Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package

President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.

FOX 5 gets more answers on Montgomery County’s continued indoor dining ban

Only on FOX 5, we are now getting more answers from a Montgomery County leader on why the indoor dining ban is still in place in the county, the only jurisdiction to still do so.

Californians with disabilities are not prioritized for COVID vaccine, and fear for their lives

Many people with disabilities, especially people who need caretakers to live independently, are at a high risk of dying from COVID but are not prioritized in the state's vaccine rollout plan.

DC COVID-19 vaccine data shows racial disparity among Black, Hispanic residents

DC Health has released data for the District detailing how many residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine, which includes the race and ethnicity breakdown.

WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID

A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.

DC Department of Health warning residents about COVID-19 scams

As the District ramps up its efforts to have residents vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, the health department is warning people to be wary of scammers.

Fauci to join Prince George’s County officials for coronavirus discussion

Dr. Anthony Fauci – largely considered a hero in the Trump administration’s efforts to combat the pandemic – will join Prince George’s County officials next week to discuss COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 symptoms remained for at least 6 months for some Wuhan patients, study finds

A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.

WHO changes COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women

The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.

Seniors in Montgomery County turned away from confirmed COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.

Fauci warns new coronavirus variants are 'wake-up call,' says scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.