State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
Virginia expands capacity for school performances
Sports games won't be the only events that spectators will be able to attend at schools in Virginia.
Sports games won't be the only events that spectators will be able to attend at schools in Virginia.
George Washington University requiring vaccinations for students, faculty and staff
George Washington University is joining the growing list of schools which will require students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the fall, but also going a step further, requiring the same of faculty and staff.
George Washington University is joining the growing list of schools which will require students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the fall, but also going a step further, requiring the same of faculty and staff.
Fairfax County to open new mass vaccination site; Virginia sends COVID-19 vaccine reminder alerts
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and other federal and state officials will visit a new COVID-19 mass vaccination site in Tysons Corner Monday ahead of its Tuesday opening.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and other federal and state officials will visit a new COVID-19 mass vaccination site in Tysons Corner Monday ahead of its Tuesday opening.
Tears of joy as Sue Palka reunites with granddaughter after separated by COVID-19 pandemic
FOX 5's Sue Palka reunited with her granddaughter over the weekend -- and Sue says it feels so good!
FOX 5's Sue Palka reunited with her granddaughter over the weekend -- and Sue says it feels so good!
DC denies church's request for vaccinated-only section
A recent request for a seating plan to include a vaccinated-only section which would be exempt from social distancing requirements has been denied by the District government.
A recent request for a seating plan to include a vaccinated-only section which would be exempt from social distancing requirements has been denied by the District government.
Volunteers vow to keep pandemic food giveaways going in Prince George's County
Volunteers in charge of a pandemic food giveaway that started as a temporary project last year in Prince George’s County have vowed to keep that effort going and continue supporting communities most in need.
Volunteers in charge of a pandemic food giveaway that started as a temporary project last year in Prince George’s County have vowed to keep that effort going and continue supporting communities most in need.
Reston man pleads guilty in COVID-19 stimulus scheme
A Reston man is accused of stealing mail from more than 150 people in Fairfax County – and then using it to make counterfeit COVID-19 stimulus checks and other fraudulent financial transactions.
A Reston man is accused of stealing mail from more than 150 people in Fairfax County – and then using it to make counterfeit COVID-19 stimulus checks and other fraudulent financial transactions.
Montgomery County vaccination efforts complicated by Johnson and Johnson pause
Vaccination efforts in Montgomery County have been complicated by this week's pause of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine following reports of rare blood clots in six women who received it.
Vaccination efforts in Montgomery County have been complicated by this week's pause of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine following reports of rare blood clots in six women who received it.
Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
2 tigers at Virginia zoo test positive for COVID-19
Two tigers at a zoo in Virginia have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Two tigers at a zoo in Virginia have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
Most kids with MIS-C had mild COVID-19, some also developed neurological symptoms, research shows
New research has found that most kids with a serious inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus had no COVID-19 symptoms or just mild ones. Another small study found that many MIS-C patients also suffered neurological symptoms.
New research has found that most kids with a serious inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus had no COVID-19 symptoms or just mild ones. Another small study found that many MIS-C patients also suffered neurological symptoms.
American, Georgetown to require all on-campus students in the fall to be vaccinated for COVID-19
American University and Georgetown University both announced Wednesday that they will be requiring all students who come to campus for any reason in the fall to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
American University and Georgetown University both announced Wednesday that they will be requiring all students who come to campus for any reason in the fall to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Fairfax County to move into Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Fairfax County is preparing to move into the next stage of its vaccine rollout plan.
Fairfax County is preparing to move into the next stage of its vaccine rollout plan.
Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.
2 new studies find UK B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant more transmissible, but not linked to COVID-19 severity
Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.
Two new studies analyzing the worrisome B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant that first emerged in the U.K. found that while the strain is more transmissible, it did not appear to cause more severe COVID-19 illness.
Researchers launch study on whether Apple Watch, iPhones can detect illnesses like COVID-19
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
Moderna CEO says company anticipates ‘a lot of variants’ of coronavirus in next year
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.