Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Fake COVID tests: BBB warns of online scam to steal money, personal information
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
Boston Marathon bomber's COVID stimulus payment going to victims, judge says
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment can be used to help pay the millions of dollars he is ordered to pay his victims, a judge has ruled.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Montgomery County parents, teachers frustrated by COVID spikes, staffing shortages
Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves.
Posts on social media Thursday from Montgomery County Public School parents showed plenty of frustration about the return to school, including everything from staff shortages to misguided bus routes to a lack of communication with teachers themselves.
More than half of Montgomery County Public Schools showing COVID-19 'outbreak'
Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.
Around 60% of Montgomery County’s 209 public schools are now reporting a COVID-19 “outbreak,” according to a new color-categorized database the school leaders announced earlier this week.
Northern Virginia school closings fueled by staffing shortages, COVID-19
Parents in northern Virginia were frustrated that their children weren’t back to school on Thursday. FOX 5 is learning how it highlights a big problem schools are facing right now: staffing.
Parents in northern Virginia were frustrated that their children weren’t back to school on Thursday. FOX 5 is learning how it highlights a big problem schools are facing right now: staffing.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces 10 new COVID-19 testing sites
Two days after implementing a temporary 30-day state of emergency, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced 10 new locations for hospital-based COVID-19 testing sites.
Two days after implementing a temporary 30-day state of emergency, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced 10 new locations for hospital-based COVID-19 testing sites.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
Flight delays, cancelations increase due to winter weather, COVID-19
Winter weather and rising COVID-19 cases continue to impact travel this week. There were roughly 1,800 flight cancellations across the U.S. Wednesday and close to 5,000 delays.
Winter weather and rising COVID-19 cases continue to impact travel this week. There were roughly 1,800 flight cancellations across the U.S. Wednesday and close to 5,000 delays.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Maryland Gov. Hogan: 30-day state of emergency activated amid COVID-19 surge
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan implemented a temporary 30-day state of emergency amid the latest COVID-19 surge that has swamped hospitals across the state and pushed case numbers to record highs.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan implemented a temporary 30-day state of emergency amid the latest COVID-19 surge that has swamped hospitals across the state and pushed case numbers to record highs.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Why some medical experts suggest new testing method for COVID-19 omicron variant
When it comes to the COVID-19 omicron variant, some medical experts say we may not be testing properly for the virus.
When it comes to the COVID-19 omicron variant, some medical experts say we may not be testing properly for the virus.
Demand for COVID-19 testing continues for students going back to school
As many students prepare to return to the classroom after winter break and Monday's snowstorm, there has been a rush of people wanting to get tested for COVID-19.
As many students prepare to return to the classroom after winter break and Monday's snowstorm, there has been a rush of people wanting to get tested for COVID-19.