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National Harbor hotel shut down because of pandemic restrictions 11/12/2020 11:15pm • A Prince George's County, Maryland, hotel has been shut down because of new coronavirus restrictions. The Hampton Inn and Suites National Harbor announced it's closing with a sign posted on its front door that said it closed “to protect public health and safety.” A hotel employee confirmed Despite improving numbers, DC businesses continue to struggle amid pandemic, demonstrations 11/12/2020 10:13pm • The numbers are heading in the right direction, but businesses in downtown D.C. continue to struggle during the pandemic. “The economic activity in downtown has improved since July, but it remains substantially below last year,” said Gerry Widdicombe, director of economic development of Downt Gas retailer accused of overcharging customers at DC gas stations 11/12/2020 09:25pm • A local gas retailer is accused of price gouging, according to a lawsuit filed in D.C. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia said that Capitol Petroleum Group and its affiliate companies gouged prices during the District's COVID-19 emergency. "Even as wholesale gas pr DC health official: Cold storage requirements for COVID-19 vaccine may not interfere with successful roll out 11/12/2020 08:06pm • There's concern people in rural areas might miss out on getting vaccinated against COVID-19 because of the ultra-cold storage needs of a promising vaccine candidate. However, a D.C. expert is skeptical about the degree to which it could be an issue. It is true some hospitals and health systems 2 Loudoun Co. elementary schools alerted after positive COVID-19 test from staff 11/12/2020 07:16pm • Loudoun County Public Schools has notified two of its elementary schools' communities that a staff member who had spent time in the schools in the last two weeks has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement to the community of Moorefield Station Elementary School, in Ashburn, Virginia, Superi Maryland allocates $70M for COVID-19 preparations as state braces for winter wave 11/12/2020 06:15pm • Firefighters and paramedics with Anne Arundel County Fire Department board their ambulance after loading a patient while responding to a 911 emergency call on Nov. 11, 2020 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. (Photo by Alex Edelman/Getty Images) Maryland is allocating $70 million toward preparing for a po Ron Rivera explains why Washington has avoided positive coronavirus tests 11/12/2020 04:55pm • Rivera explains why Washington has avoided positive COVID-19 tests originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWith the NFL playing its 2020 season outside a bubble during the coronavirus pandemic, positive tests have not come as a surprise. Still, numerous teams have dealt with outbreaks that have Montgomery County hints at stronger COVID-19 safety measures, calls for rules from Hogan 11/12/2020 03:54pm • Officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, said on Thursday that Gov. Larry Hogan needs to step up and offer statewide mandates as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the state as well as the county. Hogan on Tuesday issued an order limiting capacity at bars and restaurants in Maryland to 50% from Bowser concerned DC not being 'vigilant' as COVID cases rise; new restrictions possible 11/12/2020 03:42pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser voiced concern Thursday that residents aren't being "vigilant" in small gatherings, and said there could be new restrictions put in place. "We have to all be reminded of all the advice that we have been providing over the last several weeks … don't get tired of being vi 'We have not been rowing in the same direction': Doctor warns of tough winter ahead 11/12/2020 03:34pm • People wait in line to get tested for COVID-19 at the Ann Street School COVID-19 Testing Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images) As the nation's COVID-19 rates continue to climb, one doctor said he fears what the winter has i 'Whatever it takes': Maryland restaurant reacts to tighter COVID-19 restrictions 11/12/2020 12:35pm • Restaurants and bars in Maryland are buckling up for what could be a rough ride as restrictions continue to tighten. On Tuesday, Gov. Larry Hogan rolled back restaurants' indoor capacity to 50%. Outside the Irish Inn At Glen Echo, patio chairs dripping with rain are set up in empty parking spaces 'COVID annoyance' plays role in virus spike with holidays on the horizon 11/12/2020 11:54am • As people get ready for Thanksgiving, an infectious disease specialist worries that "coronavirus annoyance" will lead to more cases of COVID-19 when families gather to give thanks in two weeks. "There's not only COVID fatigue, I think there is now real COVID annoyance," Dr. William Schaffner, inf 'Time to hunker down': Md. counties tighten COVID-19 restrictions amid surge 11/12/2020 11:53am • Telling residents "it is time to hunker down," Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced tightened COVID-19 restrictions, including reduced capacity limits at bars and restaurants, limiting the size of gatherings, and redoubling efforts to reduce crowding at grocery stores and oth Delaware reports 2 new COVID deaths, bringing total to 724 11/12/2020 10:07am • DOVER, Del. — The state of Delaware is reporting two more COVID-19 related deaths. The Delaware State News reported Wednesday that the people who died were Sussex County residents. They were ages 55 and 85 and had underlying health conditions, according to the Delaware Division of Public Hea Only 20% of DC-area office workers are back, and even that may be falling 11/12/2020 09:05am • In the Washington area, Kastle Systems reports an office occupancy of 20.2% on Nov. 11, down from 24.2% the same day last week. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/gpointstudio) One straightforward way to see how many office workers are returning to the office for work is to simply count how many people a