FOX 5 uncovers how contact tracing works as DC expands program
D.C. announced Wednesday it will hire hundreds of people to work as contact tracers for the coronavirus and there are estimates that nationwide, a few hundred thousand people could be needed to do this work.
D.C. announced Wednesday it will hire hundreds of people to work as contact tracers for the coronavirus and there are estimates that nationwide, a few hundred thousand people could be needed to do this work.
Ocean City beaches, Boardwalk to remain closed until May 15 amid coronavirus concerns
The beaches and the world-famous Boardwalk of Maryland's most popular coastal resort town will remain closed until May 15 amid coronavirus concerns.
The beaches and the world-famous Boardwalk of Maryland's most popular coastal resort town will remain closed until May 15 amid coronavirus concerns.
No social distancing on the National Mall as federal guidelines expire tomorrow
Warmer temperatures and dry conditions lured crowds to the National Mall today.
Warmer temperatures and dry conditions lured crowds to the National Mall today.
Dad ‘blows out’ candles with hands in coronavirus pandemic-modified birthday celebration
Many people have been forced to adapt to a new reality because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one California man who demonstrated an inventive way of “blowing” out the candles on his birthday cake.
Many people have been forced to adapt to a new reality because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one California man who demonstrated an inventive way of “blowing” out the candles on his birthday cake.
Need toilet paper? You can order from the companies who produce it
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
Coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes throughout DC region could hinder reopening strategies
Coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes could raise questions about reopening strategies across our area.
Coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes could raise questions about reopening strategies across our area.
American crew on board docked cruise ship in LA not allowed to disembark
American crew members from the Holland America Line are stuck on a cruise ship now docked at the Port of San Pedro because of coronavirus concerns.
American crew members from the Holland America Line are stuck on a cruise ship now docked at the Port of San Pedro because of coronavirus concerns.
‘How did this happen?’: Doctor shares 4-year-old son’s harrowing battle with COVID-19
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
A doctor in Colorado blogs about her 4-year-old son's experience after testing positive for COVID-19.
Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
Some Americans ‘jumping the gun’ on loosening COVID-19 social distancing practices, researchers say
Research from the University of Maryland’s Maryland Transportation Institute indicates that Americans are social distancing less for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began.
Research from the University of Maryland’s Maryland Transportation Institute indicates that Americans are social distancing less for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
US COVID-19 deaths climb past 60,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
More than 226,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
More than 226,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
Experimental coronavirus treatment Remdesivir delivers 'positive data' in trial, says developer Gilead
Tonight, Dr. Anthony Fauci says clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 treatment showed “quite good news.”
Tonight, Dr. Anthony Fauci says clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 treatment showed “quite good news.”
Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issues order requiring 'universal' COVID-19 testing at nursing homes
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has issued an executive order requiring "universal testing" at all nursing homes just days after the Department of Health began releasing data related to COVID-19 at longterm care facilities in the state.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has issued an executive order requiring "universal testing" at all nursing homes just days after the Department of Health began releasing data related to COVID-19 at longterm care facilities in the state.
Nursing home staff cheers after 94-year-old Holocaust survivor beats coronavirus
A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.
A 94-year-old Holocaust survivor was greeted with cheers and the red-carpet treatment as he was released from quarantine after beating COVID-19.
Officials: 2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19
Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.
Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.
Virginia Tech could lose up to $240 million because of coronavirus
Virginia Tech estimates it could lose millions in revenue during the coming months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia Tech estimates it could lose millions in revenue during the coming months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.