DC urges fireworks safety over Fourth of July weekend as city continues work to slow spread of coronavirus
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged District residents to safely celebrate over the Fourth of July holiday weekend -- not only to prevent further spread of the coronavirus -- but to avoid injuries associated with fireworks.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged District residents to safely celebrate over the Fourth of July holiday weekend -- not only to prevent further spread of the coronavirus -- but to avoid injuries associated with fireworks.
Fauci says states should consider pool testing for COVID-19
The nation's top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says states should consider adding a different testing strategy for COVID-19 known as “pool testing.” He says the White House Coronavirus Task Force is seriously considering it.
The nation's top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says states should consider adding a different testing strategy for COVID-19 known as “pool testing.” He says the White House Coronavirus Task Force is seriously considering it.
Have you been asked to sign a COVID-19 waiver?
As reopenings continue, many businesses and organizations are looking to protect themselves from legal liabilities. That includes asking people to sign waivers to prevent people from suing them if they contract COVID-19.
As reopenings continue, many businesses and organizations are looking to protect themselves from legal liabilities. That includes asking people to sign waivers to prevent people from suing them if they contract COVID-19.
Concerns grow in Tarrant County as COVID-19 cases continue to surge
Record coronavirus case counts were reported across the state, including Tarrant County.
Record coronavirus case counts were reported across the state, including Tarrant County.
US sets new record for coronavirus cases in single day, according to Johns Hopkins Tally
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
Protest versus Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear
The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.
The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.
Virginia increases indoor gym capacity to 75% during phase 3
As part of Virginia going into phase three today, gyms in the state can now open to 75 percent capacity. There are still plenty of health and safety restrictions in place -- and the big question is are people ready to go back inside gyms?
As part of Virginia going into phase three today, gyms in the state can now open to 75 percent capacity. There are still plenty of health and safety restrictions in place -- and the big question is are people ready to go back inside gyms?
Maryland officials concerned with surge in COVID-19 cases among young people
With July 4 weekend just a few days away, some health experts in Maryland are warning young people to be extra cautious as they head out to celebrate - especially if going to the beaches.
With July 4 weekend just a few days away, some health experts in Maryland are warning young people to be extra cautious as they head out to celebrate - especially if going to the beaches.
US buys all of world’s remdesivir, preventing other countries from acquiring drug for months
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
The stockpiling has prompted outrage from global leaders.
President Trump’s July 4 ‘Salute to America’ event details released
Details on President Trump’s July 4 “Salute to America” event in the District were released on Wednesday – and it will include not only the traditional fireworks display, but demonstrations from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds.
Details on President Trump’s July 4 “Salute to America” event in the District were released on Wednesday – and it will include not only the traditional fireworks display, but demonstrations from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds.
Groom dies of coronavirus, 100 others infected after wedding
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
DC food critic spends $20K on takeout during coronavirus pandemic while legally high on marijuana
A D.C. man has combined two of his passions for one epic quarantine story!
A D.C. man has combined two of his passions for one epic quarantine story!
Extreme preemie comes home to Jonesboro for first time
It's nothing short of a miracle.
It's nothing short of a miracle.
COVID-19 prompts ‘hyper-activity’ in blood clotting cells, research shows
COVID-19 triggered changes in blood platelets could be a contributing factor to the onset of heart attacks and strokes in some patients with the disease, new research reveals.
COVID-19 triggered changes in blood platelets could be a contributing factor to the onset of heart attacks and strokes in some patients with the disease, new research reveals.
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer recalled over potential toxic chemicals
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
Restaurant associations project 25% of DC, Maryland restaurants will close for good
Restaurant associations in D.C. and Maryland expect one in four eateries will not reopen.
Restaurant associations in D.C. and Maryland expect one in four eateries will not reopen.
In late reversal, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam moves to keep limits on bars
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is taking a late step to keep bars in restaurants closed as the state prepares to enter Phase 3 of its reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is taking a late step to keep bars in restaurants closed as the state prepares to enter Phase 3 of its reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Will schools be safe for kids in the fall? Experts weigh in
Right now, parents all over the country are wondering whether it will be safe for their kids to go back to school in the fall.
Right now, parents all over the country are wondering whether it will be safe for their kids to go back to school in the fall.
‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Virginia Gov Ralph Northam stresses caution going into phase 3 tomorrow
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said his administration is stressing caution as the state heads into phase three of the reopening process.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said his administration is stressing caution as the state heads into phase three of the reopening process.