Trucker convoy protesting COVID mandates leaving DC area, rolling on to California
An organizer of a group of truck drivers protesting COVID-19 mandates around the Washington, D.C., area says they will head to California next.
An organizer of a group of truck drivers protesting COVID-19 mandates around the Washington, D.C., area says they will head to California next.
White House Easter Egg Roll to return after 2 years of COVID-19 related cancellations
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back!
The White House Easter Egg Roll is back!
Virginia judge says parents of immunocompromised children in 12 schools can ask for mask mandate in classroom
A federal court has placed a pause on a Virginia law banning mask requirements in a ruling in the favor of students with disabilities.
A federal court has placed a pause on a Virginia law banning mask requirements in a ruling in the favor of students with disabilities.
Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
Sue Palka’s last day full of honors, laughs and tears as she says goodbye after legendary career
It was an emotional day at WTTG as Sue Palka, the legendary meteorologist who has been delivering forecasts at the station for over 36 years, took part in her final newscast.
It was an emotional day at WTTG as Sue Palka, the legendary meteorologist who has been delivering forecasts at the station for over 36 years, took part in her final newscast.
US Capitol set to partially reopen for guided tours March 28
Officials with the U.S. Capitol announced Wednesday that some public tours of the building will resume with a phased approach starting on Monday, March 28 after being closed for about two years due to the pandemic.
Officials with the U.S. Capitol announced Wednesday that some public tours of the building will resume with a phased approach starting on Monday, March 28 after being closed for about two years due to the pandemic.
A fun surprise for Sue as she says goodbye to the FOX 5 Weather team!
An amazing surprise for Sue Palka as she gets ready to say goodbye to the FOX 5 Weather team!
An amazing surprise for Sue Palka as she gets ready to say goodbye to the FOX 5 Weather team!
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Vote for your favorite couple in Virginia Bride Magazine’s luxury dream wedding giveaway
Our FOX 5 viewers have the chance to vote on which couple will take home the dream wedding of a lifetime!
Our FOX 5 viewers have the chance to vote on which couple will take home the dream wedding of a lifetime!
Omicron subvariant BA.2: Health officials call it 'variant of concern'
The subvariant omicron BA.2 has health officials’ attention, just as COVID restrictions have eased up. It has been classified as a "variant of concern," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This variant is also called "stealth" omicron because its genetic mutations could make it difficult to distinguish from the delta variant using PCR tests as compared to the original version of omicron, according to the American Medical Association.
The subvariant omicron BA.2 has health officials’ attention, just as COVID restrictions have eased up. It has been classified as a "variant of concern," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This variant is also called "stealth" omicron because its genetic mutations could make it difficult to distinguish from the delta variant using PCR tests as compared to the original version of omicron, according to the American Medical Association.
DC trucker convoy protests expected to continue through week
Expect more delays this week on highways around the D.C. region as the trucker convoy protest is expected to continue.
Expect more delays this week on highways around the D.C. region as the trucker convoy protest is expected to continue.
Boy or girl? Jeannette Reyes gender reveal surprise!
An exciting weekend for FOX 5’s Jeannette Reyes and her husband!
An exciting weekend for FOX 5’s Jeannette Reyes and her husband!
Trucker convoys cause traffic delays in DC region Saturday
Trucker Convoys protesting COVID-19 mandates are causing traffic issues near Downtown D.C. Saturday.
Trucker Convoys protesting COVID-19 mandates are causing traffic issues near Downtown D.C. Saturday.
Trucker convoys protesting COVID-19 mandates return to DC region Friday
Trucker convoys arrive in the D.C. area again Friday, prompting warnings for drivers to expect heavy traffic throughout the region.
Trucker convoys arrive in the D.C. area again Friday, prompting warnings for drivers to expect heavy traffic throughout the region.
US Health Secretary Becerra warns of COVID-19 funds shortage as virus rebounds in Europe, Asia
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
DC Mayor pushes to help downtown bounce back from the pandemic
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to help downtown D.C. bounce back from the pandemic, after new data indicates restaurant spending is down and properties are struggling to fill commercial real estate spaces.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to help downtown D.C. bounce back from the pandemic, after new data indicates restaurant spending is down and properties are struggling to fill commercial real estate spaces.
Pfizer COVID antiviral: Dozens of companies to start making pill
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
DC Public Schools make masks optional
Beginning Wednesday, March 16, masks will be optional for students, staff, and visitors in D.C. Public Schools.
Beginning Wednesday, March 16, masks will be optional for students, staff, and visitors in D.C. Public Schools.
FEMA's funeral assistance aid for COVID-19 tops $2B, more eligible
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.