Report: 2,866 COVID claims, 48 deaths among federal workers
A report from the Labor Department's inspector general says nearly 3,000 federal workers have filed compensation claims for contracting COVID-19 on the job.
A report from the Labor Department's inspector general says nearly 3,000 federal workers have filed compensation claims for contracting COVID-19 on the job.
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease
New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia
New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia
Red Cross asking recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma, citing shortage amid doubled demand
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
The American Red Cross tweeted on Tuesday a need for the plasma of fully recovered COVID-19 patients due to an emergency shortage.
Delaware, North Carolina among states on DC’s ‘high-risk’ list
The District released its list of states that are considered “high-risk” for travelers on Monday.
The District released its list of states that are considered “high-risk” for travelers on Monday.
Some people keeping COVID-19 social lives a secret, according to new survey
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Researchers say they’re 1 step closer to delaying aging process, possibly extending human lifespan
Researchers at UC San Diego have identified an aging circuit that could allow for genetically engineered prolonged life.
Researchers at UC San Diego have identified an aging circuit that could allow for genetically engineered prolonged life.
Virginia Department of Health receiving complaints about businesses not complying with mask mandate
Governor Ralph Northam talked about how well Northern Virginia is doing in terms of COVID-19 cases and positivity rates going down on Tuesday – but what about how the region is doing when it comes to complying with the governor’s mask mandate?
Governor Ralph Northam talked about how well Northern Virginia is doing in terms of COVID-19 cases and positivity rates going down on Tuesday – but what about how the region is doing when it comes to complying with the governor’s mask mandate?
Virginia restores some COVID-19 restrictions, but isolated to Hampton Roads area
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam raised the specter of new COVID-19 restrictions for the Commonwealth over the weekend after health officials sounded the alarm over troubling data.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam raised the specter of new COVID-19 restrictions for the Commonwealth over the weekend after health officials sounded the alarm over troubling data.
Democrats, GOP far apart as coronavirus aid talks intensify
The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast.
The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast.
Virginia Ralph Northam addresses concerning coronavirus statistics
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam provided an update on the state's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam provided an update on the state's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday.
Nationals vote against Miami road series after COVID-19 outbreak, according to report
The Washington Nationals have voted against going to Miami later this week for a three game road swing after multiple Marlins players were confirmed for COVID-19, according to a report.
The Washington Nationals have voted against going to Miami later this week for a three game road swing after multiple Marlins players were confirmed for COVID-19, according to a report.
FDA's rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers expands
A dozen hand sanitizers have been added to the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of dangerous cleansers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
A dozen hand sanitizers have been added to the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of dangerous cleansers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
Doctor Walking MLB stadiums for health care workers
Dr. Dave Mayer with MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety, is walking to MLB stadiums across the country to for health care worker.
Dr. Dave Mayer with MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety, is walking to MLB stadiums across the country to for health care worker.
49ers' Richard Sherman predicts NFL will forge ahead if team has Marlins-like coronavirus outbreak
Sherman added that anyone who contracted the illness could be simply replaced.
Sherman added that anyone who contracted the illness could be simply replaced.
Parents consider homeschooling and other options for the fall amid COVID-19 crisis
Parents across the region are searching for alternative ways to teach their children as the school year approaches.
Parents across the region are searching for alternative ways to teach their children as the school year approaches.
Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
Montgomery County exec attended live event later discovered not allowed under state restrictions
As area counties crackdown on businesses not complying with COVID-19 restrictions, FOX 5 also learned Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich attended an event that is actually not allowed under state pandemic regulations.
As area counties crackdown on businesses not complying with COVID-19 restrictions, FOX 5 also learned Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich attended an event that is actually not allowed under state pandemic regulations.
Salmonella outbreak hits 23 states, source unknown: CDC
The CDC said a specific food item, grocery store or restaurant chain had not yet been identified as the source of infections.
The CDC said a specific food item, grocery store or restaurant chain had not yet been identified as the source of infections.
CDC: 40% of US adults have at least 1 condition that puts them at risk of developing severe COVID-19
The CDC’s report indicated that the Southeast, which has become one of the hardest-hit regions of the country, has a high prevalence of preexisting conditions.
The CDC’s report indicated that the Southeast, which has become one of the hardest-hit regions of the country, has a high prevalence of preexisting conditions.