Results: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, about 70% effective
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
Ahead of Thursday meeting, FDA posts positive review of Pfizer's vaccine data
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
Bill Nye breaks down importance of mask wearing through science
"Masks work." That's the message behind a viral internet video made by one of America's favorite scientists and D.C. native Bill Nye.
"Masks work." That's the message behind a viral internet video made by one of America's favorite scientists and D.C. native Bill Nye.
Years of research paved the way for speedy COVID-19 vaccines
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped.
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped.
Should I wipe down groceries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.
If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.
DC schools, daycares account for the majority of COVID-19 outbreaks, according to data
Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.
Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.
COVID-19 cases surging following Thanksgiving holiday, health experts say
For weeks, public health officials have warned about a potential surge of COVID-19 cases stemming from Thanksgiving gatherings. Now, the experts say that surge is here.
For weeks, public health officials have warned about a potential surge of COVID-19 cases stemming from Thanksgiving gatherings. Now, the experts say that surge is here.
Cuomo says he, Fauci can be 'De Niro and Pacino' of vaccine PSA
Anthony Fauci, the government's foremost expert on infectious diseases, laughed as he heard Andrew Cuomo's suggestion for the two of them to star in a vaccine PSA.
Anthony Fauci, the government's foremost expert on infectious diseases, laughed as he heard Andrew Cuomo's suggestion for the two of them to star in a vaccine PSA.
‘He was not surrounded by friends and family’: Kansas man’s obituary slams people who won’t wear masks
“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”
“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”
Hundreds ill, 1 dead due to mystery illness in India
At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Trump administration passed up chance to lock in additional 100M doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
Pfizer, Moderna officials not attending White House coronavirus vaccine summit
Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.
Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.
Restrictions are 'hemorrhaging' businesses: Mrs. K’s Restaurant shuts its doors after 90 years
Mrs. K’s Restaurant and Cellar, also known as “Mrs. K’s Toll House” restaurant, has closed its doors after 90 years of business at the Silver Spring location. The leasing agent trying to secure a new restaurateur for the historic establishment told FOX 5 on Monday, coronavirus restrictions “are hemorrhaging businesses like Mrs. K’s.”
Mrs. K’s Restaurant and Cellar, also known as “Mrs. K’s Toll House” restaurant, has closed its doors after 90 years of business at the Silver Spring location. The leasing agent trying to secure a new restaurateur for the historic establishment told FOX 5 on Monday, coronavirus restrictions “are hemorrhaging businesses like Mrs. K’s.”
DC releases contact tracing data
Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.
Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.
UK readies for 'V-Day,' its first shots in war on coronavirus
It’s been dubbed “V-Day” in Britain -- recalling the D-Day landings in France that marked the start of the final push in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany.
It’s been dubbed “V-Day” in Britain -- recalling the D-Day landings in France that marked the start of the final push in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces $1,200 stimulus payment for select residents
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health have announced the D.C. government is providing a $1,200 one-time stimulus payment for D.C. residents who are currently receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health have announced the D.C. government is providing a $1,200 one-time stimulus payment for D.C. residents who are currently receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
Prince William County police issue warning about Netflix scam
Prince William County police are issuing a warning about a text scam that promises the recipient free Netflix – but instead swipes the user’s personal information, cash, or more.
Prince William County police are issuing a warning about a text scam that promises the recipient free Netflix – but instead swipes the user’s personal information, cash, or more.
DC suspends high school sports at public, private institutions
The District is suspending high-contact sports activities as it works to slow the spread of the resurgent novel coronavirus.
The District is suspending high-contact sports activities as it works to slow the spread of the resurgent novel coronavirus.
Recovery efforts in the District
The District is moving to provide relief to those who are suffering economic hardships amid the pandemic.
The District is moving to provide relief to those who are suffering economic hardships amid the pandemic.