Prince William County now a COVID-19 hot spot as cases surge
In Northern Virginia, there's a new hot spot for the coronavirus and health leaders are explaining why.
In Northern Virginia, there's a new hot spot for the coronavirus and health leaders are explaining why.
US surpasses 15M coronavirus cases, Johns Hopkins reports
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average.
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average.
More than 1 million confirmed US coronavirus cases were reported in the first 5 days of December
The U.S. is accounting for one-third of all world cases over the last several weeks and that the “brutal reality” is that holiday hugs are ill-advised.
The U.S. is accounting for one-third of all world cases over the last several weeks and that the “brutal reality” is that holiday hugs are ill-advised.
Results: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, about 70% effective
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
Bill Nye breaks down importance of mask wearing through science
"Masks work." That's the message behind a viral internet video made by one of America's favorite scientists and D.C. native Bill Nye.
"Masks work." That's the message behind a viral internet video made by one of America's favorite scientists and D.C. native Bill Nye.
DC schools, daycares account for the majority of COVID-19 outbreaks, according to data
Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.
Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.
COVID-19 cases surging following Thanksgiving holiday, health experts say
For weeks, public health officials have warned about a potential surge of COVID-19 cases stemming from Thanksgiving gatherings. Now, the experts say that surge is here.
For weeks, public health officials have warned about a potential surge of COVID-19 cases stemming from Thanksgiving gatherings. Now, the experts say that surge is here.
Cuomo says he, Fauci can be 'De Niro and Pacino' of vaccine PSA
Anthony Fauci, the government's foremost expert on infectious diseases, laughed as he heard Andrew Cuomo's suggestion for the two of them to star in a vaccine PSA.
Anthony Fauci, the government's foremost expert on infectious diseases, laughed as he heard Andrew Cuomo's suggestion for the two of them to star in a vaccine PSA.
‘He was not surrounded by friends and family’: Kansas man’s obituary slams people who won’t wear masks
“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”
“He was born into an America recovering from the Great Depression and about to face World War 2, times of loss and sacrifice difficult for most of us to imagine,” the obituary said. “He died in a world where many of his fellow Americans refuse to wear a piece of cloth on their face to protect one another.”
Trump administration passed up chance to lock in additional 100M doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
The Trump administration opted last summer not to lock in a chance to buy millions of additional doses of one of the leading coronavirus vaccine contenders.
Pfizer, Moderna officials not attending White House coronavirus vaccine summit
Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.
Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.
Restrictions are 'hemorrhaging' businesses: Mrs. K’s Restaurant shuts its doors after 90 years
Mrs. K’s Restaurant and Cellar, also known as “Mrs. K’s Toll House” restaurant, has closed its doors after 90 years of business at the Silver Spring location. The leasing agent trying to secure a new restaurateur for the historic establishment told FOX 5 on Monday, coronavirus restrictions “are hemorrhaging businesses like Mrs. K’s.”
Mrs. K’s Restaurant and Cellar, also known as “Mrs. K’s Toll House” restaurant, has closed its doors after 90 years of business at the Silver Spring location. The leasing agent trying to secure a new restaurateur for the historic establishment told FOX 5 on Monday, coronavirus restrictions “are hemorrhaging businesses like Mrs. K’s.”
DC releases contact tracing data
Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.
Universities, schools and daycare environments account for well over 50 percent of the COVID-19 outbreaks in the District, according to newly released data from the health department.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces $1,200 stimulus payment for select residents
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health have announced the D.C. government is providing a $1,200 one-time stimulus payment for D.C. residents who are currently receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health have announced the D.C. government is providing a $1,200 one-time stimulus payment for D.C. residents who are currently receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
Prince William County police issue warning about Netflix scam
Prince William County police are issuing a warning about a text scam that promises the recipient free Netflix – but instead swipes the user’s personal information, cash, or more.
Prince William County police are issuing a warning about a text scam that promises the recipient free Netflix – but instead swipes the user’s personal information, cash, or more.
DC suspends high school sports at public, private institutions
The District is suspending high-contact sports activities as it works to slow the spread of the resurgent novel coronavirus.
The District is suspending high-contact sports activities as it works to slow the spread of the resurgent novel coronavirus.
Recovery efforts in the District
The District is moving to provide relief to those who are suffering economic hardships amid the pandemic.
The District is moving to provide relief to those who are suffering economic hardships amid the pandemic.
Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
FOX 5 On The Hill: Economic Latest
Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget joins the show to discuss the latest batch of jobs numbers, how to rev up the economy and why she thinks more COVID stimulus relief is needed.
Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget joins the show to discuss the latest batch of jobs numbers, how to rev up the economy and why she thinks more COVID stimulus relief is needed.