UMD sees COVID-19 spike first full week of semester, suspends students
The University of Maryland College, Park has suspended 19 students who are alleged to have violated COVID-19-related guidelines as the university reported 85 new cases during the first week of the semester.
The University of Maryland College, Park has suspended 19 students who are alleged to have violated COVID-19-related guidelines as the university reported 85 new cases during the first week of the semester.
Parents of children with special needs say they want more options from schools amid pandemic
As the first day of school will look different tomorrow with virtual learning, some families with students who have special needs say distance learning doesn’t work for them or their child.
As the first day of school will look different tomorrow with virtual learning, some families with students who have special needs say distance learning doesn’t work for them or their child.
India moves into 2nd place behind US in COVID-19 cases amid economic pain
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.
Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.
Study: 52% of young adults forced to move back in with parents amid COVID-19
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, 52% of young adults have been forced to move back in with their parents or with another person due to the economic and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guardians of the Galaxy star Michael Rooker details battle with COVID-19
Michael Rooker – perhaps best known for his performance in "Guardians of the Galaxy" – last week confirmed that he'd emerged from a battle with COVID-19.
Michael Rooker – perhaps best known for his performance in "Guardians of the Galaxy" – last week confirmed that he'd emerged from a battle with COVID-19.
Trump floats using extra $300B in coronavirus relief aid for second stimulus check
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
Unprecedented summer
The novel coronavirus and social unrest have made for a uniquely challenging summer for Americans.
The novel coronavirus and social unrest have made for a uniquely challenging summer for Americans.
Zoo beleaguered by COVID-19 says it might feed some animals to others in ‘worst, worst case’
A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other.
A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other.
Maryland entering Stage 3 of reopening Friday; all businesses allowed to reopen
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday that the state will enter stage three of the reopening process effective Friday.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday that the state will enter stage three of the reopening process effective Friday.
‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
Temple University's active COVID-19 cases rise to 318
In-person classes were short-lived at Temple University. The school announced Thursday that it's going virtual due to rising COVID-19 cases.
In-person classes were short-lived at Temple University. The school announced Thursday that it's going virtual due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Round Rock mother suffers severe burns after hand sanitizer starts house fire
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
Discussing coronavirus vaccine developments
Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins Univ. Center for Health Security, joins Fox 5 DC to recap this week's headlines in COVID-19 news including vaccine developments.
Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins Univ. Center for Health Security, joins Fox 5 DC to recap this week's headlines in COVID-19 news including vaccine developments.
Labor Day weekend doesn’t mean it’s time to party, DC region health officials say
With the Labor Day weekend ahead, health officials in the D.C. region are cautioning people that the occasion does not mean letting your guard down in the era of COVID-19.
With the Labor Day weekend ahead, health officials in the D.C. region are cautioning people that the occasion does not mean letting your guard down in the era of COVID-19.
Colleges cracking down on student behavior
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April
While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
Colleges crack down on student behavior
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.