Local governments stepping up coronavirus safety enforcement
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.
With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.
‘URGENT ALERT’: CDC urges mask use, social distancing ‘NOW’ amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
All Smithsonian museums, National Zoo, to temporarily close amid rising COVID-19 cases
The Smithsonian Institution has announced all Smithsonian museums, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting Monday, Nov. 23 due to rising regional and national cases of COVID-19.
The Smithsonian Institution has announced all Smithsonian museums, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting Monday, Nov. 23 due to rising regional and national cases of COVID-19.
AstraZeneca releases positive Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccine data, says Phase 3 data available by Christmas
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca on Thursday released data showing positive results from its Phase II COVID-19 vaccine trial, particularly among adults over 56 years old.
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca on Thursday released data showing positive results from its Phase II COVID-19 vaccine trial, particularly among adults over 56 years old.
Socially distanced Santa at Tysons Corner Center this holiday season
The COVID-19 era has accelerated Americans’ gradual move toward online shopping – but for some, the holidays aren’t the same without hitting the shops.
The COVID-19 era has accelerated Americans’ gradual move toward online shopping – but for some, the holidays aren’t the same without hitting the shops.
CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines focusing on small household gatherings
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Gyms anxious as restrictions weighed amid COVID surge
Gyms in the DMV are anxious as states and even counties in our area have recently closed or further restricted activities at fitness facilities amid a national and local surge of the virus.
Gyms in the DMV are anxious as states and even counties in our area have recently closed or further restricted activities at fitness facilities amid a national and local surge of the virus.
DC gyms navigating capacity restrictions
Gyms in the District are concerned that additional restrictions could cripple them.
Gyms in the District are concerned that additional restrictions could cripple them.
Coronavirus vaccine test participants talk about the experience
Just days after Moderna announced its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective, two Moderna vaccine trial participants are speaking out about their experience.
Just days after Moderna announced its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective, two Moderna vaccine trial participants are speaking out about their experience.
Moderna vaccine participants discuss trial
Just days after Moderna announced it's Coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective, two Moderna vaccine trial participants are speaking out about their experience.
Just days after Moderna announced it's Coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective, two Moderna vaccine trial participants are speaking out about their experience.
Tysons Corner Center hosting Santa this holiday season
Tysons Corner Center will bring back Santa this holiday season - with a lot of adjustments to contend with COVID-19.
Tysons Corner Center will bring back Santa this holiday season - with a lot of adjustments to contend with COVID-19.
Winter brings new worries for DMV residents grappling with life during the pandemic
Winter may officially be more than a month away, but it’s already starting to feel pretty chilly in the DMV.
Winter may officially be more than a month away, but it’s already starting to feel pretty chilly in the DMV.
DMV residents navigating cold and coronavirus fears
Winter may officially be more than a month away, but it?s already starting to feel pretty chilly in the DMV.
Winter may officially be more than a month away, but it?s already starting to feel pretty chilly in the DMV.
Santa returning to Tysons Corner this Friday
Tysons Corner Center shoppers will be greeted by Santa this year.
Tysons Corner Center shoppers will be greeted by Santa this year.
Fairfax County students aren't getting their temps checked, and a lack of thermometers could be to blame
In Northern Virginia, FOX 5 has learned students riding on Fairfax County Public Schools buses are not receiving temperature checks before boarding the bus.
In Northern Virginia, FOX 5 has learned students riding on Fairfax County Public Schools buses are not receiving temperature checks before boarding the bus.
DC mayor announces millions of dollars in funding relief for business community and expanded COVID-19 testing
Millions of dollars in financial help is giving some hope to the struggling business community within the District.
Millions of dollars in financial help is giving some hope to the struggling business community within the District.
Fairfax County thermometer shortage
In Northern Virginia, FOX 5 has learned students riding on Fairfax County Public Schools buses are not receiving temperature checks before boarding the bus.
In Northern Virginia, FOX 5 has learned students riding on Fairfax County Public Schools buses are not receiving temperature checks before boarding the bus.
Montgomery County grappling with resurgent coronavirus
Montgomery County is seeing what health officials describe as an "avalanche" of new coronavirus cases.
Montgomery County is seeing what health officials describe as an "avalanche" of new coronavirus cases.
DC pledges millions to help businesses
The District has pledged millions to help local businesses beleaguered by coronavirus restrictions.
The District has pledged millions to help local businesses beleaguered by coronavirus restrictions.
New hospital restrictions in Maryland
Fox 5 DC talks with a representative from Adventist HealthCare about Maryland's new coronavirus hospital restrictions.
Fox 5 DC talks with a representative from Adventist HealthCare about Maryland's new coronavirus hospital restrictions.



















