Why Americans are tiring of social distancing and hand-washing – 2 behavioral scientists explain
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.
States are beginning to open up their economies after successfully slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Much of the credit for that goes to Americans dutifully following prescribed behavior.
Big changes coming as Northern Virginia malls reopen their doors on Friday
New safety measures are emerging as Northern Virginia prepares to move into phase one and reopen businesses Friday. Malls are preparing to open their doors as well, including Potomac Mills, and there will be big changes for employees and shoppers.
New safety measures are emerging as Northern Virginia prepares to move into phase one and reopen businesses Friday. Malls are preparing to open their doors as well, including Potomac Mills, and there will be big changes for employees and shoppers.
Free COVID-19 testing site opens at Six Flags America in Prince George’s County
Six Flags America in Prince George's County is the site of a new free COVID-19 testing center.
Six Flags America in Prince George's County is the site of a new free COVID-19 testing center.
WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
Key West high school seniors celebrate commencement with 'jet ski graduation'
Seniors from a Key West high school had a very Florida commencement, staging a socially distanced “Jet Ski graduation” on May 26.
Seniors from a Key West high school had a very Florida commencement, staging a socially distanced “Jet Ski graduation” on May 26.
Big changes coming to Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way businesses all over the world operate, and casinos are no exception. It’s why Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County released a new health and safety plan Thursday in preparation for eventually opening back up.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way businesses all over the world operate, and casinos are no exception. It’s why Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County released a new health and safety plan Thursday in preparation for eventually opening back up.
Maryland labor secretary: More staff, phone lines will address 100,000 unemployment backlog
Maryland’s labor secretary said Thursday that those who have been waiting the longest for unemployment benefits should finally get paid.
Maryland’s labor secretary said Thursday that those who have been waiting the longest for unemployment benefits should finally get paid.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
Montgomery County Council will vote to ease stay-at-home restrictions Friday
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on Friday afternoon where they plan to vote on a resolution to ease some of the county's stay-at-home restrictions.
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on Friday afternoon where they plan to vote on a resolution to ease some of the county's stay-at-home restrictions.