DC Department of Health warning residents about COVID-19 scams
As the District ramps up its efforts to have residents vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, the health department is warning people to be wary of scammers.
As the District ramps up its efforts to have residents vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, the health department is warning people to be wary of scammers.
Fauci to join Prince George’s County officials for coronavirus discussion
Dr. Anthony Fauci – largely considered a hero in the Trump administration’s efforts to combat the pandemic – will join Prince George’s County officials next week to discuss COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr. Anthony Fauci – largely considered a hero in the Trump administration’s efforts to combat the pandemic – will join Prince George’s County officials next week to discuss COVID-19 vaccines.
PANDA’S PLAYING IN THE SNOW! National Zoo shares photo of panda cub Xiao Qi Ji’s first time in the snow!
It might not have been a record breaking snowfall but it will be a memorable one for panda lovers across the D.C. region – and the world!
It might not have been a record breaking snowfall but it will be a memorable one for panda lovers across the D.C. region – and the world!
Illinois couple fighting coronavirus treated to 'dinner date' by hospital staff: 'Always inseparable'
An "inseparable" elderly couple was treated to a special date night in an Illinois hospital, after both being admitted for COVID-19.
An "inseparable" elderly couple was treated to a special date night in an Illinois hospital, after both being admitted for COVID-19.
TSA to enforce masks at all airport checkpoints, may deny entry amid new coronavirus variants
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
South Africa coronavirus variant found in Maryland, Gov. Hogan says
The South Africa variant is shown to be more resistant to COVID-19 vaccines so far.
The South Africa variant is shown to be more resistant to COVID-19 vaccines so far.
Disney World to still require masks for those who get COVID-19 vaccine
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
COVID-19 symptoms remained for at least 6 months for some Wuhan patients, study finds
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
Limited indoor dining resumes for many DC-area bars and restaurants, Montgomery County’s ban remains in place
Being able to eat and drink inside even at capacity had many bars and restaurants in the D.C. region rejoicing Friday night.
Being able to eat and drink inside even at capacity had many bars and restaurants in the D.C. region rejoicing Friday night.
WHO changes COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women
The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.
The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.
Seniors in Montgomery County turned away from confirmed COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.
Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.
Fauci warns new coronavirus variants are 'wake-up call,' says scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Fauci hopes COVID-19 vaccination for children will happen by late spring, early summer
The U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Friday that he hopes children will begin to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by late spring or early summer.
The U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Friday that he hopes children will begin to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by late spring or early summer.
Study suggests severe COVID-19 among pregnant women raises risk of preterm birth, death
Mild or moderate COVID-19 cases among pregnant women were not associated with serious complications in the study.
Mild or moderate COVID-19 cases among pregnant women were not associated with serious complications in the study.
Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights to Mexico and the Caribbean
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.
NIH launches online database to track, understand neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
Amid increasing evidence of lasting neurological effects from COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health said it has launched an online database in order to track these symptoms in hopes of better understanding how the coronavirus impacts the brain and nervous system.
NY may have undercounted COVID nursing home deaths by 50%
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state’s official tallies had previously acknowledged.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state’s official tallies had previously acknowledged.
Taking common pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccination could lessen efficacy, experts say
Experts warn that common over-the-counter pain relievers could interfere with the body’s immune response that triggers protection from illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Experts warn that common over-the-counter pain relievers could interfere with the body’s immune response that triggers protection from illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
UK variant, South Africa variant, Brazil variant: A guide to known coronavirus mutations
As the novel coronavirus continues to claim the lives of Americans and people across the world, multiple coronavirus variants are now circulating around the globe, triggering alarm among scientists and health officials.
As the novel coronavirus continues to claim the lives of Americans and people across the world, multiple coronavirus variants are now circulating around the globe, triggering alarm among scientists and health officials.
Race disparity in DC region’s early vaccine rollout data
There are not only problems with vaccine distribution, but equity issues are emerging with the rollout across the D.C. region.
There are not only problems with vaccine distribution, but equity issues are emerging with the rollout across the D.C. region.