California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Gov. Ron DeSantis defends crowds gathering after Super Bowl win
"You only care about it if it's people you don't like," DeSantis said.
"You only care about it if it's people you don't like," DeSantis said.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
Problems reported as CVS begins registering COVID-19 vaccinations in Virginia
As COVID-19 vaccine rollouts continue across the country, many who tried to register early for the CVS vaccination program in Virginia say they were met with problems.
As COVID-19 vaccine rollouts continue across the country, many who tried to register early for the CVS vaccination program in Virginia say they were met with problems.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
Parents voice concerns over Loudoun County's return-to-school plan
With just days until students in Loudoun County are set to return to the classroom under a hybrid plan some parents say it isn't enough.
With just days until students in Loudoun County are set to return to the classroom under a hybrid plan some parents say it isn't enough.
South Africa pivots to unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine after scrapping AstraZeneca
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Maryland health official says vaccine sign-up is working
FOX 5 has been receiving emails and phone calls from people frustrated and concerned while trying to register for a Maryland vaccine appointment, but a state health department official believes the multi-point system is working. The Maryland Health Department official made this claim, participating with colleagues in a local, virtual, Montgomery County Council meeting on Tuesday.
FOX 5 has been receiving emails and phone calls from people frustrated and concerned while trying to register for a Maryland vaccine appointment, but a state health department official believes the multi-point system is working. The Maryland Health Department official made this claim, participating with colleagues in a local, virtual, Montgomery County Council meeting on Tuesday.
San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
Howard University men’s basketball cancels season over COVID-19 concerns
The Howard University men’s basketball team announced on Tuesday that it has canceled its 2020-2021 campaign due to COVID-19 concerns.
The Howard University men’s basketball team announced on Tuesday that it has canceled its 2020-2021 campaign due to COVID-19 concerns.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Montgomery County getting 1,000 fewer doses this week
In a Monday virtual news conference, Montgomery County leaders confirmed that in the race to vaccinate more Marylanders, the state’s most populous jurisdiction was actually told it would receive 1,000 fewer vaccines this week.
In a Monday virtual news conference, Montgomery County leaders confirmed that in the race to vaccinate more Marylanders, the state’s most populous jurisdiction was actually told it would receive 1,000 fewer vaccines this week.
Rob Gronkowski visits Disney World after Super Bowl win
Super Bowl superstar Rob Gronkowski had a magical day at The Most Magical Place on Earth!
Super Bowl superstar Rob Gronkowski had a magical day at The Most Magical Place on Earth!
Churches to host vaccination clinics across DC region to help boost confidence
There are calls for the faith-based community to help in spreading the word on getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
There are calls for the faith-based community to help in spreading the word on getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Vaccine Divide: FOX 5 discusses race in vaccine distribution with area health leaders
Nearly every new data metric shows the race to vaccinate against COVID-19 is just as unequal as the virus's disproportionate attack on communities of color in the United States.
Nearly every new data metric shows the race to vaccinate against COVID-19 is just as unequal as the virus's disproportionate attack on communities of color in the United States.