Poll: One-third of African Americans say someone close to them has died of COVID-19
A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.
A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.
‘As soon as my turn comes up’: Fauci says he will get COVID-19 vaccine on camera
Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.
Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.
US reports more COVID-19 deaths in single day than over 100 countries have since pandemic began
The U.S. recorded more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.
The U.S. recorded more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.
Failing grades on the rise for Montgomery County students
New data suggests students in Montgomery County Public Schools are earning failing grades during remote learning.
New data suggests students in Montgomery County Public Schools are earning failing grades during remote learning.
Survey: Widespread decline in social distancing preceded COVID-19 surge in US
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Overwhelmed hospitals scramble for help amid pandemic
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
CVS to give free coronavirus antibody drug to eligible patients in pilot program
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
Maryland state authorities intercept young boy with COVID about to board plane at BWI Airport
It was a close call for several passengers on their way to Puerto Rico on Tuesday before Thanksgiving when a mother and son were stopped minutes before boarding a flight at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after the child tested positive for COVID-19.
It was a close call for several passengers on their way to Puerto Rico on Tuesday before Thanksgiving when a mother and son were stopped minutes before boarding a flight at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after the child tested positive for COVID-19.
Cargo pilots preparing to deliver coronavirus vaccine
Cargo pilots have been working around the clock since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they're gearing up for an even greater task – the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.
Cargo pilots have been working around the clock since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they're gearing up for an even greater task – the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.
Medical, nursing school students heading from classroom to hospital amid pandemic
As COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. top 100,000, there’s an urgent need for medical staff.
As COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. top 100,000, there’s an urgent need for medical staff.
White House coronavirus task force: US ‘in a very dangerous place,’ COVID-19 risk at ‘historic high’
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
IRS admits to erroneously sending $34M in COVID-19 stimulus funds overseas
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
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.