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.
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.
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.
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.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Cytomegalovirus: What the CDC wants you to know during the holiday
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
Hogan: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations reach record levels, surpass 2,000 amid omicron surge
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached record levels and have surpassed 2,000.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached record levels and have surpassed 2,000.
At home COVID test and PCR testing locations near me in DC: Where to find them from 12/29 - 01/02
Here's where you can go to pick up an at home COVID-19 test in the District and where you can find a PCR testing location:
Here's where you can go to pick up an at home COVID-19 test in the District and where you can find a PCR testing location:
Tucker Barnes says COVID-19 'hit me like a freight train' after testing positive
FOX 5's Tucker Barnes is home and resting after testing positive for COVID-19. "I'm not going to lie – it hit me pretty hard," he said when checking in with us Wednesday morning.
FOX 5's Tucker Barnes is home and resting after testing positive for COVID-19. "I'm not going to lie – it hit me pretty hard," he said when checking in with us Wednesday morning.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
COVID-19 surge continues to stretch DMV fire departments, hospitals thin
The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to stretch resources at area hospitals and fire departments across the DMV.
The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to stretch resources at area hospitals and fire departments across the DMV.
New CDC isolation, quarantine guidelines spark debate online, within medical community
Just one day after the CDC cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus, there has been plenty of disagreement about whether the new guidelines are the right call.
Just one day after the CDC cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus, there has been plenty of disagreement about whether the new guidelines are the right call.
Holiday Bowl canceled, UCLA pulls out due to COVID-19
UCLA was scheduled to face North Carolina State in Tuesday's 43rd annual Holiday Bowl. Tuesday afternoon the university announced it would be unable to participate.
UCLA was scheduled to face North Carolina State in Tuesday's 43rd annual Holiday Bowl. Tuesday afternoon the university announced it would be unable to participate.
Hugh Jackman has COVID; 'Music Man' shows canceled
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Video shows extremely long wait times at Virginia COVID testing site
SkyFOX video shows extremely long wait times at a Virginia COVID-19 testing site Tuesday.
SkyFOX video shows extremely long wait times at a Virginia COVID-19 testing site Tuesday.
Howard University to delay start of spring semester due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Howard University has announced the spring semester will be delayed until Jan. 18 for all undergraduate and graduate students due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Howard University has announced the spring semester will be delayed until Jan. 18 for all undergraduate and graduate students due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 surge due to omicron variant impacting testing sites, travel, NYE plans
The surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant is affecting multiple facets of Americans' lives from long lines at testing sites to travel delays to canceled New Year's Eve plans.
The surge in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant is affecting multiple facets of Americans' lives from long lines at testing sites to travel delays to canceled New Year's Eve plans.
Airbnb says it'll 'crack down' on New Year's Eve parties
Airbnb customers who don’t have a positive review history will be subject to restrictions
Airbnb customers who don’t have a positive review history will be subject to restrictions
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all
U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.
U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.
COVID-19 pandemic: Behavioral, medical experts look back on 2020, 2021 and predict 2022
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.