Virginia COVID cases rapidly rising amid unprecedented vaccine rollout

FOX 5 is learning more about what may be leading to what’s being described by many accounts as a slow rollout of the coronavirus vaccine.

New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

Stimulus checks now cashable on Venmo

Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.

DC releases website, target dates for COVID-19 vaccinations

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and city leaders have released target dates for COVID-19 vaccinations in the District as they work to distribute the vaccine to citizens and frontline workers.

COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead

Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.

FOX 5 On The Hill: Coronavirus Latest
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Dr. Jeffrey Gold of the University of Nebraska Medical Center joins the show to discuss the new coronavirus variant sweeping across the United States.

COVID-19: 1 year ago, medical bulletin went out on 'undiagnosed pneumonia'

Dec. 30, marks the one year anniversary of when the global medical community received an alert about an unidentified cluster of a pneumonia-like illness that would later come to be known as COVID-19.

COVID-19 timeline: How the pandemic unfolded over 1 year

The challenging months brought death, sickness, disruption and scientific exploration to the forefront of our lives, and many call it both the shortest and the longest year in history — and one that will certainly not be forgotten.

Coronavirus, policing topped 2020 issues in state legislatures

Responses to the coronavirus pandemic and police brutality dominated legislative sessions in 2020, leading to scores of new laws that will take effect in the new year.

Arlington bar receives funding from Barstool Sports' effort to help small businesses

Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington has received contributions from The Barstool Fund, an effort by Barstool Sports to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Police investigate deliberate spoiling of 500 vaccine doses in Wisconsin

Police and federal authorities are investigating after a Wisconsin health system said an employee admitted to deliberately spoiling 500 doses of coronavirus vaccine.

Biden inauguration to feature memorial for COVID-19 victims

President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.

China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally

China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.

Arlington parent taking battle to open schools to the court

An Arlington Public Schools parent wants his daughter back in class so badly, he plans to file a lawsuit against the district.

UK COVID-19 variant detected in Southern California: Gov. Newsom

Health officials confirmed a new coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom has been detected in Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. 

West Virginia Governor to reopen in-person learning to younger students

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced an aggressive plan Wednesday to reopen public schools to in-person learning for younger students and offer coronavirus vaccines to residents age 80 and older and to teachers and school personnel over age 50.

Anne Arundel County reverses course on indoor dining
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Anne Arundel County has reversed the suspension of indoor dining and will now allow restaurants to serve indoors at 25 percent capacity.