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.
Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Montgomery County to work on COVID-19 vaccine plan for kids
Leaders in Montgomery County are beginning to address plans to vaccinate children now that Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for kids ages 5 to 11.
Leaders in Montgomery County are beginning to address plans to vaccinate children now that Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for kids ages 5 to 11.
All DC school teachers, personnel required to be COVID-19 vaccinated by Nov 1
All D.C. school teachers, aides and other personnel who are regularly in city schools and child care facilities must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1.
All D.C. school teachers, aides and other personnel who are regularly in city schools and child care facilities must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1.
University System of Maryland among schools facing vaccine lawsuit
As more and more public agencies and private businesses mandate the COVID-19 vaccine, lawsuits are stacking up.
As more and more public agencies and private businesses mandate the COVID-19 vaccine, lawsuits are stacking up.
COVID-19 has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
8-year-old Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial participant shares experience
When Britni Prybol and her family decided to let her 8-year-old son take part in the Pfizer vaccine trials at Duke University, she said she had concerns, but determined the rewards outweighed any risks.
When Britni Prybol and her family decided to let her 8-year-old son take part in the Pfizer vaccine trials at Duke University, she said she had concerns, but determined the rewards outweighed any risks.
Biden will get COVID-19 booster shot on camera, White House says
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said there is no specific date set yet for when the president will receive his booster shot, but “he will do so on camera.”
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said there is no specific date set yet for when the president will receive his booster shot, but “he will do so on camera.”
COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
Loudoun County Schools reducing COVID-19 quarantine period
Loudoun County Public Schools is reducing the COVID-19 quarantine period for students.
Loudoun County Public Schools is reducing the COVID-19 quarantine period for students.
George Washington University requiring visitors to show proof of vaccination, negative COVID test
George Washington University is requiring visitors to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to be allowed on campus.
George Washington University is requiring visitors to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to be allowed on campus.