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31 states on DC's latest list of high-risk states for coronavirus 10/05/2020 09:08am • Delaware and West Virginia remain on D.C.'s latest list of high-risk states where the seven-day moving average of daily new coronavirus cases is 10 or more per 100,000 persons. Added to the list is New Mexico, while Arizona has been removed. In total, there are 31 states on the list. Delawa COVID-19 could kill 2,900 Americans a day in December, researchers say 10/05/2020 07:01am • The last time Americans faced a fall and winter like this, World War I was just ending. A months-long pandemic exploded in the fall of 1918, killing 195,000 Americans in just the month of October. Fast-forward 102 years, and the U.S. is on track for another devastating fall and winter. By the After Rockville coyote attack, what you need to know about rabies 10/04/2020 10:59am • A coyote that attacked three people in Rockville, Maryland, on Thursday was confirmed to have been infected with the deadly rabies virus, raising fears about the disease among D.C. region residents. What can you expect when seeking treatment after being bitten by a suspected rabid animal? "Any 'Saturday Night Live' recreates debate in 46th season opener 10/04/2020 04:53am •  LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” went political with a parody of this week’s presidential debate, Chris Rock's jab at President Donald Trump and Megan Thee Stallion's message supporting Black people during her performance. The NBC late-night sketch series on Saturday night New coronavirus cases are on the decline in only three US states 10/04/2020 03:13am • Only three US states are reporting a decline in new Covid-19 cases compared to last week. As of Saturday night, new cases were down in Texas, Missouri and South Carolina, while 21 states reported a rise in cases and a little more than half held steady compared with the w Trump gets experimental drug aimed at curbing severe illness 10/03/2020 12:36am • The experimental antibody drug given to President Donald Trump has been called one of the most promising approaches to preventing serious illness from a COVID-19 infection. Its maker, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., said the company agreed to supply a single dose, given through an IV, for Trump a An abundance of risk, not caution, before Trump's diagnosis 10/03/2020 12:33am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Standing well apart on the debate stage, President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden looked out at an odd sight — one section of the room dutifully in masks, the other section flagrantly without. The mostly bare-faced contingent was made up of Trump's VIP gu Timeline of Trump's activities in week coronavirus hit home 10/02/2020 10:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — With just a month to go until the election, President Donald Trump had a busy schedule in the week before the coronavirus hit home with him. Trump tweeted early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus. Typically, it can take four to fiv Montgomery Co. health officials advise day cares not to fully reopen despite OK from state 10/02/2020 09:11pm • Health officials in Montgomery County are urging local child care centers to not increase capacity, even after Maryland allowed the move. Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said current COVID-19 metrics in the county has him worried about making the move. "We do have significan Misinformation spikes as Trump confirms COVID-19 diagnosis 10/02/2020 06:46pm • CHICAGO (AP) — News Friday that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 sparked an explosion of rumors, misinformation and conspiracy theories that in a matter of hours littered the social media feeds of many Americans. Tweets shared thousands of tim Coronavirus FAQ: What you need to know 10/02/2020 12:10am • CLICK TO EXPAND: Coronavirus 2019-nCoV symptoms. (Getty Images) The global coronavirus outbreak that first emerged in Wuhan, China, late last year has changed life in the D.C. area. When infection rates started burgeoning in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, state leaders declared states of emerge 'We've been waiting for this': A day care owner reacts to Md.'s OK for return to full capacity 10/01/2020 11:47pm • It was welcome news for many child care facilities in Maryland. On Thursday, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon said preschools across the state can open at full capacity. “I’m glad; we’ve been waiting for this,” said Jon Heintz, president of the Children in the Shoe ch WATCH: 'Federal Employee of the Year' Fauci gets trophy from Nationals' racing presidents 10/01/2020 02:30pm • Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist who's helping spearhead the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, might just be one of the hardest working men in Washington. You can hardly turn on the TV without seeing him giving an interview or testifying before Congress o A first in 187 days — no coronavirus deaths in Maryland 10/01/2020 11:24am • Every day you hear about someone dying of coronavirus, but in Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday that no new deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours. "Today, for the first time since March 28, the State of Maryland is reporting zero new coronavirus deaths," Hogan said in a news relea Howard County bag fee to go into effect Thursday 09/30/2020 11:15pm • If you're shopping in Howard County, Maryland, you'll have to pay 5 cents for each disposable plastic bag you get at checkout starting Thursday. The bag fee goes in effect Oct. 1. However, if you use your own bag, you will not be charged the fee. But you may have to bag your own purchases, as som