How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges

How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges

At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.

At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.

DC’s new COVID-19 vaccination entry requirement begins this weekend

DC’s new COVID-19 vaccination entry requirement begins this weekend

The District's new vaccine mandate takes effect this weekend. Beginning Saturday, venues across D.C. will be required to check for proof of vaccination before letting

The District's new vaccine mandate takes effect this weekend. Beginning Saturday, venues across D.C. will be required to check for proof of vaccination before letting

Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month

Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month

The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.

The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.

Guillain-Barré syndrome: Jenna Jameson shares diagnosis — what is the rare disorder?

Guillain-Barré syndrome: Jenna Jameson shares diagnosis — what is the rare disorder?

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare, autoimmune disorder in which a person’s own immune system damages the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare, autoimmune disorder in which a person’s own immune system damages the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.

Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia

Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia

In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.

In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.

Family of supermarket employee sues over daughter's COVID-19 death

Family of supermarket employee sues over daughter's COVID-19 death

A Prince George’s County judge denied part of a motion on Tuesday to dismiss the case in a lawsuit filed by the family of a supermarket worker who died of COVID-related complications early on in the pandemic.

A Prince George’s County judge denied part of a motion on Tuesday to dismiss the case in a lawsuit filed by the family of a supermarket worker who died of COVID-related complications early on in the pandemic.

CDC reportedly set to recommend KN95 masks to protect against omicron variant

CDC reportedly set to recommend KN95 masks to protect against omicron variant

As omicron continues to fuel COVID-19 spikes across the country and the DMV, the CDC appears close to announcing a major change in its face mask recommendations.

As omicron continues to fuel COVID-19 spikes across the country and the DMV, the CDC appears close to announcing a major change in its face mask recommendations.

Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’

Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.

Maryland man recovering after receiving historic pig heart transplant

Maryland man recovering after receiving historic pig heart transplant

In what’s being called a historic, monumental breakthrough, a Maryland man is recovering after receiving the first heart transplant from a genetically modified pig. 

In what’s being called a historic, monumental breakthrough, a Maryland man is recovering after receiving the first heart transplant from a genetically modified pig. 

Prince George's County to begin handing out free at-home COVID-19 test kits

Prince George's County to begin handing out free at-home COVID-19 test kits

Prince George's County will begin handing out free, at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits this week, according to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

Prince George's County will begin handing out free, at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits this week, according to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

Montgomery County considering COVID-19 vaccine passport proposal

Montgomery County considering COVID-19 vaccine passport proposal

The Montgomery County Council is considering a proposal for a COVID-19 vaccine passport that would be required for patrons to enter bars, restaurants and other businesses.

The Montgomery County Council is considering a proposal for a COVID-19 vaccine passport that would be required for patrons to enter bars, restaurants and other businesses.

FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Montgomery County sheds light on public schools' 5% guidance controversy

FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Montgomery County sheds light on public schools' 5% guidance controversy

In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Director of Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Dr. Raymond Crowel, provided more insight behind MCPS’ abrupt decision to change the COVID-19 policy last week, which focused on a 5% COVID-19 positive case metric for guidance.

In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Director of Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Dr. Raymond Crowel, provided more insight behind MCPS’ abrupt decision to change the COVID-19 policy last week, which focused on a 5% COVID-19 positive case metric for guidance.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues 30-day emergency order to help hospitals

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues 30-day emergency order to help hospitals

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam took steps on Monday to increase Virginia’s hospital capacity and support healthcare workers responding to COVID-19 after a record number of hospitalizations were posted on Friday.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam took steps on Monday to increase Virginia’s hospital capacity and support healthcare workers responding to COVID-19 after a record number of hospitalizations were posted on Friday.

Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working

Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working

California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.

California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.

US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts

US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts

The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.

The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.

Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January

Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January

Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.

Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.