Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
Virginia enforcing restrictions on bars after rise in cases
The Commonwealth is cracking down on COVID-19 restrictions violations after an uptick in cases in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area.
The Commonwealth is cracking down on COVID-19 restrictions violations after an uptick in cases in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area.
Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire
The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.
The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.
Neighbors rally after face covering confrontation at Old Town Alexandria coffee shop
An Old Town Alexandria business owner is receiving the support of the community after she says a customer became violent after being asked to wear a face covering.
An Old Town Alexandria business owner is receiving the support of the community after she says a customer became violent after being asked to wear a face covering.
Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Fairfax County Public Schools work to create safe learning environments ahead of new school year
The COVID-19 outbreak forced schools nationwide to end their school years early last spring. Since then, educators have worked to create safe learning environments for students to return to in the fall.
The COVID-19 outbreak forced schools nationwide to end their school years early last spring. Since then, educators have worked to create safe learning environments for students to return to in the fall.
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Prince George’s County requiring mandatory testing for public safety, health personnel
Prince George's County – one of the places hit hardest by COVID-19 in our area – is requiring thousands of its employees to go through mandatory COVID-19 testing.
Prince George's County – one of the places hit hardest by COVID-19 in our area – is requiring thousands of its employees to go through mandatory COVID-19 testing.
Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.
US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June
The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.
The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 13 million, according to Johns Hopkins
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.
The troubling milestone comes at a time when case counts are surging in the U.S. and some other nations.
DC hits a new milestone in COVID-19 fight: Zero deaths in 4 days
During the same weekend that Florida broke a grim record for the number of COVID-19 cases in a day, the District was on the cusp a more a welcome milestone.
During the same weekend that Florida broke a grim record for the number of COVID-19 cases in a day, the District was on the cusp a more a welcome milestone.
COVID-19 and heat: Temperatures, coronavirus cases climb in tandem across the US
Experts were hopeful the summer heat could dampen COVID-19. But record heat, along with a fast-spreading virus, continue to impact the United States.
Experts were hopeful the summer heat could dampen COVID-19. But record heat, along with a fast-spreading virus, continue to impact the United States.
FOX 5 looks into distance learning plans for the fall
Distance learning is the common denominator for most school district’s tentative reopening plans. That means most students across our area will likely spend some if not all their time during the week learning via a computer.
Distance learning is the common denominator for most school district’s tentative reopening plans. That means most students across our area will likely spend some if not all their time during the week learning via a computer.
Permanently Closed: DMV restaurants and businesses that will not reopen
Area restaurant associations estimate 25 percent of eateries may not reopen due to COVID-19.
Area restaurant associations estimate 25 percent of eateries may not reopen due to COVID-19.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook admitted via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 before the team departed for Orlando.
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook admitted via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 before the team departed for Orlando.
NY gov. warns visitors from 'highest-risk' coronavirus states to fill out paperwork or face $2,000 fine
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.