Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claims

Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.

Mysterious COVID-19 linked illness afflicting children in the US

Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.

Government transparency group mistaken for 'reopen America' advocates

Online commenters are confusing a long-time advocacy group for government transparency and accountability, Open the Government, with the protests to reopen the economy and lift coronavirus-related restrictions.

Boaters happy to get back out on the water in Maryland as restrictions lifted

Recreational boating is allowed in Maryland again for the first time in more than a month, and Thursday, boaters wasted no time getting back out on the water.

Sagepoint senior living facility fined $10K a day for failing to address COVID-19 adequately

A senior living facility that accounted for the vast majority of cases among residents in care centers in Charles County has been ordered to pay $10,000 per day for “widespread deficiencies” in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many outdoor recreational activities resume in Maryland after some restrictions relaxed

As Maryland remains under a statewide stay-at-home order, aimed at curbing the COVID-19 pandemic, some restrictions are beginning to ease, with many recreational activities resuming today.

New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium

Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.

Rare inflammatory condition affects some kids with COVID-19

Dozens of U.S. children have been hospitalized with a serious inflammatory condition possibly linked with the coronavirus and first seen in Europe.

What should I do if I think my coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?

The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?

Brewer may dump 400 million bottles of beer due to COVID lockdown

One of the world's largest brewers says it may have to dump millions of gallons of beer because of a ban on alcohol sales in South Africa.

Texas Supreme Court orders Dallas salon owner's release after Gov. Abbott amends his executive orders

The Dallas salon owner who was jailed after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide COVID-19 restrictions has been released under an order from the Texas Supreme Court.