CDC director projects COVID-19 vaccine to be rolled out by 'end of the second week in December'
A coronavirus vaccine will begin to become available in the United States "probably by the end of the second week in December," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield told Fox News Tuesday.
A coronavirus vaccine will begin to become available in the United States "probably by the end of the second week in December," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield told Fox News Tuesday.
A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
Dow trades above 30,000 points for first time on vaccine hopes, Biden transition
The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time Tuesday as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S. to President-elect Joe Biden will finally begin.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time Tuesday as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S. to President-elect Joe Biden will finally begin.
Maryland emergency alert system to be implemented this week due to COVID-19
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Monday that the state would be implementing its emergency alert system this week due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Monday that the state would be implementing its emergency alert system this week due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Contact tracing IDs potential sources of COVID-19 exposure in Arlington County, officials say
Health officials in Arlington County have identified commonly reported potential sources for COVID-19 exposure, according to new contact tracing data recently released.
Health officials in Arlington County have identified commonly reported potential sources for COVID-19 exposure, according to new contact tracing data recently released.
Experts say Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response
While many are undoubtedly heeding public health advice — downsizing Thanksgiving plans, avoiding get-togethers, wearing masks when they’re around people who don’t live with them — it’s inevitable that a segment of the population will blow off new state and local restrictions and socialize anyway.
While many are undoubtedly heeding public health advice — downsizing Thanksgiving plans, avoiding get-togethers, wearing masks when they’re around people who don’t live with them — it’s inevitable that a segment of the population will blow off new state and local restrictions and socialize anyway.
Nurses nationwide plea for help as coronavirus numbers spike
Coronavirus numbers are rising nationwide and we haven’t even entered the holiday season yet. Nurses across the country are speaking out, pleading for more help from the federal and local governments and desperately asking people not to give in to COVID fatigue.
Coronavirus numbers are rising nationwide and we haven’t even entered the holiday season yet. Nurses across the country are speaking out, pleading for more help from the federal and local governments and desperately asking people not to give in to COVID fatigue.
Montgomery County Executive calls for Phase 1 rollback
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a host of new restrictions last week as the state saw a new resurgence of the novel coronavirus – but at least one county executive is saying that’s not enough.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a host of new restrictions last week as the state saw a new resurgence of the novel coronavirus – but at least one county executive is saying that’s not enough.
Charities struggling to find help, provide assistance amid COVID-19 pandemic
The holidays are here, and that means charities all over the Washington region are kicking things into high gear –– but because of the pandemic, this year is even more of a struggle than most.
The holidays are here, and that means charities all over the Washington region are kicking things into high gear –– but because of the pandemic, this year is even more of a struggle than most.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to launch 'compliance units' this week amid COVID-19 surge
As coronavirus cases continue to climb in the DMV and across the country, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to hold a press briefing on the state's response to the surge today at 4 p.m.
As coronavirus cases continue to climb in the DMV and across the country, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to hold a press briefing on the state's response to the surge today at 4 p.m.
NFL tightens COVID-19 rules, will discipline players who don’t wear mask on sidelines
The NFL has announced new safety restrictions at games to slow the spread of COVID-19, now requiring players who are sitting on the sidelines to wear masks.
The NFL has announced new safety restrictions at games to slow the spread of COVID-19, now requiring players who are sitting on the sidelines to wear masks.
99th birthday celebration becomes COVID-19 'super spreader' after all family members infected
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
Demand up for COVID-19 tests in Prince William County
FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis reports that over the last 10 days, testing for the coronavirus has exponentially increased in Prince William County at a dozen testing sites across the county.
FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis reports that over the last 10 days, testing for the coronavirus has exponentially increased in Prince William County at a dozen testing sites across the county.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces 'Phase 2 adjustments' as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced new coronavirus restrictions, or Phase 2 adjustments, on Monday in an effort to slow the spread of the virus, which has made a resurgence in the District and the U.S. in the past weeks.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced new coronavirus restrictions, or Phase 2 adjustments, on Monday in an effort to slow the spread of the virus, which has made a resurgence in the District and the U.S. in the past weeks.
Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny tests positive for COVID-19
Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday.
Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday.
George Mason University offering free mental health hotline to essential workers, people out of work
The projection from Dr. Anthony Fauci that we could be dealing with the pandemic through next summer or even into next fall is weighing heavy on a lot of shoulders tonight.
The projection from Dr. Anthony Fauci that we could be dealing with the pandemic through next summer or even into next fall is weighing heavy on a lot of shoulders tonight.
DC rolls back reopening process
DC re-introduced a number of restrictions on Monday in an effort to stall a resurgent novel coronavirus.
DC re-introduced a number of restrictions on Monday in an effort to stall a resurgent novel coronavirus.
Smithsonian shuts down again amid coronavirus surge
The National Zoo and the Smithsonian are shutting down again as coronavirus cases soar in the DC area and beyond.
The National Zoo and the Smithsonian are shutting down again as coronavirus cases soar in the DC area and beyond.
Coronavirus cases soaring in the DC region
Johns Hopkins University Public Health Professor Joshua Sharfstein discusses the rise in coronavirus cases in the DC region - and what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.
Johns Hopkins University Public Health Professor Joshua Sharfstein discusses the rise in coronavirus cases in the DC region - and what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.