Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region's elite

Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.

82 infected at Missouri summer camp as COVID-19 cases surge across US

An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.

FOX 5 gets a first glimpse of what reopened Montgomery County schools could look like

Although the question of whether or not students will be permitted back within schools is still up in the air, Montgomery County educators are preparing for the possibility.

Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible

Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.

Wawa asks customers to pay in exact change in response to coin shortage

To combat the nationwide coin shortage brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Wawa has asked customers to change the way they pay at the register.

Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?

Dentists can’t eliminate risk, but they are taking steps to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus.

Wearing a mask cuts own risk of novel coronavirus by 65 percent, experts say

Health experts have stressed the importance of wearing a mask to limit the possibility of infecting others with COVID-19, but a range of new research now suggests they also protect the wearer, according to a report Monday.

Research shows social distancing compliance good across DC region

There’s no doubt about it, July 4th was a little different this year. Because of the pandemic, health officials urged people to skip the crowded fireworks shows and to hold off on the big family barbecues – but did people actually listen?

DeVos targets Fairfax County Public Schools' reopening plan

As school districts work to come up with plans to safely resume in-person learning in the fall, President Trump threatened on Twitter that he may have to pull federal funding from schools that don’t reopen.

TSA makes changes after whistleblower's complaint: lawyer

The Transportation Security Administration has improved coronavirus protection for airport screeners after a TSA official accused the agency of endangering travelers, the whistleblower's lawyer said Wednesday.

Food truck owners find ways to stay afloat amid pandemic as many Maryland businesses continue to struggle

With so many DMV restaurants permanently closed or even trying to stay open during the pandemic, it seems one particular side of the dining industry in Frederick, Maryland, has found a creative way to stay afloat.

University of Maryland to hold some classes in-person this fall

The University of Maryland has announced it will hold some in-person classes during the fall semester amid the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 killed more in Florida, Texas in 1 month than hurricanes did in entire US over 20 years

More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.

RFK Stadium campus to host drive-in movies through October

The RFK Stadium campus will soon host a new drive-in movie series throughout the summer, and into the fall.