Nearly 3,500 federal employees to be compensated for contracting COVID-19 at work
As of Nov. 16, the government agreed to pay injury compensation benefits to nearly 3,500 federal employees and has granted death benefits to survivors of 14 employees, a Department of Labor spokesperson told FOX TV Stations.
As of Nov. 16, the government agreed to pay injury compensation benefits to nearly 3,500 federal employees and has granted death benefits to survivors of 14 employees, a Department of Labor spokesperson told FOX TV Stations.
Despite COVID, volunteers worked hard to ensure a warm Thanksgiving meal
Despite challenges from the coronavirus this year, volunteers in Northeast D.C. pushed-on this Saturday, to make sure each of the 2,700+ families served by Project Giveback Thanksgiving each year, will still have a warm holiday this year.
Despite challenges from the coronavirus this year, volunteers in Northeast D.C. pushed-on this Saturday, to make sure each of the 2,700+ families served by Project Giveback Thanksgiving each year, will still have a warm holiday this year.
12 million Americans will soon lose unemployment benefits—can they expect a stimulus?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
Rite Aid offering free COVID-19 tests, expands program to include teens
Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.
Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.
Washington Ballet offering free, virtual performance of 'The Nutcracker'
Like many other groups, the Washington Ballet has had to make adjustments during the pandemic, such as using Zoom for classes. But now, the excitement is growing around the upcoming performance of "The Nutcracker," a tradition that may be a little different for the public this year.
Like many other groups, the Washington Ballet has had to make adjustments during the pandemic, such as using Zoom for classes. But now, the excitement is growing around the upcoming performance of "The Nutcracker," a tradition that may be a little different for the public this year.
Socially distanced Santa coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall this weekend
The Christmas season is almost upon us, and Santa Claus is coming to town – but he’s going to be keeping his distance.
The Christmas season is almost upon us, and Santa Claus is coming to town – but he’s going to be keeping his distance.
Days before the Iron Bowl, Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19
Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before the Iron Bowl.
Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before the Iron Bowl.
International travelers should get coronavirus test at 3 different times, CDC advises
The CDC has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at three different times.
The CDC has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at three different times.
Wiping down groceries? Experts advise to keep risk in perspective
To avoid any traces of the coronavirus that might be lurking on surfaces, Americans have been wiping down groceries, wearing surgical gloves when they go out and leaving mail packages out for an extra day or two. But experts say the national fixation on scrubbing sparked by the pandemic can sometimes be overkill.
To avoid any traces of the coronavirus that might be lurking on surfaces, Americans have been wiping down groceries, wearing surgical gloves when they go out and leaving mail packages out for an extra day or two. But experts say the national fixation on scrubbing sparked by the pandemic can sometimes be overkill.
Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
Maryland records highest one-day coronavirus death total since June
With millions preparing to venture out for Thanksgiving family gatherings, Maryland reported a grim statistic unseen since early summer.
With millions preparing to venture out for Thanksgiving family gatherings, Maryland reported a grim statistic unseen since early summer.
Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to FOX 5: ‘It’s much better to close the bars and keep the schools open’
FOX 5's Lindsay Watts sat down with Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, for a one-on-one interview on the coronavirus pandemic Tuesday.
FOX 5's Lindsay Watts sat down with Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, for a one-on-one interview on the coronavirus pandemic Tuesday.
Montgomery County mom comes up with creative ways to help her community throughout the pandemic
The generosity is amazing to see this time of year. Food drives and giveaways are being held across the D.C. region as Thanksgiving approaches.
The generosity is amazing to see this time of year. Food drives and giveaways are being held across the D.C. region as Thanksgiving approaches.
Scotland becomes 1st country to make period products free for ‘anyone who needs them’
The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed a bill that will make all menstrual products free and easily accessible in a first-of-its-kind bid to end “period poverty.”
The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed a bill that will make all menstrual products free and easily accessible in a first-of-its-kind bid to end “period poverty.”
Stores experiencing second wave of panic buying
It is a flashback to the start of the pandemic – empty aisles.
It is a flashback to the start of the pandemic – empty aisles.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to 3 charges in criminal case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.