Wrong patient gets kidney at Ohio hospital
An Ohio hospital has acknowledged that a patient received a new kidney meant for someone else.
An Ohio hospital has acknowledged that a patient received a new kidney meant for someone else.
National Harbor to honor employees for service during COVID-19 pandemic
National Harbor will honor 14 local employees on Tuesday at the Waterfront Plaza who have been identified by employers, residents and co-workers as someone who went above and beyond during the pandemic.
National Harbor will honor 14 local employees on Tuesday at the Waterfront Plaza who have been identified by employers, residents and co-workers as someone who went above and beyond during the pandemic.
CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
5 Virginia mental health facilities shrink capacity, halt new admissions
The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental services in Virginia has ordered five of the Commonwealth’s eight adult state mental health hospitals to decrease capacity and temporarily stop admissions.
The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental services in Virginia has ordered five of the Commonwealth’s eight adult state mental health hospitals to decrease capacity and temporarily stop admissions.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Mobile unit offering COVID-19 vaccines in underserved communities
As most mass vaccination sites across the country and in the DMV have now closed, there are many underserved communities that still need help with getting people vaccinated.
As most mass vaccination sites across the country and in the DMV have now closed, there are many underserved communities that still need help with getting people vaccinated.
Team USA gold medal favorite is refusing vaccination ahead of Olympic Games
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
DMV parents express mixed feelings about new CDC student mask wearing guidelines
With a highly anticipated school year just weeks away, on Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
With a highly anticipated school year just weeks away, on Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Virginia child dies as a result of COVID-19
The Virginia Health Department on Thursday announced the death of a second child under the age of 10 as a result of COVID-19.
The Virginia Health Department on Thursday announced the death of a second child under the age of 10 as a result of COVID-19.
Some in US pushing for more COVID restrictions, masking, as delta variant spreads
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world and within the United States, some in the U.S. are pushing to bring back health measures from the peak of the pandemic, like mask-wearing, even for vaccinated people.
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world and within the United States, some in the U.S. are pushing to bring back health measures from the peak of the pandemic, like mask-wearing, even for vaccinated people.
Maryland Gov Larry Hogan announces vaccination scholarship promotion for state schools
On the heels of its successful VaxCash promotion, Maryland will now offer a vaccination promotion targeting prospective students.
On the heels of its successful VaxCash promotion, Maryland will now offer a vaccination promotion targeting prospective students.
Maryland health leaders say 100 percent of new COVID deaths are in unvaccinated people
The vaccine is working. That’s the message from Maryland leaders, who highlighted new numbers Tuesday aiming to prove their point.
The vaccine is working. That’s the message from Maryland leaders, who highlighted new numbers Tuesday aiming to prove their point.
Mixed opinions from Montgomery County parents on summer camp mask mandates
Mask wearing policies at some summer camps in Montgomery County are getting push back from parents.
Mask wearing policies at some summer camps in Montgomery County are getting push back from parents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.