How to travel and celebrate the holidays during the pandemic
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The holidays are upon us - and Dr. Amesh Adalja is on hand to help us celebrate them safely in the era of the novel coronavirus.

Belgium exempts gift-bearing St Nicholas from coronavirus bans

To ensure the merriment of millions of Belgian kids, the government is offering a special exemption from the stringent coronavirus measures to beloved St. Nicholas, who always delivers bountiful presents on the morning of Dec. 6.

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Dr. Janette Nesheiwat talks about staying safe from the novel coronavirus during the holidays.

Study: Models show limiting indoor capacity can prevent large portion of infections

Researchers at Stanford and Northwestern Universities have created models using anonymous cell phone data of Americans' movement in 10 large metropolitan areas to predict that limiting capacity of indoor activities can significantly cut down on coronavirus infections.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Some DC university students will face stringent COVID-19 requirements after Thanksgiving

D.C. is reporting its highest number of positive COVID-19 cases since May. This news is coming on the heels of Thanksgiving where families are expected to gather in larger-than-normal numbers.

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Travel restrictions by state: DC, Maryland and Virginia

Here's everything you need to know about traveling in and out of D.C., Maryland and Virginia after restrictions were put in place amid the coronavirus pandemic.

DC reports 206 new coronavirus cases Wednesday; highest single day spike since May

Washington, D.C. officials are reporting 206 new positive coronavirus cases Wednesday. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez says that, according to a D.C. official, that's the highest single day spike since May 20 of this year when 237 cases were reported.

Coronavirus-related face masks protect the wearer, too: CDC says in updated guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.

LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus updates in DC, Maryland and Virginia

This live blog provides the latest information on the coronavirus pandemic in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. 

Fauci says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine likely available for high-risk cases by December

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.

Surging coronavirus cases cause concern for Fairfax County teachers returning to classroom

Teachers and students in Fairfax County are slated to return to the classroom on Monday – and many are voicing concerns amid rising coronavirus cases in the county and across the nation.