How to prevent RSV, COVID-19, flu infections ahead of holidays
With the holiday season in full swing, it's important to take preventative action to protect yourself, your children and other loved ones from the triple threat of RSV, COVID-19 and the flu.
LA County returns to 'strongly recommending' masks indoors as COVID cases rise
The average daily rate of new COVID-19 cases in LA County has risen to 100 infections per 100,000 residents, the county's health officer says, meaning the county is again "strongly recommending" that everyone wear masks in indoor public spaces.
US Capitol Christmas Tree arrival marks beginning of holiday season in DC
The Christmas season has officially arrived in D.C.! The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree pulled in early Friday morning.
Bob Barnard marks 25 years at FOX 5
Reporter Bob Barnard marked a special milestone in his career this week when he celebrated 25 years at FOX 5.
Prince George's County DMV Knights 11U 'Gold Boyz' raising funds for nationals
A Prince George's County youth football team wants to take their winning streak on the road to nationals next month!
Maryland Gov. Hogan announces RSV mitigation actions; potential COVID-19, flu surge preparedness
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a series of new mitigation actions after a surge in respiratory syncytial virus - or RSV - cases across the state.
Wheaton Mall hosts 'Boosterama' clinics to help people get COVID-19 booster shots
Montgomery County officials are holding a series of “Boosterama” events at Wheaton Mall to help get COVID-19 booster shots into more people's arms.
Maryland city providing $1,000 COVID-19 cash relief payments to some residents
A Maryland city is providing its residents an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 COVID-19 cash relief payment.
Pay it Forward: Walter Johnson Stem Club helps young students eager to learn!
What do you get when you take a few smart and talented high school students with hearts to give and pair them with youngsters eager to learn about science?
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
The Big Board sues DC Health for COVID-19 related closure: lawsuit
The Big Board, a bar and burger restaurant on H Street in the District is suing the D.C. Department of Health after their liquor license was suspended earlier this year and they were ordered to close for refusing to follow the city’s COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandate, a lawsuit says.
DC could again push back COVID-19 vaccine deadline for students
D.C.'s vaccine deadline for students may be pushed back again.
Pregnant Maryland firefighter gives birth hours after helping car crash victim
A pregnant Maryland firefighter gave birth just hours after she rushed to help a woman who was trapped inside a car after it flipped over during a multi-vehicle crash last week outside Baltimore.
White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
COVID vs Cold: How to tell the difference when you're feeling sick
Pediatric practices are expanding to address the influx of families flooding offices across the DMV with sick children. But is it COVID-19 or just the common cold?
DC to merge monkeypox clinics with some COVID centers
The D.C. Department of Health will merge the city’s three monkeypox clinics with three COVID centers beginning Saturday, October 15.
Northern Virginia photographer gives back through free 'empowerment' portrait project
Empowering people through photography. It's what an Air Force vet, turned photographer named Brian Silver of northern Virginia, provides to people who have experienced a life-changing event and want to tell their story one picture at a time.
DC walk-in childhood vaccination clinics begin Monday at 5 locations
Children in D.C. who can't return to school because they are noncompliant with the District's school vaccination policy can visit one of five childhood vaccine clinics opening Monday.
People’s Garden movement aims to educate, encourage others to grown own food
Communities across the country are joining the People's Garden movement as a way to empower themselves to participate in local food production.