Beyond fever and shortness of breath, experts say COVID-19 symptoms can appear in unusual ways
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Blind voters fear loss of privacy with shift to mail voting
Blind voters fear a loss of control over their ability to cast a ballot as election officials across the U.S. plan a major expansion of voting by mail amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Blind voters fear a loss of control over their ability to cast a ballot as election officials across the U.S. plan a major expansion of voting by mail amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Minority-owned businesses in the District, Maryland, Virginia you can support
The novel coronavirus pandemic has struck businesses throughout the DMV and beyond – particularly the region’s black-owned businesses.
The novel coronavirus pandemic has struck businesses throughout the DMV and beyond – particularly the region’s black-owned businesses.
These places pose the greatest risks for contracting coronavirus
As states are rolling back lockdowns, cases of the coronavirus are still rising in America.
As states are rolling back lockdowns, cases of the coronavirus are still rising in America.
Report: 40,000 cruise ship workers still trapped at sea
More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus.
More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus.
DC to expand free, walk-up coronavirus testing Monday
The District of Columbia is doubling the number of firehouses conducting free walk-up coronavirus tests.
The District of Columbia is doubling the number of firehouses conducting free walk-up coronavirus tests.
DC on track for Juneteenth Phase 2 reopening after latest coronavirus report
D.C. health officials reported 10 consecutive days of declining community spread of coronavirus Saturday, keeping the District on track for a Phase 2 reopening on Juneteenth.
D.C. health officials reported 10 consecutive days of declining community spread of coronavirus Saturday, keeping the District on track for a Phase 2 reopening on Juneteenth.
Bethesda ‘Streetery’ draws weekend crowd as Montgomery County waits to announce phase 2 reopening
It could be a few more days before Montgomery County takes its next big step toward opening some more.
It could be a few more days before Montgomery County takes its next big step toward opening some more.
Depression and anxiety rates spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death, survey finds
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Video shows man attacking Cedar Hill store worker after refusing to wear mask
Cedar Hill police are looking for a man who attacked an eyeglass store worker after refusing to wear a mask.
Cedar Hill police are looking for a man who attacked an eyeglass store worker after refusing to wear a mask.
MLB offers players 80% of prorated salaries, 72-game season beginning July 14
Major League Baseball has offered players 80% of their prorated salaries and a 72-game schedule beginning July 14 in an effort to start the pandemic-delayed season, according to details of the proposal obtained by The Associated Press.
Major League Baseball has offered players 80% of their prorated salaries and a 72-game schedule beginning July 14 in an effort to start the pandemic-delayed season, according to details of the proposal obtained by The Associated Press.
Many in Maryland still waiting on unemployment since new portal launch nearly 6 weeks ago
It’s been nearly a month and a half since the Maryland Department of Labor launched a one-stop-shop for unemployment claims – but it has yet to eliminate a large backlog of cases, and lawmakers and those waiting for benefits want answers.
It’s been nearly a month and a half since the Maryland Department of Labor launched a one-stop-shop for unemployment claims – but it has yet to eliminate a large backlog of cases, and lawmakers and those waiting for benefits want answers.
Northern Virginia enters phase 2 of reopening
Northern Virginia starts phase two for reopening today—officially joining the rest of the Commonwealth.
Northern Virginia starts phase two for reopening today—officially joining the rest of the Commonwealth.
Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
CDC posts long-awaited guidance for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
Ohio lawmaker asks if less hand washing contributes to COVID-19 rates for ‘colored population’
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.
Huffman, who is also a Dayton-area emergency room physician, caused controversy after he questioned Angela Dawson, executive director of the Ohio Commission of Minority Health, on Tuesday over why the COVID-19 rates for black Ohioans were higher than other populations.
Same games, new rules for West Virginia casino due to coronavirus
As Maryland casinos get ready to reopen next Friday, casinos in West Virginia have been up and running almost a week now.
As Maryland casinos get ready to reopen next Friday, casinos in West Virginia have been up and running almost a week now.
Pools can open in Northern Virginia starting Friday
Hoping to cool off this summer? You may finally get a chance as some pools in our region are starting to reopen.
Hoping to cool off this summer? You may finally get a chance as some pools in our region are starting to reopen.
Alarming rise in coronavirus cases as states roll back lockdowns
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.