Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's what the IRS says you need to do
The IRS has delivered about 161 million stimulus checks as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, but some Americans are still waiting for their payment to arrive – and the deadline is fast approaching to claim the money.
The IRS has delivered about 161 million stimulus checks as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, but some Americans are still waiting for their payment to arrive – and the deadline is fast approaching to claim the money.
Montgomery County could relax restrictions as soon as Tuesday
Montgomery County has now hit the 50% mark for county residents with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and that means it could take big step toward easing restrictions as soon as today.
Montgomery County has now hit the 50% mark for county residents with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and that means it could take big step toward easing restrictions as soon as today.
Prince George’s County COVID-19 vaccine clinics move to open registration plans
Prince George's County residents will have an easier time getting their COVID-19 vaccines as the area moves toward open registration plans.
Prince George's County residents will have an easier time getting their COVID-19 vaccines as the area moves toward open registration plans.
DC to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions, offering walk-up vaccinations starting May 1
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced at a press briefing Monday that the District would begin easing COVID-19 restrictions beginning Saturday, May 1, including for dining and entertainment venues.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced at a press briefing Monday that the District would begin easing COVID-19 restrictions beginning Saturday, May 1, including for dining and entertainment venues.
European officials finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
Mayor Bowser says DC is still on track for loosening restrictions come May 1
At a Thursday Earth Day news conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told FOX 5 DC the District is still on track to loosen COVID-19 restrictions come May 1, which would impact capacity limits for retail stores, entertainment venues and even museums.
At a Thursday Earth Day news conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told FOX 5 DC the District is still on track to loosen COVID-19 restrictions come May 1, which would impact capacity limits for retail stores, entertainment venues and even museums.
Activities you can safely do once fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?
Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.
Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.
University System of MD to require COVID-19 vaccine for students, faculty, and staff this fall
The University System of Maryland is requiring all eligible students, faculty, and staff who will be on Maryland campuses this fall be vaccinated against COVID-19 -- including the campuses of the University of Maryland, Towson University, Coppin State University and Bowie State University.
The University System of Maryland is requiring all eligible students, faculty, and staff who will be on Maryland campuses this fall be vaccinated against COVID-19 -- including the campuses of the University of Maryland, Towson University, Coppin State University and Bowie State University.
Virginia to expand capacity at sports, entertainment venues in May
Virginia is about to open up a little more.
Virginia is about to open up a little more.
Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
COVID-19 vaccine milestone: US surpasses goal of 200 million shots administered in less than 100 days
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
DC crosswalk dancers chat with FOX 5 about the making of the video and more!
Their video exploded online – now a group of performers who stopped traffic near the National Mall over the weekend with their amazing crosswalk dance said it was all done to make people happy!
Their video exploded online – now a group of performers who stopped traffic near the National Mall over the weekend with their amazing crosswalk dance said it was all done to make people happy!
CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
Washington Wizards welcome fans back to Capital One Arena
For the first time this season, fans will be in the stands at Capital One Arena for a Washington Wizards game.
For the first time this season, fans will be in the stands at Capital One Arena for a Washington Wizards game.
Virginia schools' musicals, concerts will have expanded crowds
Virginia high school musicals and concerts will now be able to play to a much bigger crowd after Governor Ralph Northam eased attendance restrictions on school performance events.
Virginia high school musicals and concerts will now be able to play to a much bigger crowd after Governor Ralph Northam eased attendance restrictions on school performance events.
Montgomery County issues guidance for in-person graduation ceremonies
The Montgomery County Council has voted on guidance for in-person graduation ceremonies.
The Montgomery County Council has voted on guidance for in-person graduation ceremonies.