DC mayor's office says mask violators could be fined $1,000
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says a general mask order in the nation’s capital will be expanded to anyone venturing outside.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says a general mask order in the nation’s capital will be expanded to anyone venturing outside.
Renting? Federal eviction relief expires July 24 as Congress debates extension — here’s what you need to know
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
United Airlines expands face mask requirements to airport lounges, ticket counters and baggage claim
United Airlines announced on July 22 that it is extending its face mask requirement from its planes into airports.
United Airlines announced on July 22 that it is extending its face mask requirement from its planes into airports.
Princess cancels more cruises amid coronavirus pandemic
Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.
Princess Cruises is extending the suspension of several of its cruises in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Wednesday.
Fauci to testify next week to House panel on coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic still inflicting a relentless toll on Americans, officials with the panel said Wednesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic still inflicting a relentless toll on Americans, officials with the panel said Wednesday.
MCPS addresses questions about attendance, grading & technology improvement in online meeting
What will the first semester look like when kids in Montgomery County Schools go back to online learning?
What will the first semester look like when kids in Montgomery County Schools go back to online learning?
FOX 5 digs into the science behind coronavirus restrictions
In the last 24 hours, several school districts across our area, including in Maryland and Northern Virginia, have said ultimately they want distance learning to continue this fall.
In the last 24 hours, several school districts across our area, including in Maryland and Northern Virginia, have said ultimately they want distance learning to continue this fall.
Fans at NFL games will be required to wear face coverings, according to league spokesman
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
Area motor vehicle offices facing COVID-related backlogs
Drivers trying to get an in-person appointment for driver or I.D.-related services are facing months-long waits for available appointments.
Drivers trying to get an in-person appointment for driver or I.D.-related services are facing months-long waits for available appointments.
Sensors floated as an idea to protect school air systems from spreading COVID-19
As more of our local school districts announce they will begin the year online only, there are many questions about what is being done to eventually bring students back safely.
As more of our local school districts announce they will begin the year online only, there are many questions about what is being done to eventually bring students back safely.
CDC says most people with COVID-19 should isolate for 10 days, rather than 14
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
'They have an impact': Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”
No new COVID-19 restrictions announced in Montgomery, Prince George’s counties
A day after reporting several chief health officers in Maryland’s largest counties sent a leader to the State Health Director calling on Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to implement more COVID-19 restrictions, Montgomery and Prince George’s County’s top doctors tell FOX 5, they are not rolling back reopening measures today.
A day after reporting several chief health officers in Maryland’s largest counties sent a leader to the State Health Director calling on Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to implement more COVID-19 restrictions, Montgomery and Prince George’s County’s top doctors tell FOX 5, they are not rolling back reopening measures today.
Financial impact of pandemic forces permanent and temporary closures of several DMV businesses
Whether they are closing for good or barely hanging on the financial toll of the pandemic is becoming a reality for many businesses in the DMV.
Whether they are closing for good or barely hanging on the financial toll of the pandemic is becoming a reality for many businesses in the DMV.
Nurse who was in coma for 40 days due to COVID-19 applauded by colleagues after hospital discharge
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.