DC to require government employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Bowser says
As the highly transmissible delta variant continues to drive COVID-19 numbers up across the country, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city will require D.C. government employees to be vaccinated.
As the highly transmissible delta variant continues to drive COVID-19 numbers up across the country, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city will require D.C. government employees to be vaccinated.
Preliminary estimates reveal staff vaccination rates at DC-area school districts
In the last week FOX 5 obtained data from six of the largest school districts in the D.C. region which provides an estimate of how many teachers and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.
In the last week FOX 5 obtained data from six of the largest school districts in the D.C. region which provides an estimate of how many teachers and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Reba McEntire reveals she caught coronavirus despite being vaccinated: 'It's not fun to get this'
The country music star encouraged everyone to wear a mask and 'stay safe'
The country music star encouraged everyone to wear a mask and 'stay safe'
Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
George Mason professor suing school over vaccine mandate
A George Mason University law professor is suing the school over its vaccine mandate, arguing he shouldn't have to get vaccinated because he has natural immunity from COVID-19 antibodies.
A George Mason University law professor is suing the school over its vaccine mandate, arguing he shouldn't have to get vaccinated because he has natural immunity from COVID-19 antibodies.
Stafford County first day of school as students, teachers return amid rising COVID-19 cases
Stafford County Public School students and teachers return to the classroom Monday as the school year begins amid rising coronavirus cases.
Stafford County Public School students and teachers return to the classroom Monday as the school year begins amid rising coronavirus cases.
DC ramps up COVID-19 testing site as US tops 100K new infections a day
The District is ramping up its COVID-19 testing as coronavirus cases rise across the country.
The District is ramping up its COVID-19 testing as coronavirus cases rise across the country.
Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Fall Out Boy cancels Nationals Park show after positive COVID test
The band was set to perform Sunday night at Nationals Park.
The band was set to perform Sunday night at Nationals Park.
Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Some in US getting COVID-19 boosters without FDA approval
The U.S. government has not yet approved booster shots against the virus, saying it has yet to see evidence they are necessary.
The U.S. government has not yet approved booster shots against the virus, saying it has yet to see evidence they are necessary.
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
The U.S. was averaging about 11,000 cases a day in late June. Now the number is 107,143.
The U.S. was averaging about 11,000 cases a day in late June. Now the number is 107,143.
Maryland company’s product detects COVID-19 by testing air quality
A Maryland company is responsible for a new product that can detect COVID-19 particles by testing air quality – and some believe it could be a game changer for schools and businesses.
A Maryland company is responsible for a new product that can detect COVID-19 particles by testing air quality – and some believe it could be a game changer for schools and businesses.
Keeping your kids safe when they're too young to be vaccinated
Masks are back, COVID cases are on the rise – and it’s got a lot of parents concerned about children who are too young to be vaccinated.
Masks are back, COVID cases are on the rise – and it’s got a lot of parents concerned about children who are too young to be vaccinated.
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
'There are no beds left': Louisiana hospital says state in 'darkest days' of pandemic
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”