Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
The Big Board sues DC Health for COVID-19 related closure: lawsuit
The Big Board, a bar and burger restaurant on H Street in the District is suing the D.C. Department of Health after their liquor license was suspended earlier this year and they were ordered to close for refusing to follow the city’s COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandate, a lawsuit says.
The Big Board, a bar and burger restaurant on H Street in the District is suing the D.C. Department of Health after their liquor license was suspended earlier this year and they were ordered to close for refusing to follow the city’s COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandate, a lawsuit says.
DC could again push back COVID-19 vaccine deadline for students
D.C.'s vaccine deadline for students may be pushed back again.
D.C.'s vaccine deadline for students may be pushed back again.
Pregnant Maryland firefighter gives birth hours after helping car crash victim
A pregnant Maryland firefighter gave birth just hours after she rushed to help a woman who was trapped inside a car after it flipped over during a multi-vehicle crash last week outside Baltimore.
A pregnant Maryland firefighter gave birth just hours after she rushed to help a woman who was trapped inside a car after it flipped over during a multi-vehicle crash last week outside Baltimore.
White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
COVID vs Cold: How to tell the difference when you're feeling sick
Pediatric practices are expanding to address the influx of families flooding offices across the DMV with sick children. But is it COVID-19 or just the common cold?
Pediatric practices are expanding to address the influx of families flooding offices across the DMV with sick children. But is it COVID-19 or just the common cold?
DC to merge monkeypox clinics with some COVID centers
The D.C. Department of Health will merge the city’s three monkeypox clinics with three COVID centers beginning Saturday, October 15.
The D.C. Department of Health will merge the city’s three monkeypox clinics with three COVID centers beginning Saturday, October 15.
Northern Virginia photographer gives back through free 'empowerment' portrait project
Empowering people through photography. It's what an Air Force vet, turned photographer named Brian Silver of northern Virginia, provides to people who have experienced a life-changing event and want to tell their story one picture at a time.
Empowering people through photography. It's what an Air Force vet, turned photographer named Brian Silver of northern Virginia, provides to people who have experienced a life-changing event and want to tell their story one picture at a time.
DC walk-in childhood vaccination clinics begin Monday at 5 locations
Children in D.C. who can't return to school because they are noncompliant with the District's school vaccination policy can visit one of five childhood vaccine clinics opening Monday.
Children in D.C. who can't return to school because they are noncompliant with the District's school vaccination policy can visit one of five childhood vaccine clinics opening Monday.
People’s Garden movement aims to educate, encourage others to grown own food
Communities across the country are joining the People's Garden movement as a way to empower themselves to participate in local food production.
Communities across the country are joining the People's Garden movement as a way to empower themselves to participate in local food production.
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
9-year-old Prince George’s County boy becomes dirt bike champion
A 9-year-old boy from Clinton, Maryland is a dirt bike champion!
A 9-year-old boy from Clinton, Maryland is a dirt bike champion!
FOX 5 photojournalist Dave Rysak celebrates 40 years at the station
FOX 5 is honoring one of our own! Dave Rysak, an extraordinary photojournalist who has covered countless stories across the D.C. region, is celebrating 40 years at the station!
FOX 5 is honoring one of our own! Dave Rysak, an extraordinary photojournalist who has covered countless stories across the D.C. region, is celebrating 40 years at the station!
Virginia man surprised to win $1 million lottery after he thought winning ticket was worth $600
A Virginia man who went to claim what he thought was a $600 winning lottery prize was surprised to find out his lucky ticket was worth a whole lot more!
A Virginia man who went to claim what he thought was a $600 winning lottery prize was surprised to find out his lucky ticket was worth a whole lot more!
Maryland couple delivers newborn baby in car on side of Route 50 in Bowie on way to hospital
A Maryland family is all smiles after their newborn baby made an early arrival in their car on the side of the highway on the way to the hospital!
A Maryland family is all smiles after their newborn baby made an early arrival in their car on the side of the highway on the way to the hospital!
Updated COVID-19 booster shots coming to the DMV this week
Starting this week, updated COVID-19 booster shots will be available in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Starting this week, updated COVID-19 booster shots will be available in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
FOX 5 Zip Trip 2022 Summer Finale at National Harbor!
What a ride it's been for our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP summer celebration season! We are wrapping things up with a special trip to NATIONAL HARBOR.
What a ride it's been for our FOX 5 ZIP TRIP summer celebration season! We are wrapping things up with a special trip to NATIONAL HARBOR.
Arlington woman celebrates 107th birthday; shares secret to her longevity
What's the secret to living a long and healthy life? Just ask Vera Punke!
What's the secret to living a long and healthy life? Just ask Vera Punke!
Maryland man shares $325K in lottery winnings with friend after spotting lucky number during stroll
Talk about a good friend! An Upper Marlboro man shared his $325,000 in lottery winnings after he won on a lucky number he spotted while he and his friend took a neighborhood stroll.
Talk about a good friend! An Upper Marlboro man shared his $325,000 in lottery winnings after he won on a lucky number he spotted while he and his friend took a neighborhood stroll.