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Vaccines, dispelling myths and how to stay safe.

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How can labor and business best work together to survive and thrive during the pandemic?

Financial assistance is available, but ends at the end of the month. Deadline for applying is Friday, December 11th.

A coronavirus surge has resulted in stricter restrictions in our region, specifically in Maryland.

Phizer has asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency approval of its new vaccine.

The new restrictions go into effect at 5pm on Friday, November 20th.

Let’s continue to keep Jeremih in our prayers as he continues to fight for his life. 

What we must do to stay safe?

Voter suppression is real.

Tips on how to co-parent during the pandemic.

The count is kept by Johns Hopkins University, based on figures from state health authorities.

Join WHUR News for a special two-part series of the Daily Drum as we present “Making It Plain… African-Americans and the COVID-19 Vaccine” Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17 at 7 PM.

The tech giants on Tuesday launched the second phase of their “exposure notification” system, designed to automatically alert people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.

The U.S. leads the world in the number of coronavirus cases, with 5.4 million cases reported as of Tuesday, and more than 170,000 confirmed dead, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

With unemployment in the U.S. hitting frighteningly high levels, Walmart’s ability to deliver low-priced food, clothing and electronics strengthened its structural advantages further.

Howard University Hospital CEO discusses the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and re-imagining the hospital.

Keeping seniors emotionally and physically safe during the pandemic.

Dating back to a law initially enacted in 1905, the United States has the full authority to place anyone in jail or fine them for refusing the vaccine.

Addressing immunizations and other non-COVID-19 healthcare issues.

Several college football conferences could cancel this year.

Travis Gayles, Montgomery County’s Health officer now says private schools can decide on their own how students will return to school. It is a reversal of his previous position.

Teachers returned to a Georgia school district last week. 260 employees have already gone home to quarantine.

Clinical trials have begun in a search for a vaccine for the coronavirus. And why aren’t persons of color more represented in clinical trials?

The Virginia Beach region has been a coronavirus hot spot since the beginning of July.

Sometimes you have to unplug from the job for your mental health.

Maryland and Virginia are not included in the hotspot quarantine order.

A surge of coronavirus cases has caused officials in Baltimore and Anne Arundel County to reinstate restrictions.

We examine what has happened and what parents and children can do to slow the summer educational slide and get back on track.

Examining the top stories of the week.

Specifics are expected in a news conference today at 5pm.

Last week Chancellor, Dr. Lewis Ferebee and the mayor outlined a hybrid option but plan to wait until the end of the month.

What do you do when the boss asks you to come back to the workplace during the pandemic and you’re not comfortable with that?

The decisions come after initially considering a hybrid of in-school and distance learning. 

 Chancellor Ferebee released several hybrid proposals for school opening for all school age groups.

No more delays: What to know about the July 15 tax deadline

Navigating the risks of social gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fauci said areas seeing recent outbreaks are putting the entire nation at risk, including areas that have made progress in reducing COVID-19 cases.

The list is to be updated every 14 days, with new countries being added or dropped off depending on whether they are keeping the pandemic under control.

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too.

Is the University of Maryland Medical Systems prepared in the event of a COVID-19 surge?

US virus cases near an all-time high as governors backtrack.

What has happened since the first cases hit Washington state in January? 

Travelers to NY, New Jersey, Connecticut are told to isolate.

Northam expects to further relax restrictions next week.

Maryland ICU workers urge caution as states begin to reopen.

City-operated parks and recreation centers will open for passive recreation activities but contact sports such as football, soccer or basketball will not be allowed.

We take a look at how this disease is impacting out children.

The state’s most populated region did not open like the rest of the state because of high COVID-19 infection and death rates.