University of Maryland football game canceled due to Michigan COVID-19 concerns
The University of Maryland’s football game against Michigan scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
The University of Maryland’s football game against Michigan scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam releases vaccine distribution plan
Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam just announced 70,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine could be distributed in the Commonwealth as soon as mid-December –– if Pfizer gets FDA approval at its hearing on December 10.
Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam just announced 70,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine could be distributed in the Commonwealth as soon as mid-December –– if Pfizer gets FDA approval at its hearing on December 10.
More than 12K COVID-19 deaths reported in US over past week as hospitalizations surpass 98K
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
Culpeper County to pay parents who suffered financial hardship due to coronavirus pandemic
FOX 5 is hearing from families about a new program in Culpeper County to cut checks to parents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
FOX 5 is hearing from families about a new program in Culpeper County to cut checks to parents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Healthy 35-year-old Midlothian man with no underlying conditions dies of COVID-19
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
Tennessee baby born from embryo frozen more than 27 years ago
Molly Everette Gibson was born in October 2020 from an embryo that had been frozen and stored since 1992.
Molly Everette Gibson was born in October 2020 from an embryo that had been frozen and stored since 1992.
CDC shortens coronavirus exposure quarantine period
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
Officials said quarantine can now end after 10 days without a COVID-19 test, if the person reports no symptoms, or after seven days with a negative test result if the person reports no symptoms.
Thousands of Prince William County students return to the classroom
In northern Virginia, first-grade students are back in the classroom today in Prince William County. The return to in-person instruction is happening amid rising coronavirus case numbers.
In northern Virginia, first-grade students are back in the classroom today in Prince William County. The return to in-person instruction is happening amid rising coronavirus case numbers.
1 in 6 cancer patients who contract COVID-19 die from it, doctor says
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is making cancer patients more vulnerable than ever. In addition to being confronted with two deadly diseases, patients are less likely to seek treatment for their cancer out of fear of the novel coronavirus. On top of that, according to the Inova Schar Cancer Institute's Dr. John Deeken, the death rate from COVID-19 in cancer patients is exceedingly high.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is making cancer patients more vulnerable than ever. In addition to being confronted with two deadly diseases, patients are less likely to seek treatment for their cancer out of fear of the novel coronavirus. On top of that, according to the Inova Schar Cancer Institute's Dr. John Deeken, the death rate from COVID-19 in cancer patients is exceedingly high.
University of Maryland, George Mason Friday game canceled due to COVID-19 case
For the second time this week, a University of Maryland men’s basketball game has been cancelled due to a positive COVID-19 case.
For the second time this week, a University of Maryland men’s basketball game has been cancelled due to a positive COVID-19 case.
Oregon mink farm confirms presence of coronavirus
In the United States, Utah, Michigan and Wisconsin have already reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink.
In the United States, Utah, Michigan and Wisconsin have already reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink.
California couple makes last-minute changes after bride tests positive for virus
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Glen Burnie bowling alley manager attacked by 8 men who refused to wear masks, police say
A Glen Burnie bowling alley manager was attacked by eight men after he kicked them out for refusing to wear masks, according to police.
A Glen Burnie bowling alley manager was attacked by eight men after he kicked them out for refusing to wear masks, according to police.
1st suit of its kind: California failing to meet needs of students, teachers during pandemic
This is the first suit in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students and teachers during the pandemic.
This is the first suit in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students and teachers during the pandemic.
2021 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge goes ‘all virtual’ due to COVID-19 case spike in state
The 2021 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge is going all virtual due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.
The 2021 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge is going all virtual due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.
'We’re going to see a climbing death toll': Morgues, hospitals overflow amid coronavirus surge
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Attorney: Employers likely able to require COVID-19 vaccine
As coronavirus vaccine candidates make their way closer to possible emergency use authorization by U.S. regulators, many are wondering if employers can require employees to get the vaccine. A D.C.-area employment attorney and existing Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance point to the answer being yes.
As coronavirus vaccine candidates make their way closer to possible emergency use authorization by U.S. regulators, many are wondering if employers can require employees to get the vaccine. A D.C.-area employment attorney and existing Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance point to the answer being yes.
COVID risk may not bring Santa Claus to Town of Poolesville; fire department waits on final decision
Santa Claus’ trip around town, in the Town of Poolesville in Upper Montgomery County, might not happen.
Santa Claus’ trip around town, in the Town of Poolesville in Upper Montgomery County, might not happen.
Maryland loses youngest COVID-19 victim to date: a 1-year-old boy
The state of Maryland lost its youngest victim to the novel coronavirus on Monday – a one-year-old boy, Governor Larry Hogan announced during a Tuesday evening press conference while appearing to get emotional.
The state of Maryland lost its youngest victim to the novel coronavirus on Monday – a one-year-old boy, Governor Larry Hogan announced during a Tuesday evening press conference while appearing to get emotional.
Increase in COVID-19 cases reported among trash, recycling crews in Manassas
Officials in Manassas announced Monday that there has been a dramatic increase in cases of COVID-19 among trash and recycling crews.
Officials in Manassas announced Monday that there has been a dramatic increase in cases of COVID-19 among trash and recycling crews.