How is FOX 5 adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic? A look at working from home as a journalist
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - As industries across the world adapt to social distancing amid the spread of the novel coronavirus, journalists are finding creative ways to report the news.
What happens when FOX 5 takes the news home? Here's a look at how we're accommodating, while reporting for our communities in the District, Maryland and Virginia.
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We're transforming chic living rooms into at-home studios.
And swapping heels for more comfortable options!
Who would've thought Tucker Barnes would be doing live weather hits from his dining room - sans shoes!
Even our pets are stepping in to co-anchor, and they're doing a good job too!
Mike Thomas gets some help with the forecast from Sid the Weather Dog!
FOX 5's Mike Thomas gets a little help with the forecast from Sid the Weather Dog!
FOX 5’s Sue Palka introduces her comfort cat Lily
While FOX 5's Sue Palka forecasts the weather from home she gets to hang out with her adorable comfort cat, Lily!
And like it or not, a huge topic of discussion - while half the team is working from home - is home decor.
What do the anchors in-studio do during commerical breaks? Take laps around the room of course!