Coronavirus responsible for 31 Virginia prison inmates' deaths

Figures from the Virginia Department of Corrections show that 31 prison inmates with COVID-19 have died since the start of the pandemic.

Non-profit helping laid off workers in Virginia

Intensive and quick training, help with job placement, oh, and a cash gift for completing your course –– the brand new non-profit Virginia Ready is partnering with community colleges statewide to provide people out of work because of the pandemic with opportunity and hope. 

Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million: Johns Hopkins University

The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.

US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools

The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.

Election 2020: How to protect yourself at the polls amid COVID-19 pandemic

Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?

Analyzing COVID-19 risk reduction
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Dr. Genevieve Brauning with Novant Health joined Fox 5 DC to answer some questions about COVID-19 as we move towards the end of the year.

Some DC public schools students returning for in-person education this week

Some D.C. students at select schools will return to the classroom for in-person education this week and throughout October, District officials announced on Monday.

Washington Nationals’ Juan Soto goes from coronavirus to batting title; baseball reaches postseason

The 2020 baseball season began with Washington Nationals' outfielder Juan Soto testing positive for COVID-19. Now, he's a 21-year-old batting champion — after beating out another player who went through his own ordeal with the coronavirus.

Some teachers worried about being first wave back to school

As some school districts prepare to start in-person learning, parents will still have the option to keep their student all virtual. But many teachers won't have the choice to stay home and it's prompting worries about the future and potential impacts to reopening plans.

Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds

A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.

Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic

Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.

After school yoga for families
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Kelly DiNardo of Past Tense Yoga joins the show to talk about a new option for families stuck in lockdown.

DC launching ‘pilot’ for return to live entertainment at 6 venues

D.C. music venues struggling under the restrictions prompted by the novel coronavirus may have a light at the end of the tunnel.

Virginia Health officials seek to block Trump rally

A Virginia health official is warning of a “severe public health threat” if a planned campaign rally for President Donald Trump goes forward Friday evening.