Landlords, lenders brace for nationwide rent strike

It’s the first of the month and the rent is due. But, tenants in the nation’s biggest cities are striking because they simply can’t afford to pay the rent, as many have been left without jobs due to economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Healthcare workers say seniors are being improperly cared for at several Virginia nursing homes

In Northern Virginia, multiple healthcare workers raised a red flag after claiming senior patients are improperly being cared for in several Northern Virginia senior facilities. The healthcare workers reached out to FOX 5 concerned what they saw is only helping to spread COVID-19 to some of our most vulnerable citizens: seniors. 

Phase 1 plans for reopening Virginia expected on Monday

Consumer confidence and workplace safety are at the center of the blueprint to reopen the Commonwealth.

FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus

The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.

Coronavirus homeschooling: 77 percent of parents agree teachers should be paid more after teaching own kids, study says

Good teachers change lives for the better – and nearly 80 percent of parents agree that educators deserve a major raise, after taking charge of their children’s schooling at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study claims.

After Lancaster teen dies from COVID-19, family members continue battling the virus

Family members of the 17-year-old Lancaster girl who died from COVID-19 say nearly everyone in her immediate family has also tested positive, making the grieving process even more difficult.

What is herd immunity and will it protect us from COVID-19?

People everywhere are searching for answers to bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. One term that is being thrown around a lot is "herd immunity." So what exactly is it? Will it protect us from the deadly disease? Los Angeles Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer stopped by Good Day LA Friday to answer those questions.

Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19, cheered by shelter staff after finding new home

A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.

DeVos, Education Dept. not enforcing pause on wage garnishments, lawsuit says

The U.S. Education Department has continued to garnish wages from workers who are behind on their student loan payments even after Congress ordered the agency to suspend the practice during the coronavirus pandemic, a new lawsuit charges.

DC coronavirus cases on the rise, Mayor Bowser tells FOX 5

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in the nation's capital. Mayor Bowser spoke with FOX 5 Friday and said 335 new coronavirus cases were reported in the District on April 30. A total of 4,658 cases have been reported in D.C. since the outbreak began.

Coronavirus to likely last two years, new report says

The coronavirus pandemic will likely not be controlled until two-thirds of the world’s population is immune to the disease and countries should be prepared “for possible periodic" outbreaks over the next two years, a new study said.

FDA approves tests from South Korean for use in Maryland

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has formally approved the use of 500,000 coronavirus tests purchased by Maryland from a South Korean company this month.

Move to ground coronavirus has airlines creating new safety rules

As airlines struggle to get their businesses flying right once again in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown, several are taking safety measures the industry has never seen before.