Tag: coronavirus
Phase 3 Coming for Virginia Next Week

Northam expects to further relax restrictions next week.
Read MoreMedical Workers in Prince George’s Speak Up

Maryland ICU workers urge caution as states begin to reopen.
Read MoreDC to Begin Phase One Reopening on Friday, May 29th

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.
Read MoreChildren and the Coronavirus

We take a look at how this disease is impacting out children.
Read MoreNorthern Virginia Enters Phase One on Friday

The state’s most populated region did not open like the rest of the state because of high COVID-19 infection and death rates.
Read MoreStudy: Hydroxychloroquine Still Problematic Drug

Large Study Concludes Hydroxychloroquine Treatments Linked To Risk Of Death, Heart Arrhythmia
Read MoreDC Could Re-Open Next Week

The announcement came during a news conference that released some of the findings of the Reopen DC Advisory Group.
Read MoreCould 25% of Maryland Restaurants Close?

One In Four Restaurants May Permanently Closure Due To Pandemic
Read MoreOprah Gives Grants To ‘Home’ Cities During Pandemic

She announced Wednesday that her Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation will donate money to organizations dedicated to helping underserved communities in Chicago; Baltimore; Nashville, Tennessee; Milwaukee; and Kosciusko, Mississippi, where she was born.
Read MoreYour Rent and Mortgage During the Pandemic Shutdown

We discuss rent and mortgage payments during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Read MoreMichelle Obama Joined By Barack For Online Reading Series

Michelle Obama has been reading midday Monday for the past several weeks in support of families with small children at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreRe-Opening America During the Pandemic? Yes or No?

Are you supporting the re-opening or closing of America during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Read MoreCountdown to Re-opening in Maryland

Hogan urges caution as the “safer-at-home-order” kicks in.
Read MoreCommon’s #WeMatterToo Push Urges Jail Releases Amid Virus

“It’s a troubling time for them,” Common said, “because they are the people who usually are overlooked.”
Read MoreConsumers, Lawmakers Rip Airlines For Withholding Refunds

The senators have previously estimated that airlines are holding back more than $10 billion by refusing to pay cash refunds.
Read MoreGovernment Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

How would you grade the government response and what needs to be done… if anything… to improve it?
Read MoreDC to Stay Closed Until Early June

Bowser has the authority to extend the stay-at-home order beyond June 8th or to shorten it between now and then.
Read MoreMaryland To Announce Phase-One Reopening

Under phase-one, hard-hit areas like Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties will be able to delay reopening at their discretion.
Read MoreCubicle Comeback? Pandemic Will Reshape Office Life For Good

Changes will begin with the commute as workers arrive in staggered shifts to avoid rush hour crowds. Staff might take turns working alternate days in the office to reduce crowding.
Read MoreTelethon Raises $115M For New Yorkers Impacted By COVID-19

Robin Hood said all the donations will provide support for food, shelter, cash assistance, mental health, legal services and education.
Read MoreFauci Warns About Early Re-Opening

The infectious disease expert made the comments during testimony before a U.S. Senate panel.
Read MoreFauci Warns Of Serious Consequences If US Reopens Too Soon

“There is no doubt, even under the best of circumstances, when you pull back on mitigation you will see some cases appear,” Fauci said.
Read MoreDiabetes, COVID-19 and Safer, Healthier Living During the Pandemic

How are diabetics impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Read MoreCommunity Transmission Ongoing in DC

The Washington Convention Center will treat patients with mild to moderate symptoms.
Read MoreMental Health and Self Care for Mothers

We’re shouting out mothers, offering self-care advice and words of encouragement as we move into mother’s day weekend.
Read MoreFrontier Airlines Will Drop Fees For Empty Middle Seat

We recognize the concerns raised that we are profiting from safety and this was never our intent,” Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said.
Read MoreDisney World Restaurant, Entertainment Complex To Reopen

Measures include increased cleaning procedures, the use of appropriate face coverings by both cast members and guests, limited-contact guest services and additional safety training for cast members.
Read MoreU.S. Unemployment at Record Numbers

Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 Pandemic and Saluting Teachers

How are teachers working and coping amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
Read MoreBen’s Chili Bowl and Kia Motors Serve Up Smiles at HUH

Howard University Hospital workers get special recognition just in time for National Nurses Week
Read MoreCan COVID-19 Survive On My Phone?

To clean your phone, first turn it off and unplug it from cables. Tech companies say you’ll want to avoid getting moisture inside the phone so don’t put it into cleaning solutions or spray it directly.
Read MoreValet To President Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A member of the U.S. Navy that acts as personal valet to the president has been confirmed.
Read MoreIn Clamor To Reopen, Many Black People Feel Overlooked

Many African Americans say the fact that protesters are advocating a riskier path reveals a privileged position — as does their ability to flout social-distancing rules and even brandish weapons.
Read MoreBarack Obama Will Headline Televised Prime-Time Commencement

Obama will reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption of school life, especially for seniors who have missed out on their milestone rites of passage.
Read MoreCOVID-19, Howard University and the Future of The Mecca

What are the plans for Howard University’s 2020 graduating class?
Read MoreVirginia Could Start Phase One Opening on May 15th

Governor Northam extends business closures another week
Read MoreLegal Drama ‘All Rise’ Adapts To Pandemic For Season Finale

The legal drama “All Rise” has become the first U.S. scripted television series to adapt the the pandemic by producing an episode remotely.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Your Romantic Relationship

Survival skills for your romantic relationship during the coronavirus shutdown.
Read MoreConsumer Law and the Coronavirus: Conversation with DC Atty. Gen. Karl Racine

COVID-19 consumer information from the Office of the DC Attorney General
Read MoreCOVID-19 Drug Shows Promise In Federal Drug Trial

Drug Could Get Fast-Track Approval For Coronavirus Treatment
Read MoreYour Vote And The COVID-19 Pandemic

Election information about the upcoming June 2nd primary.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and the Reporters’ Roundtable

Reporters and analysts dissect the top stories of the week.
Read MoreEducation, Children on the Autism Spectrum and the COVID-19 Pandemic

April is Autism Awareness Month
Read MoreNorth Carolina Governor OKs NASCAR To Race At Charlotte

NASCAR on Monday gave teams its latest revised schedule, which shows racing resuming May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, followed by a second race at that track on May 20.
Read MoreOprah To Headline Facebook, Instagram Graduation Event

Miley Cyrus will sing her hit, “The Climb.” More special guests are expected.
Read MoreU.S. Surpasses One Million COVID-19 Cases

Medical experts believe the number of those who have succumb to the disease is much higher.
Read MoreFirefighters, Police Join Huge Birthday Parade For Young Boy

“It really just touched my soul,” the single mother of six said in a video conference. “It goes to show the kindness that’s still in people’s hearts as far as just making that day happy for him, making that day memorable for him.”
Read MoreWhite House Scraps Today’s Briefing Of Coronavirus Task Force

The President may hold a news conference this evening to address testing for COVID-19
Read MoreTye Tribbett Sends Positive Vibes With Song Amid Virus

Tribbett, 44, said he’s hoping to offer some light to the world during a time of darkness.
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