Doctor's orders: Don't put off regular wellness checks for children during pandemic
Taking your healthy child to the doctor's office may seem rather counterintuitive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physicians nationwide, however, are urging parents not to postpone their children's’ wellness checks.
Taking your healthy child to the doctor's office may seem rather counterintuitive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physicians nationwide, however, are urging parents not to postpone their children's’ wellness checks.
Tired of video chatting? The experts weigh in on 'Zoom fatigue' amid coronavirus pandemic
At some point over the last month, there’s a good chance you’ve done some video chatting, whether it be via Zoom, Google Hangouts, or something else along those lines. After all, these days it’s how we socialize, it’s how we work, and for some — it’s getting to be a little much. So much so, there’s even a term for it, called “Zoom fatigue.”
At some point over the last month, there’s a good chance you’ve done some video chatting, whether it be via Zoom, Google Hangouts, or something else along those lines. After all, these days it’s how we socialize, it’s how we work, and for some — it’s getting to be a little much. So much so, there’s even a term for it, called “Zoom fatigue.”
Shoplifters coughing to elude security
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
Leader of North Carolina group protesting lockdowns reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
Chief Peter Newsham talks to FOX 5 about policing in a pandemic
Law enforcement agencies across the country have had to make major protocol charges to continue protecting the public while also keeping their officers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Law enforcement agencies across the country have had to make major protocol charges to continue protecting the public while also keeping their officers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Montgomery County Board of Education to weigh semester grade option
The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote May 12 on whether MCPS students should have the option to request a semester grade as the county continues to weight how to measure education under this unprecedented Coronavirus shutdown.
The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote May 12 on whether MCPS students should have the option to request a semester grade as the county continues to weight how to measure education under this unprecedented Coronavirus shutdown.
DC Mayor Bowser taps national figures for reopening task force
Mayor Muriel Bowser is tapping some big names for a big job: re-opening D.C.
Mayor Muriel Bowser is tapping some big names for a big job: re-opening D.C.
Several states planning to help protect meat processing plant workers amid COVID-19 outbreak
New details are emerging on how several states, including Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, plan to help protect poultry workers amid outbreaks at processing plants.
New details are emerging on how several states, including Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, plan to help protect poultry workers amid outbreaks at processing plants.
Maryland Department of Health to release nursing home data related to COVID-19
Starting this week, Maryland's coronavirus resource website will begin displaying data related to COVID-19 cases and fatalities associated with nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other similar facilities in the state.
Starting this week, Maryland's coronavirus resource website will begin displaying data related to COVID-19 cases and fatalities associated with nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other similar facilities in the state.
California governor scolds some beachgoers, says state is 'weeks away' from meaningful modifications
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Prince George's County animal shelter's cages nearly empty amid coronavirus pandemic
Some good news today from the Prince George's County animal shelter — in photos sent into FOX 5 on Monday, all you see are empty cages — more than 150 to be exact.
Some good news today from the Prince George's County animal shelter — in photos sent into FOX 5 on Monday, all you see are empty cages — more than 150 to be exact.
Texas restaurants, stores, malls, movie theaters can reopen May 1 at reduced capacity
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that restaurants and stores will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity across the state starting May 1.
Tom Hanks, who recovered from COVID-19, says his blood will be used for research
The actor and his wife Rita Wilson had tested positive for COVID-19 in March.
The actor and his wife Rita Wilson had tested positive for COVID-19 in March.
CDC draft outlines phased reopening of child care, religious institutions, food industry amid coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has drafted proposed guidelines for a phased reopening of the economy as some states begin to lift stay-at-home orders and resume operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has drafted proposed guidelines for a phased reopening of the economy as some states begin to lift stay-at-home orders and resume operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.
17-year-old DC boy among latest to die from COVID-19 in the District
A 17-year-old D.C. boy is among the latest lives to be claimed in the District due to the coronavirus.
A 17-year-old D.C. boy is among the latest lives to be claimed in the District due to the coronavirus.
'Food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods chairman says as processing plants continue to close
The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”
The chairman of Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning to Americans following the shuttering of multiple meat processing plants across the country: “The food supply chain is breaking.”
Papa John’s founder donates $1 million to small businesses for COVID-19 relief
The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.
The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.
USNS Comfort's last patients discharged, ship to leave NY by end of month, Navy announces
The USNS Comfort, a hospital ship brought to New York City to assist in the response to the coronavirus pandemic, has discharged its last patients and will return to Virginia by the end of the month, the Navy announced Sunday.
The USNS Comfort, a hospital ship brought to New York City to assist in the response to the coronavirus pandemic, has discharged its last patients and will return to Virginia by the end of the month, the Navy announced Sunday.