COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Frederick County eases COVID-19 restrictions on dining
Frederick County eased restrictions on indoor dining this week after improved COVID-19 metrics paved the way.
Frederick County eased restrictions on indoor dining this week after improved COVID-19 metrics paved the way.
Some Fairfax County students return to a greatly changed learning environment this week
Some young students in Fairfax County are returning to the classroom this week – and they’re learning how to do it safely.
Some young students in Fairfax County are returning to the classroom this week – and they’re learning how to do it safely.
Maryland Health Department deploys sound truck to fight vaccine misinformation
Residents of Prince George's County may see a truck in their neighborhoods this week blasting messages about COVID-19 and specifically, facts about the vaccine.
Residents of Prince George's County may see a truck in their neighborhoods this week blasting messages about COVID-19 and specifically, facts about the vaccine.
CDC study: Teachers could be key spreaders of COVID-19 infections, not students
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
39K in DC without unemployment benefits after technical glitch
A technical glitch is costing thousands of people who are out of work in D.C. their unemployment check. The Department of Employment Services said they have looked into the issue and those impacted should receive their money in the coming days.
A technical glitch is costing thousands of people who are out of work in D.C. their unemployment check. The Department of Employment Services said they have looked into the issue and those impacted should receive their money in the coming days.
‘Grim and horrific milestone’: Biden marks more than 500K American lives lost to COVID-19
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Vaccination appointments may be postponed in Montgomery County this week
FOX 5 has learned Montgomery County officials may have to postpone vaccination appointments later this week. The reason? Supply problems after last week's winter storms pounded much of the country.
FOX 5 has learned Montgomery County officials may have to postpone vaccination appointments later this week. The reason? Supply problems after last week's winter storms pounded much of the country.
COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.
FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
CDC school guidelines: What kids need when returning to in-person learning
Back-to-school certainly looks different in the era of COVID-19, from the items in your kids' backpacks to their transportation needs to identifying emergency contacts.
Back-to-school certainly looks different in the era of COVID-19, from the items in your kids' backpacks to their transportation needs to identifying emergency contacts.
Severe weather still creating vaccination hurdles in the DC area
Severe weather locally and nationwide is creating hurdles in the effort to vaccinate people against the novel coronavirus.
Severe weather locally and nationwide is creating hurdles in the effort to vaccinate people against the novel coronavirus.
Cleaning icy cars – rescuing puppies – all in a day’s work for FOX 5’s Bob Barnard in Leesburg!
FOX 5's Bob Barnard was cleaning icy cars – and rescuing puppies – on a cold and slippery morning in Leesburg!
FOX 5's Bob Barnard was cleaning icy cars – and rescuing puppies – on a cold and slippery morning in Leesburg!
Fauci acknowledges vaccines are less effective against one coronavirus variant
Fauci also advised that high school students can resume in-person by fall
Fauci also advised that high school students can resume in-person by fall
University of Maryland tells students to sequester-in-place due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The University of Maryland is urging students to sequester-in-place amid a rise in COVID-19 cases on campus.
The University of Maryland is urging students to sequester-in-place amid a rise in COVID-19 cases on campus.
Johns Hopkins doctor predicts Americans could have COVID-19 herd immunity by April
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
Clinical COVID-19 vaccine trials started for children
As millions of Americans wait to get their coronavirus vaccine, they're still not available for children, as kids were not part of the initial vaccine trials.
As millions of Americans wait to get their coronavirus vaccine, they're still not available for children, as kids were not part of the initial vaccine trials.
Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.