Fairfax County Public Schools suspending international field trips to countries most impacted by coronavirus
Fairfax County Public Schools said Wednesday it is preparing for the potential coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. as requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fairfax County Public Schools said Wednesday it is preparing for the potential coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. as requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Trump says US 'very ready' for coronavirus; VP Pence to lead response
President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.
President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.
Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
US testing capacity for coronavirus delayed amid ‘inconclusive’ results from kits distributed by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.”
Northern Virginia resident being tested for coronavirus, health department says
A Northern Virginia resident is being tested for coronavirus, according to the health department.
A Northern Virginia resident is being tested for coronavirus, according to the health department.
Girl, 7, reportedly dies 1 minute into surgery to remove tonsils
A 7-year-old girl in South Carolina reportedly died when her heart suddenly stopped during a tonsillectomy.
A 7-year-old girl in South Carolina reportedly died when her heart suddenly stopped during a tonsillectomy.
Coronavirus fears force Red Sox to quarantine prospect who arrived to spring training from Taiwan
A Boston Red Sox pitching prospect is being quarantined in his Florida hotel room over fears he may have contracted the coronavirus following his trip from Taiwan.
A Boston Red Sox pitching prospect is being quarantined in his Florida hotel room over fears he may have contracted the coronavirus following his trip from Taiwan.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid.
Caution, cancellations mark Ash Wednesday in time of coronavirus
The Vatican was going ahead with plans for Pope Francis to celebrate the Ash Wednesday ritual kicking off the Catholic Church's Lenten season, but elsewhere in Italy Masses were canceled over fears of the new coronavirus and other Catholic countries took precautions.
The Vatican was going ahead with plans for Pope Francis to celebrate the Ash Wednesday ritual kicking off the Catholic Church's Lenten season, but elsewhere in Italy Masses were canceled over fears of the new coronavirus and other Catholic countries took precautions.
Marijuana use among older Americans up 75% in 4 years
Older Americans are using much more cannabis, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Usage has ticked up 75 percent in four years.
Older Americans are using much more cannabis, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Usage has ticked up 75 percent in four years.
University of Maryland, College Park graduate sues university for being served food with gluten
A University of Maryland Graduate is suing her Alma Mater for allegedly neglecting to meet her dietary needs.
A University of Maryland Graduate is suing her Alma Mater for allegedly neglecting to meet her dietary needs.
South Korea coronavirus cases jump again, 1st US soldier infected
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
Coronavirus likely to spread in U.S., become a global pandemic, CDC says
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea tests positive for coronavirus
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
Study finds dairy consumption associated with higher risk of breast cancer in women
Drinking milk regularly, even in moderate quantities, could increase the risk of breast cancer among women, according to a new study.
Drinking milk regularly, even in moderate quantities, could increase the risk of breast cancer among women, according to a new study.
Florida girl who needed 'extremely rare' blood donations during cancer battle is now in remission
Four-year-old Zainab Mughal made headlines and set off a worldwide search for blood donors with an extremely rare blood type during her battle with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma.
Four-year-old Zainab Mughal made headlines and set off a worldwide search for blood donors with an extremely rare blood type during her battle with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma.
FDA issues warning to Jimmy John’s for ‘adulturated’ food linked to 5 E. coli, salmonella outbreaks
The FDA released a warning letter directed at the chain alleging the company sold vegetables linked with five outbreaks in the past seven years.
The FDA released a warning letter directed at the chain alleging the company sold vegetables linked with five outbreaks in the past seven years.
Spread of coronavirus in US appears inevitable, CDC says
Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.
Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.
Warmer days in January and February causing early start for high tree pollen count in DC region
If you are already sneezing and suffering from itchy watery, eyes, you’re not alone.
If you are already sneezing and suffering from itchy watery, eyes, you’re not alone.