Maryland, Michigan State game canceled after being rescheduled due to COVID-19

Maryland Athletics has canceled Saturday's scheduled football game against Michigan State due to COVID-19 concerns. The game will not be rescheduled and all team training activities have been paused.

Some states told they won't receive expected number of doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Several states say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of distribution, prompting worries about potential delays in shots for health care workers and long-term care residents.

FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.

First on FOX: Montgomery County restaurants plan to challenge indoor dining restriction

A group of Montgomery County restaurants said they are filing a restraining order against the county’s coronavirus restriction on indoor dining. At this time, patrons can only eat outside.

Hogan issues order limiting nonessential travel in Maryland ahead of the holidays; Santa exempt

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan urged the public to stay diligent and stay home during the holidays this year in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state. 

Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress

Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.

US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day

Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.

Virginia Governor Northam says he will 'absolutely' take COVID-19 vaccine when available

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said he would absolutely get the COVID-19 vaccine once it is made available to him. Speaking with FOX 5 on Thursday, Northam said the state received 70,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on Monday. He says he hopes to get an addition 140,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine for the state once it is approved. Northam, a physician, says he has followed the data released regarding the vaccines and is confident they are safe. He also encourages all Virginians to get the vaccine once it is available to them.

Pfizer vs. Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: what's the difference?
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Healthcare expert Seth Denson talks to FOX 5 about the differences between the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, but also how they are similar.

What the holidays should look like during the COVID-19 pandemic
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GMU Global Health and Epidemiology professor Dr. Amira Roess talks to FOX 5 about how COVID-19 will and should impact traditional holiday plans to keep everyone safe and help slow the spread of the virus.

Mayor Bowser issues order modifying limits on large gatherings in DC

Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order Tuesday that modifies Phase Two limits on large gatherings in the District and confirms 25 percent occupancy caps for constitutionally protected, recreational, and commercial activity.

Judge blocks executive order that bans indoor dining in Anne Arundel County

A judge has blocked an executive order from Anne Arundel County that bans indoor dining, allowing it to continue until at least Dec. 28 when there is a hearing scheduled.

Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out

On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.