Smithsonian ends mask mandate at museums, National Zoo
The Smithsonian ended its policy requiring visitors to wear masks at its museums and the National Zoo.
The Smithsonian ended its policy requiring visitors to wear masks at its museums and the National Zoo.
Which states have lifted mask mandates
With the omicron variant of COVID-19 waning and Americans eager to move beyond the virus, government and business leaders have been out ahead of the CDC in ending virus measures.
With the omicron variant of COVID-19 waning and Americans eager to move beyond the virus, government and business leaders have been out ahead of the CDC in ending virus measures.
Royal Caribbean debuts world's largest cruise ship as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Royal Caribbean’s new Wonder of the Seas ship makes 1st sail from Florida
Royal Caribbean’s new Wonder of the Seas ship makes 1st sail from Florida
Fairfax County School Board challenges state’s student mask law
There is a renewed debate over masks in Virginia as a local school board looks to once again require its students to wear masks while in the classroom.
There is a renewed debate over masks in Virginia as a local school board looks to once again require its students to wear masks while in the classroom.
2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
Trucker convoy in DC region Tuesday
A convoy of truckers made their way into the D.C. region Tuesday protesting COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, illegal immigration and other issues.
A convoy of truckers made their way into the D.C. region Tuesday protesting COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, illegal immigration and other issues.
Adonis Lattimore, Virginia high school student born without legs, wins state wrestling championship
Adonis Lattimore is the definition of defying the odds.
Adonis Lattimore is the definition of defying the odds.
Therapist fights to treat out-of-state patients online
Virtual therapy has been booming during the pandemic with many people choosing to attend counseling sessions from the comfort of home. But licensing restrictions make it difficult for patients to see their therapist of choice if that person is across state lines.
Virtual therapy has been booming during the pandemic with many people choosing to attend counseling sessions from the comfort of home. But licensing restrictions make it difficult for patients to see their therapist of choice if that person is across state lines.
Montgomery County Public Schools expected to vote on 'mask optional' policy
Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to vote on a 'mask optional' policy Tuesday.
Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to vote on a 'mask optional' policy Tuesday.
DC trucker convoy expected to slow traffic around DC region Monday
Authorities are anticipating heavy traffic and delays Monday as a trucker convoy again makes their way onto the roads surrounding the nation's capital.
Authorities are anticipating heavy traffic and delays Monday as a trucker convoy again makes their way onto the roads surrounding the nation's capital.
Let’s Get Married! Virginia Bride Magazine’s luxury dream wedding giveaway
FOX 5 and Virginia Bride Magazine have tied the knot – and one lucky couple in our area will win the dream wedding of a lifetime.
FOX 5 and Virginia Bride Magazine have tied the knot – and one lucky couple in our area will win the dream wedding of a lifetime.
Trucker convoys rally along Capital Beltway Sunday
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.
Health departments feel lasting impacts from COVID-related threats and abuse
As COVID-19 cases decline and restrictions are lifted, health officials say they still feel the impact of abusive and threatening behavior over the last two years.
As COVID-19 cases decline and restrictions are lifted, health officials say they still feel the impact of abusive and threatening behavior over the last two years.
Pentagon drops COVID-19 indoor mask requirement
The Pentagon has dropped their indoor mask requirement as cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in the D.C. region.
The Pentagon has dropped their indoor mask requirement as cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in the D.C. region.
Fort Belvoir Elementary makes masks optional
Fort Belvoir Elementary is now mask optional after updated guidance from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fort Belvoir Elementary is now mask optional after updated guidance from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mask guidelines for schools in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Mask-wearing guidelines for school districts in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Mask-wearing guidelines for school districts in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
IHOP’s National Pancake Day helps The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fight blood cancer
Tuesday, March 1 is the day to enjoy free pancakes while helping fight cancer!
Tuesday, March 1 is the day to enjoy free pancakes while helping fight cancer!
US Capitol ditches mask requirement ahead of State of the Union
Face coverings are now optional for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday, as Congress is lifting its mask requirement on the House floor after federal regulators eased guidelines last week in a rethinking of the nation's strategy to adapt to living with a more manageable COVID-19.
Face coverings are now optional for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday, as Congress is lifting its mask requirement on the House floor after federal regulators eased guidelines last week in a rethinking of the nation's strategy to adapt to living with a more manageable COVID-19.
Maryland panel paves way for school districts to decide individually on mask mandates
A panel of Maryland lawmakers voted Friday to end a statewide emergency order and enable local school districts to decide whether students must wear face coverings in school.
A panel of Maryland lawmakers voted Friday to end a statewide emergency order and enable local school districts to decide whether students must wear face coverings in school.



















