COVID-19 cases climb across parts of DC region as CDC changes course on mask guidance
Areas across the nation and the D.C. region are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases as the highly contagious delta variant continues to spread.
Areas across the nation and the D.C. region are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases as the highly contagious delta variant continues to spread.
CDC issues new mask-wearing guidance as Delta variant cases spike
The Center for Disease Control has changed its mask guidelines for vaccinated people. Officials now saying vaccinated people in high transmission areas should wear masks indoors.
The Center for Disease Control has changed its mask guidelines for vaccinated people. Officials now saying vaccinated people in high transmission areas should wear masks indoors.
DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
Though rare, people testing positive for breakthrough infections talk with FOX 5
Experts say that breakthrough COVID-19 infections are rare and largely mild, showing vaccines are doing their job at keeping people from hospitalization or death, but FOX 5 spoke with two people who have recently tested positive to share their experiences.
Experts say that breakthrough COVID-19 infections are rare and largely mild, showing vaccines are doing their job at keeping people from hospitalization or death, but FOX 5 spoke with two people who have recently tested positive to share their experiences.
Several groups call for mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers
More than 50 groups representing millions of healthcare workers signed onto a letter Monday calling for vaccine mandates among doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field.
More than 50 groups representing millions of healthcare workers signed onto a letter Monday calling for vaccine mandates among doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
Emergency rooms see spike in children with respiratory symptoms
Emergency departments across the country are seeing a spike in pediatric patients and it’s not for COVID cases.
Emergency departments across the country are seeing a spike in pediatric patients and it’s not for COVID cases.
California orders all state workers, health care workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly
All state employees and all workers at hospitals and health care facilities across California will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and those who are unable or refuse to do so will have to be tested at least once a week.
All state employees and all workers at hospitals and health care facilities across California will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and those who are unable or refuse to do so will have to be tested at least once a week.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
COVID-19 cases rise in DC, Maryland and Virginia as delta variant continues to spread
COVID-19 cases are soaring across the country and are rising in parts of the D.C. region. The spike in cases is being fueled by those who aren't vaccinated and the fast spread of the delta variant, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, said on Sunday.
COVID-19 cases are soaring across the country and are rising in parts of the D.C. region. The spike in cases is being fueled by those who aren't vaccinated and the fast spread of the delta variant, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, said on Sunday.
Biden announces resources to support 'long COVID' on ADA anniversary
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools and transportation.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools and transportation.
Fauci says virus has 'peaked' for the vaccinated: 'We have two kinds of America'
Recent polls say 80% of unvaccinated Americans probably or definitely will not get the shot.
Recent polls say 80% of unvaccinated Americans probably or definitely will not get the shot.
DC Public Schools requiring face mask, covering for all students, staff
DC Public Schools are requiring all students, staff and visitors to wear a face mask or covering for the 2021-22 school year in addition to implementing other health and safety measures.
DC Public Schools are requiring all students, staff and visitors to wear a face mask or covering for the 2021-22 school year in addition to implementing other health and safety measures.
Concerns over Delta variant rise as more unvaccinated people contract COVID
D.C. Health reported four deaths and 200 confirmed ‘break-through’ cases as Delta variant concerns rise.
D.C. Health reported four deaths and 200 confirmed ‘break-through’ cases as Delta variant concerns rise.
DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
Pfizer vaccine 88% effective against delta variant, study finds
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
Death rates surge in Southeast Asia as COVID-19 spreads
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
Questions about the COVID-19 Delta variant? Health expert has answers
FOX 5 sought out Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for Health Security to answer common questions about the delta variant of COVID-19.
FOX 5 sought out Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for Health Security to answer common questions about the delta variant of COVID-19.
China rejects WHO's terms for further study of COVID-19 origins
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.