Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
Read the text: House Democrats publish full $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill — including $1,400 checks
On Friday, House Democrats published the full 591-page bill detailing their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal, which includes $1,400 checks for individuals making $75,000 a year or less as well as an increase to the federal minimum wage.
On Friday, House Democrats published the full 591-page bill detailing their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal, which includes $1,400 checks for individuals making $75,000 a year or less as well as an increase to the federal minimum wage.
DC mayor's office investigates batch of suspicious N95 masks distributed to first responders
We're learning more about the possible counterfeit N95 masks that were distributed to first responders in the District as sources told FOX 5's Evan Lambert last night. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee reports that the D.C. mayor's office is taking this report seriously and is now investigating what appears to be counterfeit N95 masks that made their way into the city's stockpile.
We're learning more about the possible counterfeit N95 masks that were distributed to first responders in the District as sources told FOX 5's Evan Lambert last night. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee reports that the D.C. mayor's office is taking this report seriously and is now investigating what appears to be counterfeit N95 masks that made their way into the city's stockpile.
Japan’s government says it has identified new, more contagious coronavirus variant
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Back-to-school shopping arrives mid-winter as schools begin reopening
It’s February, temperatures are freezing, there’s snow on the ground – and it turns out a lot of parents are going back to school shopping.
It’s February, temperatures are freezing, there’s snow on the ground – and it turns out a lot of parents are going back to school shopping.
AOC calls for ‘full investigation’ of Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes amid coronavirus pandemic
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined a chorus of New York lawmakers demanding an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined a chorus of New York lawmakers demanding an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
DC vaccination campaign expanding to people with some medical conditions March 1
The District’s campaign to vaccinate residents against the novel coronavirus will expand to people from a number of age groups who have qualifying medical conditions – such as asthma, hypertension, or HIV – on March 1.
The District’s campaign to vaccinate residents against the novel coronavirus will expand to people from a number of age groups who have qualifying medical conditions – such as asthma, hypertension, or HIV – on March 1.
Fraudsters flood Maryland labor department with fake unemployment claims
Maryland is getting swamped with fake unemployment claims and FOX 5 is learning new details about tactics thieves are using.
Maryland is getting swamped with fake unemployment claims and FOX 5 is learning new details about tactics thieves are using.
Medical imaging shows the true scope of long-term effects caused by COVID-19
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
N95 masks still rationed 1 year into COVID-19 pandemic despite swelling stockpiles
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
Dulles, Reagan National airports to offer on-site COVID-19 testing starting next month
Reagan National and Dulles International airports will soon offer on-site COVID-19 testing.
Reagan National and Dulles International airports will soon offer on-site COVID-19 testing.
First case of South Africa COVID-19 variant identified in Virginia
The first case of the South Africa COVID-19 variant – formally known as the B.1.351 variant – has been identified in the Commonwealth, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
The first case of the South Africa COVID-19 variant – formally known as the B.1.351 variant – has been identified in the Commonwealth, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
Maryland health official urging residents to be vigilant after person dies of Brazil COVID variant
There are new concerns Thursday over the COVID-19 Brazil variant that is linked to the death of a Maryland resident. The questions are only just starting – how widespread it and will vaccines give protection?
There are new concerns Thursday over the COVID-19 Brazil variant that is linked to the death of a Maryland resident. The questions are only just starting – how widespread it and will vaccines give protection?
DC expands vaccine access to grocery-store workers, social services
The District is expanding COVID-19 vaccination access to more people today – including grocery store workers.
The District is expanding COVID-19 vaccination access to more people today – including grocery store workers.
Snow, ice freezes COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Virginia, Maryland
The winter storm is slowing down COVID-19 vaccine efforts.
The winter storm is slowing down COVID-19 vaccine efforts.
'Immunity bubble’ fails as California conference spreads COVID-19
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle of California’s COVID-19 surge last month but instead created a superspreader event that infected attendees, staff and himself.
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle of California’s COVID-19 surge last month but instead created a superspreader event that infected attendees, staff and himself.
Maryland, Virginia vaccine shipments disrupted by severe winter weather
Severe winter weather is impacting the supply of COVID-19 vaccine shipments earmarked for Maryland and Virginia, health officials said on Thursday.
Severe winter weather is impacting the supply of COVID-19 vaccine shipments earmarked for Maryland and Virginia, health officials said on Thursday.
Grocery workers feeling expendable after COVID-19 vaccine delays
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Prince William County Jail
Prince William County Manassas Adult Detention Center is dealing with another COVID-19 outbreak that has left dozens ill.
Prince William County Manassas Adult Detention Center is dealing with another COVID-19 outbreak that has left dozens ill.
Families of high school seniors around the DC region wonder if prom and graduation will take place in-person
Even with it only being February, parents of graduating seniors in the DMV are already thinking about prom and graduation.
Even with it only being February, parents of graduating seniors in the DMV are already thinking about prom and graduation.