Maryland panel paves way for school districts to decide individually on mask mandates
A panel of Maryland lawmakers voted Friday to end a statewide emergency order and enable local school districts to decide whether students must wear face coverings in school.
A panel of Maryland lawmakers voted Friday to end a statewide emergency order and enable local school districts to decide whether students must wear face coverings in school.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Fox 5’s Ayesha Khan shares wellness resources and help for mental health during cancer treatment
These past few weeks Fox 5 has taken you along reporter Ayesha Khan’s experience with stage three breast cancer.
These past few weeks Fox 5 has taken you along reporter Ayesha Khan’s experience with stage three breast cancer.
Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery, report says
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
Prince George's County mom warns parents about contaminated baby formulas
Less than a week after U.S. health officials told parents not to use three popular powdered infant formulas, a Prince George’s County mom contacted FOX 5 to double down on the warning.
Less than a week after U.S. health officials told parents not to use three popular powdered infant formulas, a Prince George’s County mom contacted FOX 5 to double down on the warning.
DC braces for trucker convoys that could bring gridlock to nation’s capital
The D.C. region is bracing for thousands of truckers that could descend on the District in convoy beginning as early as Wednesday that could trigger traffic jams, road closures and bring gridlock to areas in and around the nation's capital.
The D.C. region is bracing for thousands of truckers that could descend on the District in convoy beginning as early as Wednesday that could trigger traffic jams, road closures and bring gridlock to areas in and around the nation's capital.
Maryland Board of Education votes to rescind statewide school mask mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education has voted 12-2 to rescind the statewide school mask mandate as of March 1.
The Maryland State Board of Education has voted 12-2 to rescind the statewide school mask mandate as of March 1.
Baby formula alternatives that haven't been recalled
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating complaints of four infant illnesses after the babies reportedly consumed powdered infant formula from Abbott Nutrition’s facility in Sturgis, Michigan.
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating complaints of four infant illnesses after the babies reportedly consumed powdered infant formula from Abbott Nutrition’s facility in Sturgis, Michigan.
Montgomery County indoor mask mandate set to end Monday night
The indoor mask mandate in Montgomery County is set to expire Monday night at 11:59 p.m.
The indoor mask mandate in Montgomery County is set to expire Monday night at 11:59 p.m.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Leesburg teen cancer survivor headed to NBA All-Star Game
A 17-year-old cancer survivor is headed to the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
A 17-year-old cancer survivor is headed to the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
Elrich would have kept Montgomery Co. mask mandates in place until lower transmission rate reached
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he would have kept mask mandates in place until a lower rate of transmission was reached.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he would have kept mask mandates in place until a lower rate of transmission was reached.
Arlington County Schools will end mask mandates in March
Arlington County Schools will end mask mandates in March. The announcement came during a school board meeting Thursday.
Arlington County Schools will end mask mandates in March. The announcement came during a school board meeting Thursday.
DC COVID cases are dropping, residents have mixed feelings about returning to normalcy
The big picture with COVID appears to be changing.
The big picture with COVID appears to be changing.
Legislation to reinstate vaccine mandate in DC tossed
The legislation to reinstate the vaccine mandate in D.C. has been withdrawn from the council.
The legislation to reinstate the vaccine mandate in D.C. has been withdrawn from the council.
Fox 5’s Ayesha Khan shares a glimpse into her chemo treatment for breast cancer
Fight over Fear Pt. 2: Self exam, get a mammogram and advocate for your health. Pt. 2
Fight over Fear Pt. 2: Self exam, get a mammogram and advocate for your health. Pt. 2