President Trump says new guidelines aim to lift some restrictions

President Donald Trump said he's prepared to announce new guidelines allowing some states to quickly ease up on social distancing even as business leaders told him they need more coronavirus testing and personal protective equipment before people can safely go back to work.

Officers on leave for police-involved shooting reinstated during coronavirus pandemic

Six police officers from the City of Hyattsville are back on the job after the police chief reinstated them amid an ongoing investigation into their role in a deadly officer-involved shooting.

Loudoun County nursing home workers walk off job over COVID-19 safety concerns

Nearly two dozen staff members at a senior care facility in Virginia walked off the job concerned for their safety amid the coronavirus outbreak.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about coronavirus stimulus payments

Many of you have been reaching out to FOX 5 on social media with questions about the stimulus checks that began rolling out Wednesday. FOX 5's Lauren DeMarco got some answers from wealth analyst, Jason Howell, CFP.

Coronavirus stimulus checks reportedly get sent to dead people

“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.

Plastic bags may be making a comeback during coronavirus outbreak

Reusable grocery bags are a staple in many households and have been for years -- but because of the coronavirus, plastic bags may be making a comeback, at least temporarily.

DC correctional officers suing city, jail amid COVID-19 outbreak

Correctional officers who work at the D.C. Jail filed a class-action lawsuit against the District and the jail on Wednesday.

Animal rescue groups utilize virtual dog adoptions

As the coronavirus pandemic affects every aspect of our lives, one silver lining of the outbreak has been a dramatic increase in animal adoptions.

The stimulus check isn’t enough. We did the math.

Check your bank accounts. Chances are you are about $1,042.70 richer. That’s because millions of Americans received their $1,200 stimulus check—after taxes, of course, but is that enough money?

Maryland Gov. Hogan signs order requiring people to wear masks at stores, on transit

Governor Larry Hogan announced today that he has signed an executive order mandating that all Marylanders wear face coverings when inside stores, or riding on public transportation in order to safeguard against spreading COVID-19.

DC Mayor extends stay at home order until May 15

Mayor Muriel Bowser said she is extending the District’s stay at home order until May 15. The mayor made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday. The city issued the order on March 30 directing residents to stay at home except to perform essential activities.

Major League Baseball employees will participate in 10,000-person COVID-19 study

Researchers have partnered with Major League Baseball employees in a 10,000-person study aimed at further understanding the rate of infection of the novel coronavirus in the United States.