First on FOX 5: Montgomery County moves to share COVID-19 metrics
Montgomery County leaders are sharing a dashboard with new county-specific COVID-19 data after concerns were raised accusing county leaders of not being transparent in their decision to remain under lockdown last week as other parts of the state moved toward slowly reopening.
Montgomery County leaders are sharing a dashboard with new county-specific COVID-19 data after concerns were raised accusing county leaders of not being transparent in their decision to remain under lockdown last week as other parts of the state moved toward slowly reopening.
Survey: 55 percent of employees say they work 1-10 extra hours remotely amid COVID-19
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
COVID-19 data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
Navajo Nation reports highest per-capita COVID-19 infection rate in US
While New York City has the largest number of confirmed cases, the Navajo Nation holds a higher positive test rate per capita.
While New York City has the largest number of confirmed cases, the Navajo Nation holds a higher positive test rate per capita.
Street dining may be an option in DC once reopening begins
You’ve heard about sidewalk dining, but how about street dining?
You’ve heard about sidewalk dining, but how about street dining?
First Virginia case of MIS-C associated with COVID-19 confirmed by health officials
The Virginia Department of Health is confirming its first case of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C.) The syndrome is linked to COVID-19 and cases have been spiking in New York.
The Virginia Department of Health is confirming its first case of Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C.) The syndrome is linked to COVID-19 and cases have been spiking in New York.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Trump allies lining up doctors to prescribe rapid reopening
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
Three DC Giant Food employees test positive for COVID-19
Three Giant Food employees in D.C. have tested positive for COVID-19.
Three Giant Food employees in D.C. have tested positive for COVID-19.
States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 case numbers to make things look better than they are
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of hydroxychloroquine
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
15-year-old Maryland girl dies from complications of coronavirus
The state of Maryland has recently lost its youngest confirmed coronavirus victim, officials announced Tuesday.
The state of Maryland has recently lost its youngest confirmed coronavirus victim, officials announced Tuesday.
Six feet may not be far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in windy weather, study suggests
Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.
Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.
Coronavirus causing financial crisis — here’s how your credit card can help
Credit cards can provide a lifeline during financial difficulties.
Credit cards can provide a lifeline during financial difficulties.
Mattel expands #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to drive donations to pandemic’s front line workers
Mattel has announced they will be expanding their #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to continue honoring those who are battling COVID-19 on the front lines.
Mattel has announced they will be expanding their #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to continue honoring those who are battling COVID-19 on the front lines.
Fed's Powell says new lending programs to launch by June 1
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank’s lending programs for medium-sized businesses and state and local governments will be operational by the end of this month.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
Ocean City bar promotes social distancing with giant inflatable inner tube tables
Fish Tales in Ocean City, M.D. is using giant inflatable inner tube tables to ensure customers maintain safe social distancing.
Fish Tales in Ocean City, M.D. is using giant inflatable inner tube tables to ensure customers maintain safe social distancing.
COVID-19 patients may not be infectious after testing positive a second time, experts say
States across the country are in various phases of reopening, raising concerns of a so-called "second wave" of the coronavirus pandemic. However, new data appears to suggest that patients who test positive for COVID-19 after having previously recovered are not capable of transmitting the infection.
States across the country are in various phases of reopening, raising concerns of a so-called "second wave" of the coronavirus pandemic. However, new data appears to suggest that patients who test positive for COVID-19 after having previously recovered are not capable of transmitting the infection.
IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit card
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.