Vote for your favorite couple in Virginia Bride Magazine’s luxury dream wedding giveaway
Our FOX 5 viewers have the chance to vote on which couple will take home the dream wedding of a lifetime!
Our FOX 5 viewers have the chance to vote on which couple will take home the dream wedding of a lifetime!
Omicron subvariant BA.2: Health officials call it 'variant of concern'
The subvariant omicron BA.2 has health officials’ attention, just as COVID restrictions have eased up. It has been classified as a "variant of concern," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This variant is also called "stealth" omicron because its genetic mutations could make it difficult to distinguish from the delta variant using PCR tests as compared to the original version of omicron, according to the American Medical Association.
The subvariant omicron BA.2 has health officials’ attention, just as COVID restrictions have eased up. It has been classified as a "variant of concern," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This variant is also called "stealth" omicron because its genetic mutations could make it difficult to distinguish from the delta variant using PCR tests as compared to the original version of omicron, according to the American Medical Association.
Why your DC tap water may have a different taste and smell - and how to reduce it
Have you noticed a change in the taste and smell of your drinking water in D.C.? You're not alone.
Have you noticed a change in the taste and smell of your drinking water in D.C.? You're not alone.
DC trucker convoy protests expected to continue through week
Expect more delays this week on highways around the D.C. region as the trucker convoy protest is expected to continue.
Expect more delays this week on highways around the D.C. region as the trucker convoy protest is expected to continue.
Boy or girl? Jeannette Reyes gender reveal surprise!
An exciting weekend for FOX 5’s Jeannette Reyes and her husband!
An exciting weekend for FOX 5’s Jeannette Reyes and her husband!
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trucker convoys cause traffic delays in DC region Saturday
Trucker Convoys protesting COVID-19 mandates are causing traffic issues near Downtown D.C. Saturday.
Trucker Convoys protesting COVID-19 mandates are causing traffic issues near Downtown D.C. Saturday.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
Trucker convoys protesting COVID-19 mandates return to DC region Friday
Trucker convoys arrive in the D.C. area again Friday, prompting warnings for drivers to expect heavy traffic throughout the region.
Trucker convoys arrive in the D.C. area again Friday, prompting warnings for drivers to expect heavy traffic throughout the region.
US Health Secretary Becerra warns of COVID-19 funds shortage as virus rebounds in Europe, Asia
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
DC Mayor pushes to help downtown bounce back from the pandemic
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to help downtown D.C. bounce back from the pandemic, after new data indicates restaurant spending is down and properties are struggling to fill commercial real estate spaces.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to help downtown D.C. bounce back from the pandemic, after new data indicates restaurant spending is down and properties are struggling to fill commercial real estate spaces.
Pfizer COVID antiviral: Dozens of companies to start making pill
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
3 pediatric influenza-associated deaths in Wisconsin: DHS
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed the deaths of three children under the age of 18 due to complications from influenza.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed the deaths of three children under the age of 18 due to complications from influenza.
Possible obesity treatment for women identified by researchers based on how bodies store fat
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
DC Public Schools make masks optional
Beginning Wednesday, March 16, masks will be optional for students, staff, and visitors in D.C. Public Schools.
Beginning Wednesday, March 16, masks will be optional for students, staff, and visitors in D.C. Public Schools.
FEMA's funeral assistance aid for COVID-19 tops $2B, more eligible
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
The White House says second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.