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.
Judge blocks Hogan's early expiration of enhanced unemployment benefits
Maryland's governor wanted to end the enhanced unemployment benefits two months ahead of the date set by Congress.
Maryland's governor wanted to end the enhanced unemployment benefits two months ahead of the date set by Congress.
First case of COVID-19 Delta variant identified in St. Mary's County
The first case of the COVID-19 Delta variant has been discovered in St. Mary's County, according to the Health Department.
The first case of the COVID-19 Delta variant has been discovered in St. Mary's County, according to the Health Department.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
Some Virginia hospitals will require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
Some Virginia hospitals are joining Maryland and D.C. in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees.
Some Virginia hospitals are joining Maryland and D.C. in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees.
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.
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.