FDA warns of false COVID-19 test results from Thermo Fisher kit
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned health care providers of false-positive coronavirus test results using the Thermo Fisher Scientific TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit.
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned health care providers of false-positive coronavirus test results using the Thermo Fisher Scientific TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit.
FDA warns of false coronavirus test results from Thermo Fisher kit
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
DC Police Union tells FOX 5: Members told they cannot enforce COVID-19 executive orders
The D.C. Police Union president tells FOX 5 their members were told they cannot enforce COVID-19 executive orders.
The D.C. Police Union president tells FOX 5 their members were told they cannot enforce COVID-19 executive orders.
US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths
Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.
Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.
UNC-Chapel Hill to move to remote learning for undergrad courses after jump in COVID-19 cases
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
Returning vacationers face new constraints as coronavirus spikes
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.
Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
Yale’s rapid COVID-19 saliva test receives FDA emergency use authorization
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
George Mason University welcomes returning students back to campus
Returning students moved back to George Mason University this weekend.
Returning students moved back to George Mason University this weekend.
Cities, tourist attractions brace for the possibility of Halloween getting canceled
The scariest thing for some towns could be losing Halloween.
The scariest thing for some towns could be losing Halloween.
Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
Politics slows flow of US coronavirus funds to local public health
Congress has allocated trillions of dollars to ease the coronavirus crisis. A joint Kaiser Health News and AP investigation finds that many communities with big outbreaks have spent little of that federal money on local public health departments for work such as testing and contact tracing.
Congress has allocated trillions of dollars to ease the coronavirus crisis. A joint Kaiser Health News and AP investigation finds that many communities with big outbreaks have spent little of that federal money on local public health departments for work such as testing and contact tracing.
See someone ignoring COVID-19 guidelines in Maryland? Call this toll-free hotline
Maryland residents now have a brand new hotline they can call or email if they see other people ignoring COVID-19 guidelines in the state.
Maryland residents now have a brand new hotline they can call or email if they see other people ignoring COVID-19 guidelines in the state.
Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
Montgomery County health officials stall on approving private school reopening plans, blame state of Maryland
Lack of direction and no guidance are just some of the claims Montgomery County health officials made against the state of Maryland on Thursday.
Lack of direction and no guidance are just some of the claims Montgomery County health officials made against the state of Maryland on Thursday.
How to make your own disinfectant wipes at home — safely and easily
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
Attendees sit on own platforms at socially distanced outdoor concert held in UK amid pandemic
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.