Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”

Montgomery County parents, teachers frustrated by COVID spikes, staffing shortages

Montgomery County parents, teachers frustrated by COVID spikes, staffing shortages

Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves. 

Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves. 

More than half of Montgomery County Public Schools showing COVID-19 'outbreak'

More than half of Montgomery County Public Schools showing COVID-19 'outbreak'

Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.

Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.

Northern Virginia school closings fueled by staffing shortages, COVID-19

Northern Virginia school closings fueled by staffing shortages, COVID-19

Parents in northern Virginia were frustrated that their children weren’t back to school on Thursday. FOX 5 is learning how it highlights a big problem schools are facing right now: staffing.

Parents in northern Virginia were frustrated that their children weren’t back to school on Thursday. FOX 5 is learning how it highlights a big problem schools are facing right now: staffing.

What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge

What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces 10 new COVID-19 testing sites

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces 10 new COVID-19 testing sites

Two days after implementing a temporary 30-day state of emergency, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced 10 new locations for hospital-based COVID-19 testing sites. 

Two days after implementing a temporary 30-day state of emergency, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced 10 new locations for hospital-based COVID-19 testing sites. 

Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says

Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says

The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”

The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”

Flight delays, cancelations increase due to winter weather, COVID-19

Flight delays, cancelations increase due to winter weather, COVID-19

Winter weather and rising COVID-19 cases continue to impact travel this week. There were roughly 1,800 flight cancellations across the U.S. Wednesday and close to 5,000 delays. 

Winter weather and rising COVID-19 cases continue to impact travel this week. There were roughly 1,800 flight cancellations across the U.S. Wednesday and close to 5,000 delays. 

Maryland Gov. Hogan: 30-day state of emergency activated amid COVID-19 surge

Maryland Gov. Hogan: 30-day state of emergency activated amid COVID-19 surge

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan implemented a temporary 30-day state of emergency amid the latest COVID-19 surge that has swamped hospitals across the state and pushed case numbers to record highs.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan implemented a temporary 30-day state of emergency amid the latest COVID-19 surge that has swamped hospitals across the state and pushed case numbers to record highs.

2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge

2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge

The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.

The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.

‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness

‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness

Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.

Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.

Demand for COVID-19 testing continues for students going back to school

Demand for COVID-19 testing continues for students going back to school

As many students prepare to return to the classroom after winter break and Monday's snowstorm, there has been a rush of people wanting to get tested for COVID-19.

As many students prepare to return to the classroom after winter break and Monday's snowstorm, there has been a rush of people wanting to get tested for COVID-19.

AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start

AAP: Child COVID-19 cases hit highest level since pandemic’s start

“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.

“COVID-19 cases among US children have reached the highest case count ever reported since the start of the pandemic," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.

Montgomery County Public Schools testing new system to curb COVID-19 threat

Montgomery County Public Schools testing new system to curb COVID-19 threat

Montgomery County Public Schools is testing out a new system to curb the COVID-19 risk as they announced Tuesday that 11 schools will close for 14 days starting on Jan. 5 due to the virus.

Montgomery County Public Schools is testing out a new system to curb the COVID-19 risk as they announced Tuesday that 11 schools will close for 14 days starting on Jan. 5 due to the virus.

COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths

COVID-19 cases surging but health experts say focus should be on hospitalizations, deaths

The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.

The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Each measurement has its value, health experts say.

Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection

Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection

"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."

"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."