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3 years after Johns Hopkins began collecting COVID data, the real-time tracker will end on March 10

Nation World

Global COVID death toll hits 6 million in 2 years of pandemic

The grim milestone comes even as the U.S. is shedding masks and many businesses are returning to the office.
VERIFY

Yes, at least 30% of COVID-19 patients suffer from 'Long COVID'

Several studies show symptoms from COVID-19 can linger beyond infections.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 cases surge to all-time high across DC area

D.C. Health Department confirmed in an email to WUSA9 that this is the highest case count reported throughout the entire pandemic.
Washington NFL

Washington Football Team COVID-19 outbreak worsens; 21 players now on reserve list

A Tier 3 staffer with the Washington Football Team tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19.
VERIFY

Pfizer has an antiviral COVID-19 pill. Here's how it works

Pfizer's new antiviral drug boasts a 90% effective rate for keeping infected people out of hospitals. How does it do that?
Washington Commanders

First omicron case in NFL history, part of The Washington Football Team

9 total Washington Football players have been placed in NFL's COVID-19 protocols
VERIFY

Here's the truth about Merck's COVID-19 pill

Results from Merck's trials show its COVID-19 pill reduces hospitalizations and deaths by 30%.
VERIFY

As omicron comes into focus, what is a 'variant of concern?'

The WHO and CDC classify virus variants based on several factors.
Maryland

Montgomery County Public Schools changes COVID-19 quarantine guidelines

Officials maintain that the quarantine guidance only applies to unvaccinated individuals.
VERIFY

Verify: Experts say COVID-19 infections can cause inflammation of the heart

Heart inflammation is a complication of infection, and we've also seen it as a rare side effect of the vaccine.
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Here's how kids on TikTok are using soda to fake a positive COVID test

Kids in the United Kingdom have posted numerous videos of it on social media. Experts say you can spot the fakes. But, just don't do it.

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3 years after Johns Hopkins began collecting COVID data, the real-time tracker will end on March 10

Global COVID death toll hits 6 million in 2 years of pandemic

Yes, at least 30% of COVID-19 patients suffer from 'Long COVID'

COVID-19 cases surge to all-time high across DC area

Washington Football Team COVID-19 outbreak worsens; 21 players now on reserve list

Pfizer has an antiviral COVID-19 pill. Here's how it works

First omicron case in NFL history, part of The Washington Football Team

Here's the truth about Merck's COVID-19 pill

As omicron comes into focus, what is a 'variant of concern?'

Montgomery County Public Schools changes COVID-19 quarantine guidelines

Verify: Experts say COVID-19 infections can cause inflammation of the heart

Here's how kids on TikTok are using soda to fake a positive COVID test

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