Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?
Dentists can’t eliminate risk, but they are taking steps to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus.
Dentists can’t eliminate risk, but they are taking steps to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus.
Wearing a mask cuts own risk of novel coronavirus by 65 percent, experts say
Health experts have stressed the importance of wearing a mask to limit the possibility of infecting others with COVID-19, but a range of new research now suggests they also protect the wearer, according to a report Monday.
Health experts have stressed the importance of wearing a mask to limit the possibility of infecting others with COVID-19, but a range of new research now suggests they also protect the wearer, according to a report Monday.
Research shows social distancing compliance good across DC region
There’s no doubt about it, July 4th was a little different this year. Because of the pandemic, health officials urged people to skip the crowded fireworks shows and to hold off on the big family barbecues – but did people actually listen?
There’s no doubt about it, July 4th was a little different this year. Because of the pandemic, health officials urged people to skip the crowded fireworks shows and to hold off on the big family barbecues – but did people actually listen?
DeVos targets Fairfax County Public Schools' reopening plan
As school districts work to come up with plans to safely resume in-person learning in the fall, President Trump threatened on Twitter that he may have to pull federal funding from schools that don’t reopen.
As school districts work to come up with plans to safely resume in-person learning in the fall, President Trump threatened on Twitter that he may have to pull federal funding from schools that don’t reopen.
TSA makes changes after whistleblower's complaint: lawyer
The Transportation Security Administration has improved coronavirus protection for airport screeners after a TSA official accused the agency of endangering travelers, the whistleblower's lawyer said Wednesday.
The Transportation Security Administration has improved coronavirus protection for airport screeners after a TSA official accused the agency of endangering travelers, the whistleblower's lawyer said Wednesday.
Coronavirus-impacted Bed, Bath & Beyond to close over 200 stores as quarterly sales tumble
Bed, Bath & Beyond will close more than 200 stores over the next two years as part of a restructuring effort due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bed, Bath & Beyond will close more than 200 stores over the next two years as part of a restructuring effort due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Food truck owners find ways to stay afloat amid pandemic as many Maryland businesses continue to struggle
With so many DMV restaurants permanently closed or even trying to stay open during the pandemic, it seems one particular side of the dining industry in Frederick, Maryland, has found a creative way to stay afloat.
With so many DMV restaurants permanently closed or even trying to stay open during the pandemic, it seems one particular side of the dining industry in Frederick, Maryland, has found a creative way to stay afloat.
University of Maryland to hold some classes in-person this fall
The University of Maryland has announced it will hold some in-person classes during the fall semester amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The University of Maryland has announced it will hold some in-person classes during the fall semester amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 killed more in Florida, Texas in 1 month than hurricanes did in entire US over 20 years
More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.
More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.
RFK Stadium campus to host drive-in movies through October
The RFK Stadium campus will soon host a new drive-in movie series throughout the summer, and into the fall.
The RFK Stadium campus will soon host a new drive-in movie series throughout the summer, and into the fall.
‘Silent transmission’: COVID-19 largely spread by asymptomatic, presymptomatic carriers, study says
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
United sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
CDC says 87 percent of coronavirus-infected meatpacking workers were minorities
From April to May, 23 states reported COVID-19 outbreaks in processing facilities that reported on race and ethnicity, with 16,233 confirmed cases and 86 related deaths, according to an update published on Tuesday.
From April to May, 23 states reported COVID-19 outbreaks in processing facilities that reported on race and ethnicity, with 16,233 confirmed cases and 86 related deaths, according to an update published on Tuesday.
More than 3 million people have COVID-19 in the US, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
US Surgeon General stresses importance of wearing face coverings to reduce spread of COVID-19
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams joined FOX 5 to discuss a spike in coronavirus cases, the use of face coverings and the latest on the country's response to COVID-19.
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams joined FOX 5 to discuss a spike in coronavirus cases, the use of face coverings and the latest on the country's response to COVID-19.
US Surgeon General on why he doesn't support a nationwide mandate requiring face coverings
In an interview with FOX 5, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said concerns about over-policing is one of the reasons he doesn't support a nationwide mandate requiring the use of face coverings.
In an interview with FOX 5, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said concerns about over-policing is one of the reasons he doesn't support a nationwide mandate requiring the use of face coverings.
Scientists warn of potential brain damage linked to COVID-19
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
Biden wants US to produce more of its own pandemic supplies
Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.
Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.
Maryland-based company gets $1.6B from government to develop coronavirus vaccine
Maryland-based Novavax will receive $1.6 billion through the government's Operation Warp Speed to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as this year, the publicly-traded company announced on Tuesday.
Maryland-based Novavax will receive $1.6 billion through the government's Operation Warp Speed to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as this year, the publicly-traded company announced on Tuesday.
Report: Florida teen attended large event, treated with hydroxychloroquine before COVID-19 death
The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.
The parents of a 17-year-old Fort Myers girl gave their daughter hydroxychloroquine before taking her to the hospital to get treatment for COVID-19, according to a report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and WINK News.