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Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses 03/16/2020 05:03pm • SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. researchers gave the first shots in a first test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday, leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges. With careful jabs in the arms of four healthy volunteers, scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Washington R Column: My coronavirus odyssey, from Indian Ocean cruise to self-quarantine 03/16/2020 02:19pm • FILE — In this March 26, 2019, file photo, an airline passenger walk in the arrivals terminal at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File) What started out as a 24-day cruise to the Indian Ocean evolved into a personal odyssey of struggling to get home due to the Kids home because of coronavirus closures? How to avoid 'summer vacation mode' 03/15/2020 11:28pm • We’re in uncharted waters. We’re stressed and our kids are stressed — even if they don’t show it. As parents, bringing some sense of normalcy to our households can help, and we can do this by creating routines. Routines make life feel more predictable and help dial back anxiety, which is Maryland's avid moviegoers hit theaters despite warnings to limit contact 03/15/2020 11:44am • As Maryland works to clamp down on public gatherings in a rush to limit the spread of coronavirus, some moviegoers are turning to smaller-capacity theaters to enjoy the big screen under the state's new crowd limit. With at least 31 cases as of Sunday morning, the Maryland Department of Health is While practicing social distancing, how close should you get to loved ones? 03/15/2020 11:32am • With everyone practicing social distancing to protect themselves and others from coronavirus, should you be getting close and personal with your loved ones at home? "Use appropriate judgment," said Dr. Vinisha Amin, who specializes in hospital and family medicine at the University of Maryland Upp Maryland special sign-up period for health insurance opens 03/13/2020 11:11pm • Maryland residents who lack health insurance — and who are spooked by the COVID-19 outbreak — can sign-up for coverage next week. In response to the spread of the virus, the Maryland Health Connection, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is opening a special open-enrollment period beg Md.'s attorney general warns against coronavirus-related scams 03/13/2020 10:09pm • Scam artists view the coronavirus outbreak as an opportunity to profit, so Maryland's attorney general is urging residents to think twice before providing private information online. "There are going to be people out there trying to steal your money, trying to steal your identity, and people have Garden Plot: Do some holly jolly pruning 03/13/2020 08:43am • Hollies can take what’s called a "rejuvenation pruning" without harm, although they’ll look their best if you remove around 30% of each plant a year for several years in a row. (Getty Images/Thinkstock) Karen, “Somewhere in Southern Maryland,” writes: “Last year, our holly bushes were Coronavirus 'public health emergency' prompts appeals for blood donations 03/13/2020 04:43am • The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is impacting blood donations that already are in a seasonal slump because of the cold and flu. As a result, appeals are going out for donors to help. "We are, right now, in a public health emergency, and it's critical that we have a stable, readily avail Gun legislation: Here's what the Virginia General Assembly passed 03/12/2020 04:55am • With the new majority in the Virginia General Assembly, Democrats swept into office promising action on several pieces of gun legislation. Even before the General Assembly session began in January, Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled a package of legislation containing several proposals to tighten and re What to do if you've been exposed to the novel coronavirus 03/11/2020 11:23pm • As the number of positive coronavirus cases grows in the D.C. area, you may be wondering what you might need to do if you were given the news that you had become exposed to someone who went on to have a confirmed case. First and foremost: Don't panic. It's age-old advice and hard to follow whe How to successfully work remotely 03/11/2020 08:00pm • The past decade has seen the rise of remote work or teleworking for a number of professions, but with the coronavirus outbreak, many people who might never have left the comforts of a traditional office are suddenly thrust into remote life. A number of companies throughout the U.S., large and sma What to know about travel coverage amid coronavirus concerns 03/11/2020 12:47pm • If you've purchased travel insurance for an upcoming trip, now may be a good time to dig into what it actually covers. As many people postpone travel plans due to coronavirus concerns, canceled flights and travel advisories could mean a financial loss — even for those with travel insurance. DC region sees new coronavirus cases, with latest in Montgomery Co. 03/10/2020 10:11pm • Health officials in Maryland and Virginia announced a handful of new coronavirus cases Tuesday, with more than 20 positive cases now in the region. A ninth case was confirmed in Maryland late Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced, involving a Montgomery County woman in her 60s who contracted the vi Most employers regularly check job candidates' social media profiles 03/09/2020 01:10pm • FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo an iPhone displays the Facebook app in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) More than 60% of hiring managers at U.S. companies now routinely scour the internet to look at job candidates' social media profiles before extending a job offer, according to