Tick-borne illness during COVID-19 pandemic
University of Maryland Professor Emeritus Mike Raupp joined Fox 5 DC to discuss a possible spike in ticks and the concern about disease symptoms mirroring the coronavirus.
University of Maryland Professor Emeritus Mike Raupp joined Fox 5 DC to discuss a possible spike in ticks and the concern about disease symptoms mirroring the coronavirus.
Retailers tell governors: Please mandate face mask wearing
Retailers have a message for state governors: Please make everyone wear a face mask.
Retailers have a message for state governors: Please make everyone wear a face mask.
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
Growing concerns about COVID-19 testing delays nationwide
There are growing concerns about surging demand for COVID-19 tests leading to delays in people receiving results nationwide and in the Washington, D.C. region.
There are growing concerns about surging demand for COVID-19 tests leading to delays in people receiving results nationwide and in the Washington, D.C. region.
Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Atlanta mayor says she's tested positive for COVID-19, shows no symptoms
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
'COVID-19 is not behind us': Doctors, nurses groups urge Americans to wear masks in open letter
The groups called on Americans to "resist confusing re-opening with returning to normalcy."
The groups called on Americans to "resist confusing re-opening with returning to normalcy."
US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
'People are willing to play Russian roulette with their family’s lives': Doctor slams behavior in US
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
West Virginia governor's family businesses received $6.3M in virus aid
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family companies received at least $6.3 million from a federal rescue package meant to help small businesses hold off on layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family companies received at least $6.3 million from a federal rescue package meant to help small businesses hold off on layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Nationals cancel Monday morning workout amid COVID-19 concerns
A day after announcing two of their players tested positive for COVID-19, the Washington Nationals have cancelled the team's Monday morning's workout.
A day after announcing two of their players tested positive for COVID-19, the Washington Nationals have cancelled the team's Monday morning's workout.
Montgomery County pools open today
Montgomery County pools are opening today with a number of restrictions in place as part of phase two of the reopening process.The guidelines are designed to help protect against spreading COVID-19.
Montgomery County pools are opening today with a number of restrictions in place as part of phase two of the reopening process.The guidelines are designed to help protect against spreading COVID-19.
China's Inner Mongolia region reports bubonic plague case
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Two Washington Nationals players test positive for COVID-19
Two Washington Nationals players have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Major League Baseball's return this summer.
Two Washington Nationals players have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Major League Baseball's return this summer.
Rare brain-eating amoeba infection confirmed in Florida, health officials say
A person in Florida has been infected with a rare and usually deadly brain-eating amoeba, according to health officials.
A person in Florida has been infected with a rare and usually deadly brain-eating amoeba, according to health officials.
Much of US scales back on holiday, but Trump plans to go big
As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations, but subdued is not President Donald Trump’s style, and he aimed to go big, promising a “special evening” in Washington that could bring tens of thousands to the National Mall.
As coronavirus cases spike, public health officials are pleading with Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations, but subdued is not President Donald Trump’s style, and he aimed to go big, promising a “special evening” in Washington that could bring tens of thousands to the National Mall.



















