FBI, federal agencies warn ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four U.S. hospitals this month, and could potentially impact hundreds more.
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four U.S. hospitals this month, and could potentially impact hundreds more.
Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
Health experts say Montgomery County is not in a 'good place' as COVID-19 numbers climb
During a weekly virtual briefing with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and the county's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard, leaders discussed that the county is not in a ‘good place’ when it comes to the number of COVID-19 cases, and in turn, not in a good place to reopen schools either.
During a weekly virtual briefing with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and the county's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard, leaders discussed that the county is not in a ‘good place’ when it comes to the number of COVID-19 cases, and in turn, not in a good place to reopen schools either.
Fauci estimates COVID-19 vaccine won’t be available until January 2021 or later
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t anticipate a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in the U.S. until at least January 2021, if not later, due to several regulatory hurdles still ahead.
Gov. Larry Hogan urges Marylanders to remain vigilant in face of rising COVID-19 cases across US
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is urging people in his state to remain vigilant in the face of rising COVID-19 cases around the country in a new interview FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is urging people in his state to remain vigilant in the face of rising COVID-19 cases around the country in a new interview FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
Diet drinks linked to same heart issues as sweetened beverages, study says
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
Dietitian advises drinking seltzer, herbal teas or fruit-infused water instead
Second coronavirus stockpiling wave may be coming — and it goes beyond toilet paper, cleaning supplies
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.
Putin orders national mask mandate in Russia as coronavirus spikes in second wave
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a nationwide mask mandate as a second wave of coronavirus cases put the country’s medical system under a severe strain.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a nationwide mask mandate as a second wave of coronavirus cases put the country’s medical system under a severe strain.
Colon cancer screenings should start at age 45, not 50, US health panel says
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.
CDC warns against eating Italian-style deli meats after listeria outbreak
A recent rash of illnesses involving contaminated deli meats has resulted in at least 10 hospitalizations and one death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A recent rash of illnesses involving contaminated deli meats has resulted in at least 10 hospitalizations and one death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Health officials point to living arrangements, workplace environment as recent common trends for COVID-19
Going to work or staying at home when you’re sick with COVID-19 –– some health officials in Northern Virginia say it’s not always an easy decision for those who don’t have much of a choice.
Going to work or staying at home when you’re sick with COVID-19 –– some health officials in Northern Virginia say it’s not always an easy decision for those who don’t have much of a choice.
Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
Survey shows Maryland educators concerned about reopening schools amid coronavirus pandemic
A survey of Maryland teachers finds that a strong majority don't think schools will be able to open safety for full in-person learning over the next several months as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
A survey of Maryland teachers finds that a strong majority don't think schools will be able to open safety for full in-person learning over the next several months as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Girl stung by American dagger moth caterpillar at Cabin John Regional Park
With many indoor activities closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending more time outdoors, and apparently, encountering creatures they aren’t so familiar with.
With many indoor activities closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending more time outdoors, and apparently, encountering creatures they aren’t so familiar with.
Maryland voters will see health ambassadors at the polls amid pandemic
Early voting is now underway in Maryland, and when people go to cast their ballots, they may notice a new type of poll worker they’ve never seen before.
Early voting is now underway in Maryland, and when people go to cast their ballots, they may notice a new type of poll worker they’ve never seen before.
Poll: Virginia voters say coronavirus, not economy, most important
Enacting restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is more important than removing them to get the economy going, according to a majority of Virginia voters polled this month.
Enacting restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is more important than removing them to get the economy going, according to a majority of Virginia voters polled this month.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.