Over-the-counter COVID-19 home test approved by FDA

The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.

Maryland Schools Superintendent requests COVID-19 vaccine priority for teachers, staff

Maryland Schools Superintendent Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D. has requested that the Maryland Department of Health include teachers, school staff and early child care professionals as the first priority in the plan to start COVID-19 vaccinations for essential employees in Maryland. 

DC area restaurants look to overcome winter challenges
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FOX 5's Kevin McCarthy goes to Hook and Reel in Prince George's County about how they're dealing with indoor dining shutting down.

US administers first Pfizer vaccine shots
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The US has begun administering its first round of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine.

UMD School of Medicine professor answers FOX 5's vaccine questions

University of Maryland School of Medicine's Dr. Wilbur Chen answered some of the biggest questions about Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine and the vaccination process and how that will impact the lives of Americans moving forward during the pandemic.

Snow removal crews grapple with COVID-19

You can now add snow removal to the long list of things that have had to change because of COVID-19.

IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

COVID-19 vaccine begins arriving in the District

The first batch of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in the United States overnight – and it has been sent to several locations in the District.

First batch of vaccine delivered to Howard University Hospital

The first batches of the COVID-19 vaccine have arrived to the nation’s capital. Howard University Hospital received 725 doses Monday morning around 7 am; 1 dose per staff.

Husband and wife who taught in Grand Prairie ISD die of COVID-19

Family members said Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell both died Sunday because of COVID-19. They were teachers in the Grand Prairie school district.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.

Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say

British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.

Face masks make it difficult for deaf people to communicate

Jackie Collins said she now asks people to type their responses on her phone, and she disinfects her screen once the exchange is over.

Oregon to replace Washington in Pac-12 football championship game against USC

The Pac-12 has decided to replace Washington with Oregon in the upcoming Pac-12 Football Championship Game against USC, officials announced on Monday.