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Should you get a coronavirus antibody test? What Fauci recommends 06/08/2020 04:02am • The ability to trace the contacts of people who've been infected with the coronavirus, even those without symptoms, is critical in the fight against the pandemic. Antibody tests have emerged as a tool in that fight, but during an interview with WTOP, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National In Dr. Fauci: Protests are 'perfect setup' for coronavirus spread 06/05/2020 10:49am • Thousands of people have gathered for over a week of protests in D.C. and across the country in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Now a top public health official is weighing in on the risks. Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key member of the White House coronavirus task force, called it a "delicate ba Prince George's, Montgomery counties not reopening more businesses yet 06/05/2020 05:29am • Maryland's two biggest counties, Prince George's and Montgomery, will not reopen Friday evening as most of the state moves into the next phase of gradually opening up during the coronavirus pandemic. Prince George's had some of the highest infection, hospitalization and death rates in the state c COVID-19 and the Class of 2020: 'I expected to be stressed, but stressed about the good things' 06/05/2020 03:49am • The last installment in a series by WTOP’s Kate Ryan on local high school seniors and how they’re coping with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the end of their school careers. Student: De'Asia Scott, 18 School: Dunbar High School, D.C. Future: Lincoln University, Lincoln Universi Hogan: Nonessential businesses to reopen in Maryland on June 5 06/05/2020 02:53am • Businesses in Maryland that were deemed nonessential and ordered to close amid the coronavirus pandemic will be able to reopen Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced. REOPENING PLANS AROUND THE REGION: Montgomery County Prince George's County Effective 5 p.m. Friday, Maryland is Md. offers support for long-term care staff experiencing 'feelings of desperation' 06/04/2020 09:45pm • Working with COVID-19 patients who die takes a toll on caregivers, so Maryland is making a concerted effort to offer mental health support to staff in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. “We’re providing lots of different types of assistance,” said Dr. Aliya Jones, deputy secretary Nurses not necessarily 'getting a break' as coronavirus case numbers decline 06/04/2020 01:43am • In many places, the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care has been dropping. But, that does not make a nurse’s job any easier, according to the American Nurses Association (ANA). ANA and the American Nurses Foundation have partnered with other organizations to develop the Well Being Ini Psychiatrist offers tips for stress reduction amid demonstrations, pandemic 06/03/2020 06:30pm • In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, protests over the death of George Floyd have gripped the country. These events can easily trigger anxiety, and a D.C. psychiatrist has suggestions on how to deal with the stress. First, don’t overexpose yourself to emotionally charged news, Daniel Z. Lieb Virtual reality video game 'tremendously helpful' in regaining mobility 06/03/2020 06:00pm • Insurance never used to pay for virtual rehabilitation therapy visits, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed that. And now, telehealth rehab at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore includes a virtual reality video game. Dr. Preeti Raghavan, of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, said the MindMot VRE seating is now every other window seat 06/03/2020 05:30pm • Virginia Railway Express is aggressively limiting passenger seating, with only every other window seat on each side of the train cars open to passengers to ensure proper distancing. The seating availability is clearly marked with large, blue and red “Do Not Sit in Marked Seats” decals on seat Montgomery County health officer advises protesters to take precautions 06/03/2020 05:08pm • Peaceful demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd hold up placards at the Bethesda Library on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images) The lead health officer for Montgomery County, Maryland, advised protesters to be as safe as poss Voucher for canceled flight? You may be entitled to refund instead 06/03/2020 04:23pm • Airlines have seen a sharp decline in travel over the past few months, leading to lots of canceled flights. Many passengers trying to get money back have received vouchers instead, but there is a way to get a cash refund. Consumer Reports aviation adviser William McGee recommends that instead of DC BIDS handing out free PPE starter kits to businesses 06/03/2020 08:39am • The District is making free personal protective equipment starter kits available to D.C. businesses, and the District’s Business Improvement Districts are distributing them. The kits include items such as hand sanitizers, masks and disinfectants, and are being distributed to help small business Can ‘staycations’ mitigate impact of pandemic, protests on DC travel industry? 06/03/2020 05:02am • Pandemic-related issues and disruptive protests are a discouraging combination for D.C.-area businesses, according to a local economist. "This unrest has happened at the unfortunate timing of just when we're starting to allow restaurants and retailers to open up a little bit more," said Terry Clo Bowser reignites fight for DC statehood, slams 'shameful' federal response to protests 06/02/2020 01:04pm • The White House is visible behind a large security fence as uniformed Secret Service and FBI agents stand on the street in front of Lafayette Park in the morning hours in Washington, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Mayor Muriel Bowser called for D.C. statehood Tuesday, citing scr