CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says

Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.

US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge

Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.

No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1

Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.

Postman Delvin Johnson retiring after decades with USPS

For decades, he delivered -- not just mail for the United States Postal Service in the D.C. region -- but kindness and respect.

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.