Better Business Bureau warns of ‘mandatory online COVID-19 test’ text message scam
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a warning to individuals involving a text message scam impersonating government agencies in an attempt to obtain sensitive information.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a warning to individuals involving a text message scam impersonating government agencies in an attempt to obtain sensitive information.
Neighbors using Nextdoor app to connect and help during COVID-19 pandemic
One silver lining right now is that we’re seeing people pull together to help their neighbors and community.
One silver lining right now is that we’re seeing people pull together to help their neighbors and community.
Minneapolis uses 'Tiger King' to demonstrate social distancing guidelines
The City of Minneapolis looked to Netflix's hit docuseries "Tiger King" to find new inspiration to bring home the message of social distancing.
The City of Minneapolis looked to Netflix's hit docuseries "Tiger King" to find new inspiration to bring home the message of social distancing.
Emergency responders preparing for surge in COVID-19 cases
Firefighters and EMTs are on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19.
Firefighters and EMTs are on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19.
Minnesota teacher forms 'Shield Squad' of 3D printer owners to make face shields for health care workers
Students haven’t been on the campus of St. Thomas Academy for three weeks, but one teacher is working hard to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Students haven’t been on the campus of St. Thomas Academy for three weeks, but one teacher is working hard to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Tampa megachurch pastor arrested after leading packed services despite 'safer-at-home' orders
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.
As alcohol sales increase, some doctors concerned about isolation as trigger for addicts
According to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, total sales at ABC stores in the Commonwealth are up 59 percent year-to-year, which has some doctors concerned about increased drinking during a pandemic becoming a trigger for addicts or those in recovery.
According to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, total sales at ABC stores in the Commonwealth are up 59 percent year-to-year, which has some doctors concerned about increased drinking during a pandemic becoming a trigger for addicts or those in recovery.
What the stay-at-home order means for DC, Maryland and Virginia residents
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued stay-at-home orders Monday as the greater D.C. region battles to control the advance of the novel coronavirus.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued stay-at-home orders Monday as the greater D.C. region battles to control the advance of the novel coronavirus.
USNS Comfort equipped with 1,000 beds arrives in NYC
The USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship with 1,000 beds, 12 operating rooms and a full medical staff, arrived in the city on Monday. It will be used to treat non-coronavirus patients to free up space in city hospitals.
The USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship with 1,000 beds, 12 operating rooms and a full medical staff, arrived in the city on Monday. It will be used to treat non-coronavirus patients to free up space in city hospitals.
Liberty University: We're complying with Virginia's stay-at-home order
Virginia's governor has ordered all higher education institutions to stop any in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia's governor has ordered all higher education institutions to stop any in-person instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Columbia Sportswear CEO reportedly cuts his own salary to pay employees amid COVID-19 closures
Tim Boyle, the president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company, cut his own pay to $10,000 a year while several company executives took voluntary 15-percent pay reductions.
Tim Boyle, the president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company, cut his own pay to $10,000 a year while several company executives took voluntary 15-percent pay reductions.
FDA approves face mask decontamination process to make desperately needed N95 respirators reusable
The decontamination process had initially been approved on a limited basis.
The decontamination process had initially been approved on a limited basis.
Pregnant in a time of coronavirus – the changing risks and what you need to know
While knowledge about COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and there are still many unknowns, medical groups are starting to provide advice and answers to questions many expecting families are asking.
While knowledge about COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and there are still many unknowns, medical groups are starting to provide advice and answers to questions many expecting families are asking.
How would overwhelmed hospitals decide who to treat first?
Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.
Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.
Rapid COVID-19 test that can deliver results in 15 minutes will be available Tuesday, FDA commissioner says
The president made the remarks on Monday.
The president made the remarks on Monday.
Viral photos show health care workers on plane, en route to New York to help in coronavirus fight
It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.
It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.
Montgomery County public school system launches remote learning Monday
Montgomery County Public School leaders cautioned parents and students to have patience as Maryland’s largest and most diverse public school system launched remote learning on Monday for its more than 165,000 students.
Montgomery County Public School leaders cautioned parents and students to have patience as Maryland’s largest and most diverse public school system launched remote learning on Monday for its more than 165,000 students.
Stocks jump building on best week since 1938
Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.
Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.
Gov. Hogan signs ‘stay-at-home’ executive order for Maryland amid coronavirus outbreak
Gov. Maryland has signed an executive order issuing a 'stay at home' directive for the state of Maryland.
Gov. Maryland has signed an executive order issuing a 'stay at home' directive for the state of Maryland.
DC officials reaching out to Latino community after 3 coronavirus victims refrain from medical help
The coronavirus has claimed nine lives in D.C. – and three of those deaths were people who had not sought medical care and died at home.
The coronavirus has claimed nine lives in D.C. – and three of those deaths were people who had not sought medical care and died at home.