Misinformation on the virus is proving highly contagious
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
Georgetown University will begin school year with all virtual classes for graduates, undergraduates
After initially stating that it would begin the new semester with some students attending class on campus, Georgetown University announced on Wednesday that all undergraduate and graduate classes will be virtual beginning this fall.
After initially stating that it would begin the new semester with some students attending class on campus, Georgetown University announced on Wednesday that all undergraduate and graduate classes will be virtual beginning this fall.
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
2 weeks of self-quarantine required for most when entering DC from 'high-risk states'
Some residents returning to the District after travelling outside of D.C. will have to spend the next two weeks in isolation because of the new self-quarantine mandate in place due to the coronavirus.
Some residents returning to the District after travelling outside of D.C. will have to spend the next two weeks in isolation because of the new self-quarantine mandate in place due to the coronavirus.
USPS urges jurisdictions to advise voters to request mail-in ballots no less than 15 days before election
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
States have varying deadlines for when absentee ballot registration needs to be completed, as well as when ballots need to be postmarked or received.
Second stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive
As Congress debates the next round of federal coronavirus relief, a fresh round of stimulus checks for Americans is seeming like an increasingly likely possibility.
As Congress debates the next round of federal coronavirus relief, a fresh round of stimulus checks for Americans is seeming like an increasingly likely possibility.
New quarantine rules when entering DC
Some residents returning to the District after travelling outside of D.C. will have to spend the next two weeks in isolation because of the new self-quarantine mandate in place due to the?coronavirus.
Some residents returning to the District after travelling outside of D.C. will have to spend the next two weeks in isolation because of the new self-quarantine mandate in place due to the?coronavirus.
Planet Fitness will require face masks inside gyms starting in August
Planet Fitness will freeze memberships for members who can't or refuse to wear a mask.
Planet Fitness will freeze memberships for members who can't or refuse to wear a mask.
COVID-19 leaves LA college student and teen brother only survivors in household
A 22-year-old college student in Los Angeles has been left to care for her 17-year-old brother, after the coronavirus swept through her household, killing first her grandmother, then taking her father, and finally her mother.
A 22-year-old college student in Los Angeles has been left to care for her 17-year-old brother, after the coronavirus swept through her household, killing first her grandmother, then taking her father, and finally her mother.
Costs racking up for local governments on COVID-19 messaging
Local governments in the D.C. area are spending tens of thousands of dollars on getting messages out to the public related to the COVID-19 pandemic, records obtained by FOX 5 show.
Local governments in the D.C. area are spending tens of thousands of dollars on getting messages out to the public related to the COVID-19 pandemic, records obtained by FOX 5 show.
Virginia high school football's shortened season creating challenges for players, families
The upcoming high school football season in Virginia will look different than any we’ve seen before. It’s now scheduled to start later than usual and be more condensed too, which is creating new challenges for some players, especially seniors who hope to play at the next level.
The upcoming high school football season in Virginia will look different than any we’ve seen before. It’s now scheduled to start later than usual and be more condensed too, which is creating new challenges for some players, especially seniors who hope to play at the next level.
Small Business Administration watchdog report cites ‘serious concerns’ over ‘widespread’ COVID-19 relief fraud
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
Dewey Beach mayor says DC mayor 'made a mistake' by putting Delaware on its ‘high-risk’ list
If you happen to be in Delaware and then travel into Washington D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that you must quarantine for 14 days.
If you happen to be in Delaware and then travel into Washington D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that you must quarantine for 14 days.
Report: 2,866 COVID claims, 48 deaths among federal workers
A report from the Labor Department's inspector general says nearly 3,000 federal workers have filed compensation claims for contracting COVID-19 on the job.
A report from the Labor Department's inspector general says nearly 3,000 federal workers have filed compensation claims for contracting COVID-19 on the job.
Red Cross asking recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma, citing shortage amid doubled demand
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
Delaware, North Carolina among states on DC’s ‘high-risk’ list
The District released its list of states that are considered “high-risk” for travelers on Monday.
The District released its list of states that are considered “high-risk” for travelers on Monday.
Some people keeping COVID-19 social lives a secret, according to new survey
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia Department of Health receiving complaints about businesses not complying with mask mandate
Governor Ralph Northam talked about how well Northern Virginia is doing in terms of COVID-19 cases and positivity rates going down on Tuesday – but what about how the region is doing when it comes to complying with the governor’s mask mandate?
Governor Ralph Northam talked about how well Northern Virginia is doing in terms of COVID-19 cases and positivity rates going down on Tuesday – but what about how the region is doing when it comes to complying with the governor’s mask mandate?
Virginia restores some COVID-19 restrictions, but isolated to Hampton Roads area
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam raised the specter of new COVID-19 restrictions for the Commonwealth over the weekend after health officials sounded the alarm over troubling data.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam raised the specter of new COVID-19 restrictions for the Commonwealth over the weekend after health officials sounded the alarm over troubling data.