Florida hits all-time daily COVID-19 case record
Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.
Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the CDC.
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin talks education, COVID-19
In his first sitdown interview with a regional station since Election Day, Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin joins FOX 5 to discuss his plans for the Commonwealth in 2022 and beyond.
In his first sitdown interview with a regional station since Election Day, Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin joins FOX 5 to discuss his plans for the Commonwealth in 2022 and beyond.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Omicron variant causes Christmas flight cancellations and holiday travel headaches
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
Maryland sets new single-day record for new COVID-19 cases amid surge
The state of Maryland set a new single-day record on Thursday for the number of new COVID-19 cases with 6,869 reported.
The state of Maryland set a new single-day record on Thursday for the number of new COVID-19 cases with 6,869 reported.
DMV fire departments grapple with surge in COVID-19 cases
Area fire departments are dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases that have impacted almost 10 percent of the workforce in D.C.
Area fire departments are dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases that have impacted almost 10 percent of the workforce in D.C.
Wizards Bradley Beal out on health protocols shortly before facing New York
“Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) is out tonight vs. New York,” read a post from the Washington Wizards’ Twitter account, the team playing at New York on Thursday.
“Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) is out tonight vs. New York,” read a post from the Washington Wizards’ Twitter account, the team playing at New York on Thursday.
How to mitigate COVID-19 risk amid holiday season
The demand for rapid tests remains high. But how should they be used, especially before holiday gatherings?
The demand for rapid tests remains high. But how should they be used, especially before holiday gatherings?
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Washington National Cathedral moves all Christmas services online amid COVID spike
Washington National Cathedral has announced all its Christmas services will be virtual this year due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the District.
Washington National Cathedral has announced all its Christmas services will be virtual this year due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the District.
Montgomery County leaders pushing for vaccine passport
On the heels of D.C.’s decision to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, events and gyms, Montgomery County leaders are pushing to follow suit.
On the heels of D.C.’s decision to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, events and gyms, Montgomery County leaders are pushing to follow suit.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
School districts across DMV uncertain about returning to in-person learning after holidays
As winter break begins for many families across the DMV, parents and students are already wondering if they will return to virtual or in-person learning in the new year amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
As winter break begins for many families across the DMV, parents and students are already wondering if they will return to virtual or in-person learning in the new year amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
DC to require proof of vaccination for restaurants, bars, other indoor venues
D.C. will soon require proof of vaccination for many indoor venues, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday.
D.C. will soon require proof of vaccination for many indoor venues, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday.
GWU to begin spring semester virtually, moves up COVID-19 booster deadline
The George Washington University will begin the spring semester virtually in addition to requiring all returning community members to get a COVID-19 booster shot by Jan. 10.
The George Washington University will begin the spring semester virtually in addition to requiring all returning community members to get a COVID-19 booster shot by Jan. 10.
COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
9% of unvaccinated in Maryland responsible for 75% of COVID-19 hospitalizations, Hogan says
Amid a surge in coronavirus hospitalizations in Maryland, Gov.
Amid a surge in coronavirus hospitalizations in Maryland, Gov.