Anne Arundel County releases Halloween COVID-19 guidance

The persistent novel coronavirus pandemic has stretched on into fall – and now it’s threatening some of our more popular holidays.

CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month

A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.

Northern Virginia recreation centers being transformed into classrooms

In Northern Virginia, recreation centers are being transformed into classrooms – providing a place for students to engage in distance learning while their parents work.

Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless

A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.

Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions

A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.

Coronavirus responsible for 31 Virginia prison inmates' deaths

Figures from the Virginia Department of Corrections show that 31 prison inmates with COVID-19 have died since the start of the pandemic.

Non-profit helping laid off workers in Virginia

Intensive and quick training, help with job placement, oh, and a cash gift for completing your course –– the brand new non-profit Virginia Ready is partnering with community colleges statewide to provide people out of work because of the pandemic with opportunity and hope. 

Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million: Johns Hopkins University

The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.

US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools

The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.

Election 2020: How to protect yourself at the polls amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?

Analyzing COVID-19 risk reduction
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Dr. Genevieve Brauning with Novant Health joined Fox 5 DC to answer some questions about COVID-19 as we move towards the end of the year.

Some DC public schools students returning for in-person education this week

Some D.C. students at select schools will return to the classroom for in-person education this week and throughout October, District officials announced on Monday.

Washington Nationals’ Juan Soto goes from coronavirus to batting title; baseball reaches postseason

The 2020 baseball season began with Washington Nationals' outfielder Juan Soto testing positive for COVID-19. Now, he's a 21-year-old batting champion — after beating out another player who went through his own ordeal with the coronavirus.