New variants of COVID-19 virus put health officials on high alert

Higher transmission rates among the delta and lambda variants are infecting more people in parts of the world and here in the U.S.

DC VAX DAY: Take The Shot, DC offers incentives for District residents to get COVID-19 vaccine

FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes and Marissa Mitchell visited Anacostia High School Tuesday for DC Vax Day – a day to get the information you need to be informed about COVID-19 and to get the vaccine.

Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact

The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Fireworks over DC for Fourth of July celebrations as fight against COVID-19 continues

Crowds gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Sunday to watch the fireworks for America's 245th birthday following a year of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people

Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.

America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients

Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.

Millions of Americans expected to travel for Fourth of July

Nearly 50 million Americans are expected to travel this Fourth of July holiday following a year of delayed and canceled trips due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests

A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.

Several DMV mass vaccination sites closing as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations decrease

It was only a few months ago when many health departments within the DMV couldn't even keep up with vaccine demand. But some health officials now say, COVID cases are continuing to decline, in addition to rate of hospitalizations, prompting them to begin closing most of their mass vaccination sites.

Marylanders still waiting for unemployment benefits are now suing Maryland Governor Larry Hogan

With the help of pro-bono lawyers, multiple Marylanders who are still waiting to receive pandemic unemployment assistance are now suing Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in an effort to halt the repeal of federal pandemic era federal unemployment assistance.

Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.

Montgomery County Shared Streets program to continue through the summer

The Montgomery County Council voted to continue the Shared Streets program -- that supports in-street activities like outdoor dining -- through the summer.