MIT created a cheap, reusable version of an N95 mask
Researchers have created an affordable, reusable version of an N95 mask that could help healthcare professionals as fears reemerge of a shortage in personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Researchers have created an affordable, reusable version of an N95 mask that could help healthcare professionals as fears reemerge of a shortage in personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
Maryland governor says there's no need for additional statewide restrictions based on current COVID-19 data
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says there’s no need for additional statewide restrictions based on current COVID-19 data.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says there’s no need for additional statewide restrictions based on current COVID-19 data.
Prince George’s County health worker killed by COVID-19 after requests to work from home were denied
As a veteran public health worker, Chantee Mack knew the coronavirus could kill. She already faced health challenges and didn’t want to take any chances during the pandemic. So she asked — twice — for permission to work from home.
As a veteran public health worker, Chantee Mack knew the coronavirus could kill. She already faced health challenges and didn’t want to take any chances during the pandemic. So she asked — twice — for permission to work from home.
DC mayor's office says mask violators could be fined $1,000
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says a general mask order in the nation’s capital will be expanded to anyone venturing outside.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says a general mask order in the nation’s capital will be expanded to anyone venturing outside.
Renting? Federal eviction relief expires July 24 as Congress debates extension — here’s what you need to know
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
United Airlines expands face mask requirements to airport lounges, ticket counters and baggage claim
United Airlines announced on July 22 that it is extending its face mask requirement from its planes into airports.
United Airlines announced on July 22 that it is extending its face mask requirement from its planes into airports.
Princess cancels more cruises amid coronavirus pandemic
Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.
Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.
Fauci to testify next week to House panel on coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic still inflicting a relentless toll on Americans, officials with the panel said Wednesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic still inflicting a relentless toll on Americans, officials with the panel said Wednesday.
MCPS addresses questions about attendance, grading & technology improvement in online meeting
What will the first semester look like when kids in Montgomery County Schools go back to online learning?
What will the first semester look like when kids in Montgomery County Schools go back to online learning?
FOX 5 digs into the science behind coronavirus restrictions
In the last 24 hours, several school districts across our area, including in Maryland and Northern Virginia, have said ultimately they want distance learning to continue this fall.
In the last 24 hours, several school districts across our area, including in Maryland and Northern Virginia, have said ultimately they want distance learning to continue this fall.
Fans at NFL games will be required to wear face coverings, according to league spokesman
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
Area motor vehicle offices facing COVID-related backlogs
Drivers trying to get an in-person appointment for driver or I.D.-related services are facing months-long waits for available appointments.
Drivers trying to get an in-person appointment for driver or I.D.-related services are facing months-long waits for available appointments.
Sensors floated as an idea to protect school air systems from spreading COVID-19
As more of our local school districts announce they will begin the year online only, there are many questions about what is being done to eventually bring students back safely.
As more of our local school districts announce they will begin the year online only, there are many questions about what is being done to eventually bring students back safely.
CDC says most people with COVID-19 should isolate for 10 days, rather than 14
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.