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.
Governor Ralph Northam addresses Virginia’s COVID-19 response ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam re-emphasized new mitigation measures for the state's COVID-19 response amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the Commonwealth and ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam re-emphasized new mitigation measures for the state's COVID-19 response amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the Commonwealth and ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
New COVID-19 testing sites, expanded hours announced for DC
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced updates to COVID-19 testing in the city, including expanding hours and adding new testing locations.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced updates to COVID-19 testing in the city, including expanding hours and adding new testing locations.
Volunteers still needed to test variety of coronavirus vaccines
A handful of COVID-19 vaccines might be nearing the finish line, but scientists caution it’s critical that enough people volunteer to help finish studying other candidates in the U.S. and around the world.
A handful of COVID-19 vaccines might be nearing the finish line, but scientists caution it’s critical that enough people volunteer to help finish studying other candidates in the U.S. and around the world.
New rules at Tokyo Olympics include no partying, no hanging around
From the opening ceremony to life in the village on Tokyo Bay, the postponed 2020 Olympics will be like no other. There’ll be stringent rules and guidelines — and maybe vaccines and rapid testing — to pull off the games in the middle of a pandemic that has been blamed for more than 1 million deaths worldwide.
From the opening ceremony to life in the village on Tokyo Bay, the postponed 2020 Olympics will be like no other. There’ll be stringent rules and guidelines — and maybe vaccines and rapid testing — to pull off the games in the middle of a pandemic that has been blamed for more than 1 million deaths worldwide.
DMV reaches 400K cases of COVID-19, more than 8,000 deaths
There are now 400,121 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia after new numbers were released Wednesday. Maryland has 171,823 cases, D.C. has 19,465 cases and Virginia has 208,833 cases of COVID-19.
There are now 400,121 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia after new numbers were released Wednesday. Maryland has 171,823 cases, D.C. has 19,465 cases and Virginia has 208,833 cases of COVID-19.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Antigen vs. PCR: what to make of different types of COVID-19 tests
With a new surge of COVID-19 cases underway and elected officials urging people to get tested, many coronavirus testing sites in the D.C. region are filling up fast with long lines.
With a new surge of COVID-19 cases underway and elected officials urging people to get tested, many coronavirus testing sites in the D.C. region are filling up fast with long lines.
What's behind Fairfax County Public Schools decision to pause in-person learning?
In northern Virginia, FOX 5 is learning more about what went into the decision to stop a plan to bring more students back into the classroom in Fairfax County.
In northern Virginia, FOX 5 is learning more about what went into the decision to stop a plan to bring more students back into the classroom in Fairfax County.
Need for COVID-19 testing grows in DC region as cases surge nationwide
As coronavirus case rates across the DMV grow —so do lines for tests. That also brings into question the wait times before getting test results.
As coronavirus case rates across the DMV grow —so do lines for tests. That also brings into question the wait times before getting test results.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, tests positive for COVID-19
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
4-year old boy orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
Governor Larry Hogan announces new coronavirus restrictions
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced new restrictions on Tuesday in an effort to combat the resurgent novel coronavirus.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced new restrictions on Tuesday in an effort to combat the resurgent novel coronavirus.
Washington Football Team, Baltimore Ravens won't allow fans at next game amid COVID-19 concerns
The Washington Football Team is joining the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles in not having fans at its next game, Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Washington Football Team is joining the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles in not having fans at its next game, Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
DC records 245 new coronavirus cases; highest total since May 7
The District has recorded 245 new COVID-19 cases today – the highest since May.
The District has recorded 245 new COVID-19 cases today – the highest since May.
Washington Football Team announces player has tested positive for COVID-19
The Washington Football Team made a statement on Twitter Tuesday saying a player has tested positive for COVID-19. The team has not released the identity of the player.
The Washington Football Team made a statement on Twitter Tuesday saying a player has tested positive for COVID-19. The team has not released the identity of the player.
More students turn to public health programs amid pandemic
As the novel coronavirus emerged in the news in January, Sarah Keeley was working as a medical scribe and considering what to do with her biology degree.
As the novel coronavirus emerged in the news in January, Sarah Keeley was working as a medical scribe and considering what to do with her biology degree.