Mom-and-pop businesses count on community support, word of mouth during pandemic
You’ve probably heard this being said over and over again during the pandemic: shop local and support small businesses.
You’ve probably heard this being said over and over again during the pandemic: shop local and support small businesses.
DOJ sues Walmart over role in America’s opioid crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Fauci, CDC say new COVID-19 strain accelerating spread in UK may already be in US
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
Report: United Airlines confirms COVID-19 was passenger's cause of death on flight bound for LAX
United Airlines confirmed that COVID-19 played a role in a passenger's death on a flight bound for LAX, according to a report from TMZ.
United Airlines confirmed that COVID-19 played a role in a passenger's death on a flight bound for LAX, according to a report from TMZ.
US tops 3 million deaths in 2020, by far most ever counted
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and tears
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
The challenge of the new coronavirus strain identified in the UK
Dr. Amesh Adalia of Johns Hopkins talks about the new strain of the novel coronavirus that has been identified in the United Kingdom - and how it might complicated efforts to slow the spread.
Dr. Amesh Adalia of Johns Hopkins talks about the new strain of the novel coronavirus that has been identified in the United Kingdom - and how it might complicated efforts to slow the spread.
California could see 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations in a month
The state has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that a projection model shows California could be facing nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month.
The state has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that a projection model shows California could be facing nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month.
Loudoun County coronavirus update
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors chair Phyllis Randall provides an update on the county's response to the novel coronavirus.
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors chair Phyllis Randall provides an update on the county's response to the novel coronavirus.
Holy Cross Health vaccine plans
Dr. Yancy Phillips of Holy Cross Hospital talks about his facility's coronavirus vaccine plans.
Dr. Yancy Phillips of Holy Cross Hospital talks about his facility's coronavirus vaccine plans.
Coronavirus relief package passes
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen talks to FOX 5's Steve Chenevey about the coronavirus stimulus package that's headed to President Trump's desk.
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen talks to FOX 5's Steve Chenevey about the coronavirus stimulus package that's headed to President Trump's desk.
$600 stimulus checks could roll out before end of 2020 — here’s how to find out if you qualify
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Community hopes to save Christ Episcopal School, which could close in June
The race is on to raise enough money to save Christ Episcopal School, on the verge of closure because of a deficit largely attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The race is on to raise enough money to save Christ Episcopal School, on the verge of closure because of a deficit largely attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic baby boom unlikely, researchers say
It’s a pandemic, plenty of romantic partners are stuck inside night after night with nothing to do, and so the thinking goes – we could be in line for a COVID baby boom, right?
It’s a pandemic, plenty of romantic partners are stuck inside night after night with nothing to do, and so the thinking goes – we could be in line for a COVID baby boom, right?
Second COVID-19 wave sends some yacht owners quarantining at sea
Some wealthy families are spending the holidays on private boats at sea to avoid a second wave of the virus.
Some wealthy families are spending the holidays on private boats at sea to avoid a second wave of the virus.
Is Los Angeles County the new 'epicenter' of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.
Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.
Van Nuys apartment manager, landlord agree to give tenant struggling during pandemic extra time to pay rent
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.
Healthcare workers at private practices express concerns about when they'll be able to get vaccine
FOX 5 is learning more about concerns coming from staff and doctors at a pediatric office in Northern Virginia where say they too should be a priority in getting the coronavirus vaccination. Right now, frontline healthcare workers in hospitals are at the top of the list.
FOX 5 is learning more about concerns coming from staff and doctors at a pediatric office in Northern Virginia where say they too should be a priority in getting the coronavirus vaccination. Right now, frontline healthcare workers in hospitals are at the top of the list.
Patrons supportive, restaurant owners frustrated – DC braces for another indoor dining ban
On Monday, FOX 5 heard from a number of business owners and managers who feel they are once again being targeted by the latest coronavirus rollback in the District: a temporary indoor dining ban.
On Monday, FOX 5 heard from a number of business owners and managers who feel they are once again being targeted by the latest coronavirus rollback in the District: a temporary indoor dining ban.
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.