Schools closing due to COVID-19 even before students return
Local public schools are closed to students, but there are still employees working hard in those buildings every day, and some are testing positive for COVID-19.
Local public schools are closed to students, but there are still employees working hard in those buildings every day, and some are testing positive for COVID-19.
Fewer travelers expected to hit the road this Labor Day weekend amid pandemic
Labor Day weekend is typically a time for family fun, barbecues, and big crowds – but this year is different. Health officials are urging people to remain vigilant and help prevent a possible spike in cases of COVID-19.
Labor Day weekend is typically a time for family fun, barbecues, and big crowds – but this year is different. Health officials are urging people to remain vigilant and help prevent a possible spike in cases of COVID-19.
Prince George’s County will not enter Stage 3 of Maryland reopening
Prince George’s County will not enter Stage 3 of Maryland’s reopening process, county executive Angela Alsobrooks announced on Thursday.
Prince George’s County will not enter Stage 3 of Maryland’s reopening process, county executive Angela Alsobrooks announced on Thursday.
Robert Pattinson reportedly tests positive for COVID-19, halting 'The Batman' production
Production on “The Batman” was already halted once before in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Production on “The Batman” was already halted once before in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
FedEx to hire 70,000 workers for 'unprecedented holiday shipping season'
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Fauci warns coronavirus cases are 'unacceptably high' as Labor Day weekend approaches
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Montgomery Co Exec on loosening restrictions on Friday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich decided to not enter the full Stage 3 of reopening that Governor Hogan approved to begin on Friday. But Elrich tells Fox 5 DC about a live music restriction the county will look at loosening on Friday.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich decided to not enter the full Stage 3 of reopening that Governor Hogan approved to begin on Friday. But Elrich tells Fox 5 DC about a live music restriction the county will look at loosening on Friday.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
James Madison University shifts to mostly online after 'rapid increase' of COVID-19 cases
James Madison University will transition at least temporarily to primarily online instruction after experiencing a “rapid increase” in cases of COVID-19 among students.
James Madison University will transition at least temporarily to primarily online instruction after experiencing a “rapid increase” in cases of COVID-19 among students.
Montgomery County will not move into stage 3 alongside Maryland
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the county will not move into Phase 3 of reopening along with the rest of Maryland.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the county will not move into Phase 3 of reopening along with the rest of Maryland.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
DC, Maryland among jurisdictions using new Google, Apple virus tracing tech
Apple and Google are trying to get more U.S. states to adopt their phone-based approach for tracing and curbing the spread of the coronavirus by building more of the necessary technology directly into phone software.
Apple and Google are trying to get more U.S. states to adopt their phone-based approach for tracing and curbing the spread of the coronavirus by building more of the necessary technology directly into phone software.
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
Contact tracing app
People in DC and Maryland could soon know if they?ve been exposed to COVID-19 by using a new app for Apple or Android.
People in DC and Maryland could soon know if they?ve been exposed to COVID-19 by using a new app for Apple or Android.
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Ocean City postpones boardwalk re-decking
Ocean City is postponing plans to re-deck its iconic boardwalk because of a lumber shortage caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Ocean City is postponing plans to re-deck its iconic boardwalk because of a lumber shortage caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
colon cancer risks
Michael Sapienza joins the show to discuss the growing need for colon cancer screening following the shocking death of Chadwick Boseman.
Michael Sapienza joins the show to discuss the growing need for colon cancer screening following the shocking death of Chadwick Boseman.