COVID-19 deaths in US projected to exceed 115,000 by June 20, according to CDC

While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.

Face coverings required at Reagan National, Dulles International airports starting Friday

Starting Friday, face coverings will be required for all passengers at visitors at Reagan National and Dulles International airports in accordance with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's mandate, officials announced Thursday. 

555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant

The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable

The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.

Prince George’s County will begin phase 1 of reopening on June 1

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks says the county will take its first steps in the reopening process on June 1.

Coronavirus IRS stimulus payments on prepaid debit cards arriving: What to know

The IRS has sent out more than 150 million economic impact payments, and it is still working to issue more, including millions on prepaid debit cards.

Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic

The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.

Questions remain over July 4th celebration on National Mall

As President Trump says he is still planning a celebration on the National Mall for the Fourth of July, there are questions about how D.C. officials will handle an in-person gathering that will almost certainly break mass gathering guidance aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.

Alexandria nurse delivers long-delayed thank you to NYC firefighter who saved her life when she was a girl

Alexandria, Virginia Nurse Deirdre Taylor says once her husband began working from home eight weeks ago, and she knew her kids would be safe, she signed up to head to New York City at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montgomery County to announce reopening plans on Thursday

On Thursday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other county officials will hold a news conference to announce plans for reopening the county. 

CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”

Falls Church restaurant able to provide meals for hospital workers after spike in business

One of the Northern Virginia restaurants we profiled recently during our FOX 5 Takeout segment is apparently benefiting from all the publicity. So much so, they're paying it forward.