New Year’s Eve plans shift across DC region due to COVID-19 spike

Many in the D.C. region have shifted their New Year's Eve plans as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson tests positive for COVID-19

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling through Spain, he shared in a tweet Thursday.

Israel to offer 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to most vulnerable

Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.

Anne Arundel County to reinstate indoor mask mandate amid COVID-19 omicron surge

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that an emergency indoor mask mandate will go into effect across the county on New Year's Eve due to surging COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 leaves US children hospitalized in near-record numbers

During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.

Breakfast anytime at 'Day & Night Cereal Bar' in Clarksburg

FOX 5's Wisdom Martin visited the 'Day & Night Cereal Bar' in Clarksburg where they have gone beyond just putting cereal in a bowl!

Maryland hospitals seeing surge of residents looking for COVID-19 tests

Area emergency rooms are being overrun right now, but it’s not because of severe COVID-19 cases. According to doctors, it’s because people are showing up with mild symptoms looking for tests.

J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.

DCPS students, staff required to test negative for COVID-19 before returning to school from break

All D.C. Public School students and staff will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to school after winter break on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show

The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.

American University to move classes online for the start of the spring semester

American University will move classes online temporarily at the start of the spring semester due to the increase in COVID-19 cases locally and nationally. 

Montgomery County Executive calls on state for emergency declaration as vaccine passport considered

Legislation is being finalized as of Wednesday in Montgomery County concerning a possible vaccine passport as healthcare workers in the state are navigating a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases.

Charles County Public Schools to reopen for virtual learning after winter break

Charles County Public Schools will reopen from winter break on Monday for virtual instruction and students will learn online through Jan. 7 due to a current high positive COVID-19 percentage rate for the county.

CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks

As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.