Temple University's active COVID-19 cases rise to 318
In-person classes were short-lived at Temple University. The school announced Thursday that it's going virtual due to rising COVID-19 cases.
In-person classes were short-lived at Temple University. The school announced Thursday that it's going virtual due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Round Rock mother suffers severe burns after hand sanitizer starts house fire
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
Discussing coronavirus vaccine developments
Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins Univ. Center for Health Security, joins Fox 5 DC to recap this week's headlines in COVID-19 news including vaccine developments.
Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins Univ. Center for Health Security, joins Fox 5 DC to recap this week's headlines in COVID-19 news including vaccine developments.
Labor Day weekend doesn’t mean it’s time to party, DC region health officials say
With the Labor Day weekend ahead, health officials in the D.C. region are cautioning people that the occasion does not mean letting your guard down in the era of COVID-19.
With the Labor Day weekend ahead, health officials in the D.C. region are cautioning people that the occasion does not mean letting your guard down in the era of COVID-19.
Colleges cracking down on student behavior
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April
While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
Colleges crack down on student behavior
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Frederick Lawrence joins FOX 5 to discuss colleges' responses to student behavior in the era of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Schools closing due to COVID-19 even before students return
Local public schools are closed to students, but there are still employees working hard in those buildings every day, and some are testing positive for COVID-19.
Local public schools are closed to students, but there are still employees working hard in those buildings every day, and some are testing positive for COVID-19.
Fewer travelers expected to hit the road this Labor Day weekend amid pandemic
Labor Day weekend is typically a time for family fun, barbecues, and big crowds – but this year is different. Health officials are urging people to remain vigilant and help prevent a possible spike in cases of COVID-19.
Labor Day weekend is typically a time for family fun, barbecues, and big crowds – but this year is different. Health officials are urging people to remain vigilant and help prevent a possible spike in cases of COVID-19.
Prince George’s County will not enter Stage 3 of Maryland reopening
Prince George’s County will not enter Stage 3 of Maryland’s reopening process, county executive Angela Alsobrooks announced on Thursday.
Prince George’s County will not enter Stage 3 of Maryland’s reopening process, county executive Angela Alsobrooks announced on Thursday.
Robert Pattinson reportedly tests positive for COVID-19, halting 'The Batman' production
Production on “The Batman” was already halted once before in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Production on “The Batman” was already halted once before in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
FedEx to hire 70,000 workers for 'unprecedented holiday shipping season'
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Fauci warns coronavirus cases are 'unacceptably high' as Labor Day weekend approaches
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Montgomery Co Exec on loosening restrictions on Friday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich decided to not enter the full Stage 3 of reopening that Governor Hogan approved to begin on Friday. But Elrich tells Fox 5 DC about a live music restriction the county will look at loosening on Friday.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich decided to not enter the full Stage 3 of reopening that Governor Hogan approved to begin on Friday. But Elrich tells Fox 5 DC about a live music restriction the county will look at loosening on Friday.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
James Madison University shifts to mostly online after 'rapid increase' of COVID-19 cases
James Madison University will transition at least temporarily to primarily online instruction after experiencing a “rapid increase” in cases of COVID-19 among students.
James Madison University will transition at least temporarily to primarily online instruction after experiencing a “rapid increase” in cases of COVID-19 among students.
Montgomery County will not move into stage 3 alongside Maryland
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the county will not move into Phase 3 of reopening along with the rest of Maryland.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the county will not move into Phase 3 of reopening along with the rest of Maryland.