Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
Frederick County fox that attacked person on a trail tested positive for rabies
Frederick County health officials are warning residents after a fox that attacked one person and chased several others on a trail near Foxville Road tested positive for rabies.
Frederick County health officials are warning residents after a fox that attacked one person and chased several others on a trail near Foxville Road tested positive for rabies.
FOX 5 congratulates assignment editor Lerita and family on birth of newborn baby girl!
The FOX 5 family is sending lots of love to its newest addition!
The FOX 5 family is sending lots of love to its newest addition!
Prince William County opening new ‘mass vaccination’ site next week
Virginia is opening new ‘mass vaccination sites’ across the Commonwealth - and the newest one will arrive in Prince William County next week.
Virginia is opening new ‘mass vaccination sites’ across the Commonwealth - and the newest one will arrive in Prince William County next week.
Fairfax County Public Schools plan for in-person learning 5 days a week this fall
Fairfax County Public Schools say they will be returning to five days a week of in-person learning in the fall.
Fairfax County Public Schools say they will be returning to five days a week of in-person learning in the fall.
Baby born with COVID-19 antibodies, doctors say
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.
Two pediatricians in Florida believe they have found the first baby born with COVID-19 antibodies.
Children participating in Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial talk to FOX 5 about their experience
Drugmaker Moderna announced Tuesday that it’s started testing the COVID-19 vaccine on babies and young children. That trial is now underway with over 6,700 participants in the U.S. and Canada.
Drugmaker Moderna announced Tuesday that it’s started testing the COVID-19 vaccine on babies and young children. That trial is now underway with over 6,700 participants in the U.S. and Canada.
Comedian The Kid Mero, of 'the Bodega Boys,' says he has contracted COVID-19
NSFW comedian The Kid Mero from the "Bodega Boys" has announced he has contracted COVID-19.
NSFW comedian The Kid Mero from the "Bodega Boys" has announced he has contracted COVID-19.
'I'm not throwing away my shot': Doctors use 'Hamilton' inspiration to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
A group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative in order to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative in order to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'I would recommend it': Trump urges hesitant supporters to get COVID-19 vaccine
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
TSA looks to disinfect airport bins with ultraviolet lights to prevent COVID-19 spread
The Transportation Security Administration wants to add another layer of protection for passengers against COVID-19.
The Transportation Security Administration wants to add another layer of protection for passengers against COVID-19.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
US travel on the rise as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn pandemic isn’t over
Some destination hot spots are already seeing waves of travelers as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn the pandemic is not over yet.
Some destination hot spots are already seeing waves of travelers as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, but medical experts warn the pandemic is not over yet.
'COVID hasn't disappeared': As more restrictions are lifted, health officials say to stay diligent
It's been a year of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, but as more and more are being lifted, we're getting a reality check about the current risk of some common activities.
It's been a year of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, but as more and more are being lifted, we're getting a reality check about the current risk of some common activities.
New Prince George’s County vaccination clinic opening at First Baptist Church of Glenarden
A new vaccination clinic opening in Prince George's County is expected to help expand community access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
A new vaccination clinic opening in Prince George's County is expected to help expand community access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Germantown campus of Montgomery College could host Maryland's newest mass vaccination site: county officials
Montgomery County – which saw the first COVID-19 cases in the region a year ago – could soon have its own mass vaccination site, according to local officials.
Montgomery County – which saw the first COVID-19 cases in the region a year ago – could soon have its own mass vaccination site, according to local officials.
Washington Nationals release new health and safety measures for fans returning to Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals have put into place new health and safety measures for fans returning to the stands at Nationals Park this season.
The Washington Nationals have put into place new health and safety measures for fans returning to the stands at Nationals Park this season.
Detroit officials: Nurse caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from TCF Center
Detroit officials said a nurse was caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from the TCF Center after another employee reported her.
Detroit officials said a nurse was caught stealing COVID-19 vaccines from the TCF Center after another employee reported her.
Swollen lymph nodes can be side effect of COVID-19 vaccine and confused for cancer, doctors say
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.