US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
DOD issues order requiring face masks on all military installations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Spotsylvania County restaurant owner says he’s staying open after license suspended for COVID-19 violations
Health officials in Spotsylvania County suspended a Virginia restaurant's license for failing to comply with COVID-19 rules but the owner says he's staying open anyway.
Health officials in Spotsylvania County suspended a Virginia restaurant's license for failing to comply with COVID-19 rules but the owner says he's staying open anyway.
Ellume COVID-19 home test: US awards $231M contract to provide over-the-counter kits
The test, made by Ellume, can show results on the person’s smartphone within 15 minutes and is available without a prescription.
The test, made by Ellume, can show results on the person’s smartphone within 15 minutes and is available without a prescription.
Missouri lawmaker charged with selling fake stem cell fluid, claiming it was treatment for COVID-19
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
CVS, Walgreens to offer COVID-19 vaccines at some MD, VA and WV locations beginning next week
In an effort to get as many people vaccinated as possible, the Biden administration will start shipping COVID-19 vaccines directly to pharmacies as early as next week.
In an effort to get as many people vaccinated as possible, the Biden administration will start shipping COVID-19 vaccines directly to pharmacies as early as next week.
DC COVID-19 vaccine appointments continue to fill up quickly
Appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are filling up quickly across the country, and the District is no exception. Nearly 1,800 vaccination appointments were filled in 15 minutes on Thursday.
Appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are filling up quickly across the country, and the District is no exception. Nearly 1,800 vaccination appointments were filled in 15 minutes on Thursday.
KC Chiefs barber pulled mid-haircut following positive COVID-19 test, NFL sources say
NFL sources say a barber for the Kansas City Chiefs was removed mid-cut as soon as his positive coronavirus test came back, resulting in two players being placed on a reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Super Bowl LV.
NFL sources say a barber for the Kansas City Chiefs was removed mid-cut as soon as his positive coronavirus test came back, resulting in two players being placed on a reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Super Bowl LV.
Side effects after receiving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine normal, experts say
Across the country, millions of people have now been vaccinated for COVID-19. It’s an incredibly important part of keeping Americans healthy in the long-run, doctors say, but it may also make people feel a little sick at first.
Across the country, millions of people have now been vaccinated for COVID-19. It’s an incredibly important part of keeping Americans healthy in the long-run, doctors say, but it may also make people feel a little sick at first.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
Montgomery County Executive: 1-hour indoor dining limit idea came from a restaurant owner
In a regular Wednesday COVID-19 virtual news conference, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich told reporters the idea to implement a one-hour indoor dining limit came from a restaurant owner who was apparently dealing with people staying in their business for long periods of time. The responses from restaurant owners in the county on Wednesday include more frustration.
In a regular Wednesday COVID-19 virtual news conference, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich told reporters the idea to implement a one-hour indoor dining limit came from a restaurant owner who was apparently dealing with people staying in their business for long periods of time. The responses from restaurant owners in the county on Wednesday include more frustration.
Arlington County seniors question why they are not getting vaccine priority the same way as others
Some FOX 5 viewers in Arlington County told us Wednesday they’re worried they’ll be waiting a long time before getting a COVID-19 vaccine, let alone an appointment.
Some FOX 5 viewers in Arlington County told us Wednesday they’re worried they’ll be waiting a long time before getting a COVID-19 vaccine, let alone an appointment.
Thousands of Fairfax County teachers to work from home despite district's plan to send students back
FOX 5 is following up on Fairfax County Public Schools' plan for students and teachers to return to the classroom on February 16 – but on Tuesday, we learned thousands of teachers will continue to work from home.
FOX 5 is following up on Fairfax County Public Schools' plan for students and teachers to return to the classroom on February 16 – but on Tuesday, we learned thousands of teachers will continue to work from home.
After 53 years of marriage, couple dies 16 minutes apart after COVID-19 battle
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.