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Restless coffee addicts emerging from lockdowns are doubtlessly cheering the return of some normalcy, after Starbucks said it would be reopening almost 90 percent of its locations by June 1. But many employees are questioning why a company known for its highly personalized drinks is opting for a one-size-fits-all policy when it comes to nationwide reopenings amid a public health…

Tennessee will soon stop providing the names and addresses of COVID-19 patients to first responders, after initially arguing doing so would protect those on the front line

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the state will be moving to fully implement the first stage of its coronavirus recovery plan

New estimates of the number of asymptomatic people with the coronavirus suggest that “silent” COVID-19 is much more prevalent than once thought, according to two studies published Wednesday. “Many people still haven’t grasped the notion that asymptomatic people can be so common, and they wonder why it is they have to wear the mask when they’re feeling well, or...

Starting on Friday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam will require everyone over the age of ten wear a mask when entering a business or on public transportation. Northam’s office says the mask mandate will not be enforced by police but rather the health department. “If a manager of a restaurant is not adopting this policy, VDH can certainly talk to...

Starting on Friday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam will require everyone over the age of ten wear a mask when entering a business or on public transportation. But some business owners are worried about how they will enforce the mandate. News4’s Drew Wilder reports.

The stay-at-home order that’s been in effect in Washington, D.C., for nearly two months will be lifted on Friday, though many restrictions on businesses and daily life will remain as the coronavirus continues to spread.  Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday what will be allowed under phase one, which she said she thinks of as “stay-at-home light.”  Restaurants will be...

Doctors say the changes caused by the coronavirus can impact our mental health, especially in young people who may have trouble saying how they feel. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.

Gov. Larry Hogan says the state could move into stage two of reopening as early as next week. Hogan also recommended that words Montgomery County move ahead with a plan for reopening. News 4’s Chris Gordon reports.

News4’s Mark Segraves explains what will open and what won’t during phase one.

As restaurants around the world look for ways to safely reopen, some restaurants in France are experimenting with plastic domes to help keep restaurant workers and diners healthy.

The United States reached another grim milestone Wednesday as the nationwide deaths from the coronavirus surpassed 100,000, according to NBC News’ tally. There are nearly 1.7 million confirmed cases.

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed

The coronavirus pandemic has caused consumer spending, the economy’s key driver, to plummet across the country as Americans struggle through a recession. But some states are recovering more quickly than others. Statewide stay-at-home orders first froze the economy in mid March. For that month, the Commerce Department said consumer spending fell 7.5%, the sharpest monthly drop on records that go…

Stock indexes closed broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday, as hopes for a coming economic revival turn the market’s leaderboard upside down

American Airlines has started alerting travelers about crowded planes before their trips and allowing them to switch to other flights in an effort to calm travelers nervous about the spread of coronavirus. The measure, which American announced Wednesday, follows a similar step by United Airlines. United instituted a new policy that tells customers when their flight is more than 70% full...

North Carolina salon won’t provide haircuts to any workers from a nearby Tyson poultry plant after a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility.

A Seattle man who is taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial is opening up about experiencing an adverse reaction that briefly left him unconscious. Ian Haydon, 29, said volunteering was the right thing to do when he shared his story with TODAY last month after receiving the first dose of the vaccine candidate. The adverse reaction came after the second...

Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos have set out plans to reopen to tourists as economies lurch back to life where the tide of coronavirus infections is receding

From moving lecture classes online to limiting roommates per dorm room, colleges and universities across the country are proposing changes to student life that will allow them to reopen campuses safely in the fall.