What to know about getting a booster shot in the DMV
The CDC director is admitting confusion surrounding the booster shots. Who’s eligible? How soon can you get yours? Can you get one even if you’re not in the recommended groups? FOX 5’s Sierra Fox got those answers for you.
The CDC director is admitting confusion surrounding the booster shots. Who’s eligible? How soon can you get yours? Can you get one even if you’re not in the recommended groups? FOX 5’s Sierra Fox got those answers for you.
State Department spokesman reveals COVID-19 diagnosis
State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
Nearly 100 reporting symptoms of norovirus on Georgetown University
Nearly 100 people on campus at Georgetown University are reporting symptoms of norovirus.
Nearly 100 people on campus at Georgetown University are reporting symptoms of norovirus.
New York could use National Guard to fill ranks of unvaccinated health care workers
New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.
New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.
US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids’ shots
With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they’re confident there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future.
With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they’re confident there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future.
US booster shots start, even as millions remain unprotected
The U.S. launched a campaign to offer boosters of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to millions of Americans on Friday even as federal health officials stressed the real problem remains getting first shots to the unvaccinated.
The U.S. launched a campaign to offer boosters of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to millions of Americans on Friday even as federal health officials stressed the real problem remains getting first shots to the unvaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers
Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus.
Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus.
Maryland Governor Hogan announces immediate authorization of COVID-19 booster shots
Governor Larry Hogan has announced the immediate authorization of COVID-19 booster shots.
Governor Larry Hogan has announced the immediate authorization of COVID-19 booster shots.
2021 Marine Corps Marathon canceled due to 'security and safety precautions'
For the second year in a row the Marine Corps Marathon has been canceled.
For the second year in a row the Marine Corps Marathon has been canceled.
Montgomery County Executive Elrich's son contracted COVID-19 after breakthrough case
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s son has contracted COVID-19 after a breakthrough case, a spokesperson says.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s son has contracted COVID-19 after a breakthrough case, a spokesperson says.
CDC endorses Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
The CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
The CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
New disinfecting robots help keep classrooms clean in DMV
Schools in Virginia and now in Maryland have robots at the ready to help keep classrooms clean during the pandemic.
Schools in Virginia and now in Maryland have robots at the ready to help keep classrooms clean during the pandemic.
Fairfax County teachers demand compensation for teaching kids in quarantine
Teachers in Fairfax County are asking for more money for what they say, will be more work and hours spent.
Teachers in Fairfax County are asking for more money for what they say, will be more work and hours spent.
Does delta variant make COVID-19 worse for children?
The delta variant has been identified in at least 180 countries, according to the World Health Organization.
The delta variant has been identified in at least 180 countries, according to the World Health Organization.
Study: Wine is only alcoholic drink with health benefits — and it may just be the grapes
A study out of the U.K. found a lower risk of coronary heart disease through the consumption of wine, but a similar finding was also noted in alcohol-free wine.
A study out of the U.K. found a lower risk of coronary heart disease through the consumption of wine, but a similar finding was also noted in alcohol-free wine.
Rising COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County among 19-year-olds and younger
Nearly 30 percent of the new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County are being seen in people 19-years-old and younger, according to FOX 5's Bob Barnard.
Nearly 30 percent of the new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County are being seen in people 19-years-old and younger, according to FOX 5's Bob Barnard.
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Fairfax County schools adopting virtual plan for quarantined students
The Fairfax County Public School district is launching a virtual plan for students who are quarantined under COVID-19 protocols.
The Fairfax County Public School district is launching a virtual plan for students who are quarantined under COVID-19 protocols.
Salmonella outbreak detected in half of US states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Friday that an outbreak of salmonella due to an "unknown food source" has been detected in 25 states across the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Friday that an outbreak of salmonella due to an "unknown food source" has been detected in 25 states across the U.S.
CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
US COVID-19 deaths average more than 1,900 a day for 1st time since March
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.