Families hope for short beach escape as COVID clouds Memorial Day weekend

Families hope for short beach escape as COVID clouds Memorial Day weekend

Families trickled into Maryland's Sandy Point State Park early Saturday as part of the wave of travelers expected to hit shorelines this holiday weekend.

Families trickled into Maryland's Sandy Point State Park early Saturday as part of the wave of travelers expected to hit shorelines this holiday weekend.

Dr. Birx asking CDC to investigate 3 coronavirus hotspots: LA, Chicago, DC

Dr. Birx asking CDC to investigate 3 coronavirus hotspots: LA, Chicago, DC

Three major U.S. cities remain persistent hotspots for coronavirus -- even amid stay-at-home restrictions -- so White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr.

Three major U.S. cities remain persistent hotspots for coronavirus -- even amid stay-at-home restrictions -- so White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr.

Restrictions to remember this Memorial Day weekend

Restrictions to remember this Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is finally here, but this one is different. That goes for barbeques, fun in the sun, and especially the beach.

Memorial Day weekend is finally here, but this one is different. That goes for barbeques, fun in the sun, and especially the beach.

‘I face each day with anxiety’: Grocery workers union estimates 10K infected or exposed to COVID-19

‘I face each day with anxiety’: Grocery workers union estimates 10K infected or exposed to COVID-19

According to a new internal report by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), at least 68 grocery workers have died and more than 10,000 have been infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus.

According to a new internal report by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), at least 68 grocery workers have died and more than 10,000 have been infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus.

Hundreds of people line up for appointment-free COVID-19 testing in Prince George’s County

Hundreds of people line up for appointment-free COVID-19 testing in Prince George’s County

Hundreds of people anxious to know whether they’ve been infected with the novel coronavirus, lined up in their cars for testing at an emissions inspection facility in Prince George’s County on Friday.

Hundreds of people anxious to know whether they’ve been infected with the novel coronavirus, lined up in their cars for testing at an emissions inspection facility in Prince George’s County on Friday.

Arlington schools say distance learning is most likely scenario for fall

Arlington schools say distance learning is most likely scenario for fall

Arlington County Schools told parents and the school community on Friday that it is considering several scenarios for the next academic school year – and a return to the physical classroom is the least likely one.

Arlington County Schools told parents and the school community on Friday that it is considering several scenarios for the next academic school year – and a return to the physical classroom is the least likely one.

Hard hit Hyattsville desperate for more COVID-19 resources

Hard hit Hyattsville desperate for more COVID-19 resources

Community leaders from some of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Prince George's County are making a desperate plea for more resources.

Community leaders from some of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Prince George's County are making a desperate plea for more resources.

Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine linked to increased risk of death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: study

Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine linked to increased risk of death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: study

A study of hospitalized coronavirus patients who were treated with hydroxychloroquine – the drug President Trump said he has been taking daily for about two weeks to stave off infection – as well as chloroquine, another drug recently touted as a possible COVID-19 antidote, found an increased risk of death associated with both medications.

A study of hospitalized coronavirus patients who were treated with hydroxychloroquine – the drug President Trump said he has been taking daily for about two weeks to stave off infection – as well as chloroquine, another drug recently touted as a possible COVID-19 antidote, found an increased risk of death associated with both medications.

DC Public Schools to begin new school year on August 31; unclear if in-person or remote

DC Public Schools to begin new school year on August 31; unclear if in-person or remote

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city leaders announced that D.C. Public Schools will begin the new school year on August 31, 2020. At a press conference on Friday, officials said it is unclear whether classes will take place virtually, in-person or by using a combination of the two methods.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city leaders announced that D.C. Public Schools will begin the new school year on August 31, 2020. At a press conference on Friday, officials said it is unclear whether classes will take place virtually, in-person or by using a combination of the two methods.

As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared

As Memorial Day tempts people outdoors, virus rebound feared

Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.

Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.

Wolf Trap cancels all 2020 summer performances due to COVID-19

Wolf Trap cancels all 2020 summer performances due to COVID-19

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the cancellation of all 2020 summer performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All shows at Filene Center, Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, and The Barns at Wolf Trap will be impacted.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the cancellation of all 2020 summer performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All shows at Filene Center, Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, and The Barns at Wolf Trap will be impacted.

35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says

35 percent of coronavirus patients could be asymptomatic, CDC says

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are of great concern to public health officials and lawmakers due to their ability to spread the virus without knowing they're sick themselves.

Delaware couple sues governor over short-term rental ban

Delaware couple sues governor over short-term rental ban

A Delaware couple is suing Governor John Carney (D) in federal court arguing his short-term rental ban is unconstitutional.

A Delaware couple is suing Governor John Carney (D) in federal court arguing his short-term rental ban is unconstitutional.

Maryland lawmakers forced to seek welfare checks on people distraught over unemployment

Maryland lawmakers forced to seek welfare checks on people distraught over unemployment

Maryland lawmakers and staffers trying to help constituents with unemployment benefits are facing a disturbing reality: having to call the police to check on people they fear could be suicidal.

Maryland lawmakers and staffers trying to help constituents with unemployment benefits are facing a disturbing reality: having to call the police to check on people they fear could be suicidal.