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Montgomery County says more community testing events are coming soon 06/24/2020 04:29pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, is planning additional testing events that will focus on ZIP codes that have seen a high number of coronavirus cases. County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday that the county is currently focusing on spreading awareness about the continued need for face masks and s DC area must remain vigilant as coronavirus numbers fall, expert says 06/24/2020 02:12pm • As coronavirus numbers surge elsewhere in the U.S., the D.C. region has been making steady progress, according to the latest information from local health departments. Numbers released Wednesday in D.C. show that the District recorded 10,128 cases and 541 deaths, an increase of 34 cases and four How Virginia Tech hopes to convince returning students to respect social distancing 06/23/2020 11:45pm • When students return for the new academic year at Virginia Tech facilities, including seven in Northern Virginia, everyone will be required to wear masks and respect social distancing, and the university president admits that's going to be a challenge. "Some people say that when you have a battl Summertime allergy myths 06/23/2020 10:15am • Summertime and the living is (supposed to be) easy. But there are some myths about summer allergies that may get in the way of your "easy life." Let's look at a few of them. 1. Outdoor allergies only occur in the spring and fall. In fact, grass pollen can be in the air in early summer, which can Former Nationals star Gerardo Parra is a hit in Japan 06/23/2020 07:08am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'a4a8562e-b977-44c5-bfe1-15bb5440ef9c' }).render("621615367100ad83");}); The seats inside the Tokyo Dome were empt Nursing home voices concerns as Md. facilities reopen to visitors 06/23/2020 06:58am • As Maryland proceeds with its coronavirus reopening plan, visitation is now allowed to resume at nursing homes — but concerns over whether they are properly equipped for adequate testing has one facility calling the decision premature. The updated restrictions on visitation announced by Gov. La DC nurses demand hazard pay during pandemic 06/22/2020 08:52pm • As reopening continues, the risk from the coronavirus has not diminished for D.C. nurses in close contact with patients on a daily basis. And those on the front lines want compensation for the danger they face. “It’s just a scary situation,” said Debra Washington, 64, a nurse at United Medi National Theatre season to begin spring 2021; DC impov festival canceled 06/22/2020 05:14pm • Theatergoers will have months to wait to enjoy a live performance at the National Theatre in D.C. And an improv festival has been canceled. The theater announced Monday that its season will begin in spring 2021. While you're waiting in the wings, the theater said it will share show titles and Federal legislation seeks to prevent 'pandemic profiteering' 06/22/2020 03:25pm • Several members of Congress have proposed legislation to ensure treatments and a vaccine for COVID-19 are affordable, and that taxpayer funding of drug research is more transparent. The lawmakers say they want to prevent price gouging and increase federal oversight of drugmakers as efforts to cre Teens test positive for COVID-19 after senior week at Delaware beach 06/22/2020 05:34am • DOVER, Delaware — Health officials in Delaware are urging teenagers who participated in senior week activities at the state’s beaches to get tested for the coronavirus after several participants tested positive. The state Division of Public Health said Saturday that at least three teens stayi DC Phase 2 coronavirus reopening begins Monday 06/21/2020 09:28pm • Phase Two of D.C.'s coronavirus reopening begins on Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Friday. The loosening of restrictions allows certain businesses to reopen with restrictions, and activities to resume under specified conditions outlined at coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo. 2/ The District ha How the DC Black Lives Matter Plaza sparked murals across the country 06/21/2020 08:02pm • When Keyonna Jones received a call from a fellow artist on June 4 about a secret project starting in just a few hours, she had no idea it would lead to one of the most iconic images of the Black Lives Matter protests and spark other cities to take notice. The lead artist told Jones that D.C. Mayo 'It was a no-brainer': DC doctor donates plasma, gives advice after recovering from the coronavirus 06/21/2020 02:21pm • Dr. Ira Rabin donated plasma at the National Institutes of Health after contracting the coronavirus. (Courtesy MedStar Washington Hospital Center) His symptoms included a fever, chills, muscle and body aches and weakness. "They all started at once." Dr. Ira Rabin, Vice President of Medical CDC to conduct COVID-19 survey house-to-house in Manassas area 06/21/2020 09:03am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. As part of its COVID-19 response, the Centers for Disease Control will be conducting a survey in communities in Manassas, Manassas Pa French protesters decry racism, other systemic injustices 06/21/2020 02:24am • PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of people in protested Saturday in Paris against racism and police violence and in memory of Black men who died following encounters with French police or under suspicious circumstances. The protesters marched to the former home of Lamine Dieng, a 25-year-old Franco-Senega