Johns Hopkins health expert says enclosed outdoor dining isn’t ironclad for COVID-19 transmission

Johns Hopkins health expert says enclosed outdoor dining isn’t ironclad for COVID-19 transmission

With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.

With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.

'Alarming rate' of coronavirus infection among grocery store workers, study finds

'Alarming rate' of coronavirus infection among grocery store workers, study finds

Researchers from Harvard University found that 20% of 104 grocery workers tested positive at a store in Massachusetts, and most of them had no symptoms when tested.

Researchers from Harvard University found that 20% of 104 grocery workers tested positive at a store in Massachusetts, and most of them had no symptoms when tested.

Team of UC Berkeley scientists study poop in sewers for COVID-19 hotspots

Team of UC Berkeley scientists study poop in sewers for COVID-19 hotspots

Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.

Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.

Levine: Avoid holiday gatherings to slow spread of virus

Levine: Avoid holiday gatherings to slow spread of virus

Dr. Rachel Levine cited small gatherings as a driver of the recent spike in COVID-19 both in the state and nationally.

Dr. Rachel Levine cited small gatherings as a driver of the recent spike in COVID-19 both in the state and nationally.

Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say

Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say

'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'

'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'

Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures

Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures

Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.

Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.

Study links mask use to fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations

Study links mask use to fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations

Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found evidence to reinforce what scientists have been saying for months: Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges

Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges

Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.

Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.

American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges

American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.

US economy grew at 33% rate in 3rd quarter but recovery is incomplete

US economy grew at 33% rate in 3rd quarter but recovery is incomplete

The U.S. economy grew at a 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record — rebounding from an epic plunge in the spring.

The U.S. economy grew at a 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record — rebounding from an epic plunge in the spring.

MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis

MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis

Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.