US surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time

The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.

DC schools abandon plans to begin in-person learning on November 9

D.C. Public Schools say they will no longer offer in-person learning for students at the beginning of the second term.

WHO chief enters quarantine after contact with person with COVID-19

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”

Children’s National doctor says virtual learning causing spike in number of kids attempting to hurt themselves

Virtual learning combined with the stresses of the pandemic is causing some kids in the DMV to attempt to hurt themselves, according to Dr. Adelaide Robb at Children’s National Hospital. 

Texas records highest number of total positive COVID-19 cases in US

As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation, the data from Sunday — the most recent available — says that there have been 937,317 cases in Texas, the nation's second-largest state.

Virginia high school student launches thriving cookie business amid pandemic

Kids all around the DMV are online a lot recently thanks to distance learning, but one Northern Virginia high school student is online for a different reason –– she started her own dessert company amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Hospitals struggle for nursing staff as COVID-19 cases rise across country

As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation and infections and hospitalizations rise, medical administrators are scrambling to find enough nursing help — especially in rural areas and at small hospitals.

California, New Jersey added to DC's 'high risk' list

D.C.'s Department of Health has updated its list of high-risk states to include California, New Jersey, and Oregon.

Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says

The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.

FOX 5 On The Hill: Coronavirus latest
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Dr. Jeffrey Gold of the University of Nebraska Medical Center joins the show to discuss the pandemic as it surges again across the United States.

England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.

Hogan renews COVID-19 state of emergency order in Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan issued an order Friday renewing the current state of emergency in Maryland as he continued to call for vigilance in the fight against COVID-19. 

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.