NIH tests cancer drug that might help treat some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.

Two medical students write children's book to explain why we've been staying home

How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.

Georgia woman gets new kidney after best friend started transplant chain

A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.

US coronavirus deaths projected at over 200,000 by October: report

U.S. coronavirus deaths could surpass 200,000 by the beginning of October, as infections have spiked in parts of the country while numbers dropped in Europe, according to a report on Monday.

Drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19, researchers say

Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients.

Montgomery Co councilmember talks phase 2, police reform bill
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Will Jawando, a councilmember with Montgomery County, joined Fox 5 DC to talk about the county's phase two of reopening, the introduction of a police reform bill and more.

How are you feeling about the coronavirus now?

Months after the coronavirus pandemic began, we’re starting to see some signs of normalcy, like families venturing back out and businesses starting to open back up. But that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone feels the same way about the recent changes.

Montgomery County to enter phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening plan on Friday

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced Monday that the county can officially enter phase two of their COVID-19 reopening plan on Friday at 5 p.m. 

Houston protesters starting to test positive for COVID-19

Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.

Prince George’s County moves into stage 2 of reopening

Starting Monday more businesses will open their doors as Prince George's County moves into stage 2 of reopening.

Florida researchers track COVID mutation that suggests virus is adapting to humans

The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious. 

Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument

Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.