California mother files fertility fraud suit, alleging doctor used his own sperm to impregnate her

In one case, a Livermore woman said that she wanted her sperm donor to be Christian and share her husband's ethnicity. She was horrified when she found out her childrens' biological father turned out to be her Jewish doctor. 

Maryland lawmakers propose alcohol tax hike to address health disparities 

Maryland lawmakers and health care advocates proposed increasing the state’s alcohol tax on Wednesday to generate millions of dollars to address health disparities, which have been highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Maryland lawmakers propose alcohol tax hike
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Maryland lawmakers and health care advocates proposed increasing the state?s alcohol tax on Wednesday to generate millions of dollars to address health disparities, which have been highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Study: Antibody drug may reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations

A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.

UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

Prince George's County announces additional phase 2 reopening guidelines

Prince George's County announced additional phase 2 reopening and safety guidelines on Wednesday amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'

Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.

Trump disputes CDC director’s COVID-19 vaccine timeline

Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.

CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine

“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.

Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free

The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.

Dry cleaners struggle during pandemic
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With so many people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic many don?t need to wear the wardrobe they once did. FOX 5 Photojournalist Nelson Jones has the story.

7 DC bars to close 'for foreseeable future' on Halloween

Seven popular D.C. bars are set to be closed "for the foreseeable future" on Halloween following a six-month fight to stay open amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This story was first reported in the Washington City Paper.

40% of restaurants to close within 6 months without more coronavirus aid

At least 40% of restaurant operators struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic believe their businesses could go under within the next six months if there is no additional stimulus package from the federal government, according to a new survey by the National Restaurant Association.