Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases
Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.
Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.
Virginia health officials confirm first case of Omicron variant in the state
The Virginia Department of Health has announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in a sample from an adult resident of the northwest region of the state.
The Virginia Department of Health has announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in a sample from an adult resident of the northwest region of the state.
Mask mandate extension, vaccine passport could be in store for Montgomery County
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is recommending an extension of the indoor mask mandate as well as vaccine passports for restaurants.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is recommending an extension of the indoor mask mandate as well as vaccine passports for restaurants.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What if your child gets the wrong dose?
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
COVID-19 outbreak at Paint Branch HS in Montgomery County cancels some school and sports programs
Paint Branch High School in Montgomery County is responding to a coronavirus outbreak after over a dozen students and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Paint Branch High School in Montgomery County is responding to a coronavirus outbreak after over a dozen students and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Virginia Department of Health denies request for school COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Virginia’s Department of Health will not be moving forward with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students, a decision that comes just one day after the D.C. Council voted to require the vaccine for eligible students.
Virginia’s Department of Health will not be moving forward with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students, a decision that comes just one day after the D.C. Council voted to require the vaccine for eligible students.
DC Council votes on bill requiring students to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The DC Council voted on Tuesday on a bill to require DC students to get vaccinated once the COVID-19 vaccine for their age group is fully FDA approved.
The DC Council voted on Tuesday on a bill to require DC students to get vaccinated once the COVID-19 vaccine for their age group is fully FDA approved.
Biden requirement for COVID-19 testing 24 hours before international flights begins Monday
President Biden's planned requirement for incoming international travelers to have a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of departing began Monday.
President Biden's planned requirement for incoming international travelers to have a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of departing began Monday.
First 3 cases of Omicron variant identified in Maryland, Gov. Hogan confirms
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Friday that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in the state.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Friday that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in the state.
Omicron variant: South Africa may offer glimpse into the future
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.
Long-term COVID-19 smell, taste loss could impact millions, researchers say
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
Biden administration extends mask mandate for public transit through March
The Biden administration is extending a federal mask mandate for public transportation into mid-March, the White House announced on Thursday.
The Biden administration is extending a federal mask mandate for public transportation into mid-March, the White House announced on Thursday.
1 in 100 in Germany infected with COVID-19, health minister says
More than 1% of the German population is currently infected with the coronavirus, according to the country's health minister
More than 1% of the German population is currently infected with the coronavirus, according to the country's health minister
70 children ages 5 to 11 receive expired doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Prince George's County
The Prince George’s County Health Department has notified the families of 70 children ages 5 through 11 who received expired first or second doses of Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine.
The Prince George’s County Health Department has notified the families of 70 children ages 5 through 11 who received expired first or second doses of Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine.
Laurel farmer's market shut down due to lack of mask mandate compliance
A popular farmer’s market in Laurel was shut down Thursday by the Prince George’s County Health Department because of employees and customers not complying with the county’s indoor mask mandate.
A popular farmer’s market in Laurel was shut down Thursday by the Prince George’s County Health Department because of employees and customers not complying with the county’s indoor mask mandate.
Vaccine inequity: Global initiative to share shots struggles to meet goal
The vaccine alliance that helps run COVAX warned in internal documents that a substantial number of doses might only show up in late 2022 or even 2023.
The vaccine alliance that helps run COVAX warned in internal documents that a substantial number of doses might only show up in late 2022 or even 2023.
1-on-1 with Mariah Carey on her holiday classic, new Christmas special and more!
FOX 5’s Marissa Mitchell caught up with the Queen of Christmas -- Mariah Carey – to talk about her everlasting holiday classic, her new Christmas special and more!
FOX 5’s Marissa Mitchell caught up with the Queen of Christmas -- Mariah Carey – to talk about her everlasting holiday classic, her new Christmas special and more!
WHO urges elderly to postpone travel plans amid rise of omicron variant
The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.
The World Health Organization on Tuesday advised elderly and immunocompromised individuals to postpone travel plans amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus variant.
Maryland leaders address COVID-19 school mask policy, Omicron variant concerns
Maryland education officials will review the state's school mask policy during a virtual meeting Wednesday.
Maryland education officials will review the state's school mask policy during a virtual meeting Wednesday.