Prince George's County Schools brings back mask mandate
Schools in Prince George's County will be bringing back its masks requirements starting Monday, August 15 due to spreading coronavirus cases, according to schools officials.
Woman who has called DC, MD and VA home celebrates 108th birthday; shares secret to staying young
A happy belated to a woman who truly represents the entire D.C. region! Maryland resident Mrs. Sally Washington turned 108-years-old over the weekend.
Juan Soto, 'please come back!' DC area youth baseball team sends message to Nationals star
Some very talented youth baseball players from the D.C. region will make their way to the Cal Ripken World Series in Missouri later this week. But before they head out, they are sending a message for Nationals star Juan Soto as he weighs a trade off the team.
Virginia Bride Magazine ‘Dream Wedding’ winners revealed!
The votes are in! After over 12,000 of you voted online for the couple you wanted to see walk down the aisle in style with a luxury wedding – we have a winner!
Jeannette Reyes’ newborn baby Isabella makes GoodDayDC debut!
A very special day for FOX 5's Jeannette Reyes and her newborn baby Isabella!
25 million kids have missed routine vaccinations due to COVID-19, WHO report says
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
Pharmacists can now prescribe COVID-19 treatment pill thanks to new US policy
Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that’s intended to expand use of Pfizer’s drug Paxlovid.
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
COVID vaccine rollout for kids under 5 presenting challenges in Virginia
Complications with the vaccine rollout for kids under 5 led a Virginia county to halt appointments for the day.
Pay It Forward: Rockville salon offers grooming services for people in need
For families who are struggling to just make ends meet, salon services are considered a thing of the past. But, the owner of Therapeutique Salon and Spa in Rockville is working to impact the inside by changing the outside.
COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 now available in DC, Maryland and Virginia
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for kids as young as six months old.
US Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.
US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
New return to work survey sparks concerns about future of downtown areas
Will the workplace ever look the same? There’s a new survey out that suggests it might not.


















