pandemic

A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest that the new coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials

Normal air traffic travel is about 2.5 million people per day. New TSA guidelines remove mask mandates in outdoor spaces, News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

The remaining COVID-19 restrictions are officially lifted in D.C. Bars, nightclubs and music venues can have full capacity. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.

News4’s Cory Smith reports on the measures being taken by D.C. business owners as vaccination rates go up and restrictions go down.

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday the United States would purchase 500 million douses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and donate them to other countries to help combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Dr. Candace Croney, professor of animal behavior and well-being at Purdue University, shares the steps you should take to support your dog or cat as you spend less time at home.

The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a declaration calling for urgent action to end AIDS by 2030, noting “with alarm” that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities and pushed access to AIDS medicines, treatments and diagnosis further off track

A silent struggle in the pandemic is leaving a lasting impact. News4’s Aimee Cho takes us there for a look at what’s happening and what’s being done to help.

This past year, life has not been easy for anyone. Lockdowns, social distancing, and mask mandates have taken their toll on us all. Now imagine for a moment you were someone who was deaf. Imagine you were someone who counted on seeing a person’s lips move to understand what they were saying. And then imagine all of a sudden...

There’s a lot of anxiety and mixed emotions amid the pandemic. News4’s parents are feeling it, too. Some of them are getting together to talk about parenting and families during the pandemic. They’re sharing the good, the bad and the difficulties about we all can relate to in an ongoing weekly segment. Molette Green’s Collard Greens...

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on the first “near normal” high school graduation in Northern Virginia.

After being closed since March of last year, the iconic and luxurious Plaza Hotel will finally reopen as the city looks to welcome back more tourists. Tea and champagne will start flowing again Thursday and the historic hotel that overlooks Central Park is set to begin taking reservations for rooms, spa and the famous Palm Court. “Generations of New Yorkers…

A new trend in the restaurant industry is giving customers new ways to access their favorite meals. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan looks at how pandemic restrictions prompted some restaurants to change their business model to make them more consumer friendly and successful.

Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports on how some restaurants are dealing with a shortage of employees.

Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on hundreds of families being turned away from community vaccination centers after a communications snafu.

A year after the pandemic canceled most proms, school districts around the country are considering whether they can once again hold the formal dance for seniors.

Federal health advisers have endorsed use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12

Experts say the takeaways from the pandemic are that there must be a shift to renewable energy — and the financial resources to make it happen. Storm Team 4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper reports.

A surge in new gun purchases has triggered a shortage of ammunition, raising concern among local police departments.

A surge in new gun purchases has triggered a shortage of ammunition, raising concern among local police departments. The News4 I-Team’s Scott MacFarlane reports.