Prince George’s County will begin phase 1 of reopening on June 1

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks says the county will take its first steps in the reopening process on June 1.

Coronavirus IRS stimulus payments on prepaid debit cards arriving: What to know

The IRS has sent out more than 150 million economic impact payments, and it is still working to issue more, including millions on prepaid debit cards.

Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic

The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.

Questions remain over July 4th celebration on National Mall

As President Trump says he is still planning a celebration on the National Mall for the Fourth of July, there are questions about how D.C. officials will handle an in-person gathering that will almost certainly break mass gathering guidance aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.

Alexandria nurse delivers long-delayed thank you to NYC firefighter who saved her life when she was a girl

Alexandria, Virginia Nurse Deirdre Taylor says once her husband began working from home eight weeks ago, and she knew her kids would be safe, she signed up to head to New York City at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montgomery County to announce reopening plans on Thursday

On Thursday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other county officials will hold a news conference to announce plans for reopening the county. 

CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”

Falls Church restaurant able to provide meals for hospital workers after spike in business

One of the Northern Virginia restaurants we profiled recently during our FOX 5 Takeout segment is apparently benefiting from all the publicity. So much so, they're paying it forward.

Mandatory summer school coming soon for Alexandria City Public Schools students

Mandatory summer school is coming soon for Alexandria City Public Schools students. The district says it’s to make up for the loss of institutional time during the coronavirus pandemic.

Governor Larry Hogan says Maryland is ready to complete phase one of recovery at state level

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that much of the state is ready to complete stage one of its “road to recovery” after COVID-19 metrics recorded by health officials continue to show improvement.

Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law

As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc across the globe, a handful of countries, including Germany, Chile and the United States, are mulling the use of immunity passports to make clear who is immune from coronavirus infection.

Charles County businesses anxious to reopen despite social-distancing measures

The Charles County Health Department has partnered with its Chamber of Commerce to prepare businesses for reopening next week – and now residents will be looking forward to haircuts at last.

New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital

New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.

Charles County prepares for Friday phase one reopening

Charles County is getting ready to join the rest of Maryland in entering phase one of the reopening process.