COVID-19
In a Wednesday announcement, D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser extended the District's stay-at-home order until June 8, sparking concerns about voting rights. However, after a phone call with community leaders, Bowser clarified that voting and volunteering at the polls are considered essential activities permitted under the order.
COVID-19
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, engaged in a heated exchange during a hearing of the Senate Committee for Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the topic of reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic. Paul, an ophthalmologist, disagreed
Epidemics
A new poll for the Financial Times and the Peter G Peterson Foundation has revealed that 71% of likely voters have more confidence in their governor than in President Trump to make the right decision on easing social distancing and curbs on non-essential businesses. The survey comes as the US
Epidemics
Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, emphasized the importance of increased testing efforts in combating the spread of COVID-19, directly contradicting President Trump's recent comments on the topic. Birx stated that the goal is to conduct over 8 million tests per week, with the current rate
COVID-19
The governors of Virginia and Maryland have outlined plans to slowly lift restrictions on businesses in the coming weeks, while leaders in the District and suburban Maryland express caution due to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has proposed a "Phase 1" reopening plan,
COVID-19
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the Washington region, the number of cases and fatalities continues to increase. According to the latest numbers, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia have reported a combined total of 56,598 cases, with 1,503 fatalities in Maryland, 769 in Virginia,
Epidemics
As the United States continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, state governments are navigating different paths to address the crisis, with some swiftly moving to reopen economic and social activities while others prioritize ongoing restrictions. Speaking at the White House daily virus briefing, President Donald Trump emphasized that federal
Epidemics
The Senate passed a $484 billion deal to replenish a small-business loan program, fund hospitals and coronavirus testing, and devote more money to a new program to support the livestock industry. The legislation, which increases funding for the Paycheck Protection Program by $310 billion, is expected to be approved by
