Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.

Military Bowl canceled amid COVID-19 outbreaks

The Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl were both canceled due to the pandemic on Sunday as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans.

Army veteran in Arizona succumbs to COVID-19 while waiting for life-saving treatment

An Army veteran in Arizona has passed away following a battle with COVID-19, as he waited for a potentially life-saving treatment. In our initial report on Brian Yazzie, family members say he had only a few more days left before a window of opportunity for treatment with an ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) machine would have run out.

Trouble in the air: Sky Harbor sees over 30 canceled flights on Christmas Eve

With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.

Dealing with mental health issues during the holiday season

It’s the holidays, an amazing time of year for many, but it’s also a difficult time of year for some.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.