Virginia jobless claims reach 500,000 since coronavirus hit
More than a half million Virginians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak hit the state last month.
More than a half million Virginians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak hit the state last month.
101-year-old man beats COVID-19, celebrates birthday at Minneapolis VA
It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.
It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.
Officers honor frontline workers at Inova Fairfax Hospital
Members of the Fairfax County Police Department saluted health care workers at Inova Fairfax Hospital Wednesday.
Members of the Fairfax County Police Department saluted health care workers at Inova Fairfax Hospital Wednesday.
Tyson doubling bonuses, increases healthcare benefits for frontline workers
The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.
The 'Thank You Bonuses' total $120 million for the company's 116,000 U.S. frontline workers and truckers, up from the $60 million announced in early April.
Fauci expects quick approval of new virus drug
The nation’s top infectious diseases expert says he expects the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to quickly approve a new experimental drug that showed promising signs in treating patients with COVID-19.
The nation’s top infectious diseases expert says he expects the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to quickly approve a new experimental drug that showed promising signs in treating patients with COVID-19.
Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to flyover DC, Baltimore to honor front-line workers fighting coronavirus outbreak
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds will honor front-line workers battling the COVID-19 outbreak with a flyover of the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore areas over the weekend.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds will honor front-line workers battling the COVID-19 outbreak with a flyover of the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore areas over the weekend.
LA now offering coronavirus testing to all residents whether they show symptoms or not
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced coronavirus testing has expanded throughout the city and testing is now available to all residents—whether they are showing symptoms or not.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced coronavirus testing has expanded throughout the city and testing is now available to all residents—whether they are showing symptoms or not.
Pentagon spending over $75 million to ramp up production of coronavirus testing swabs
The DOD announced Wednesday that a medical company based in Maine is receiving $75.5 million under the DPA to ramp up the production of swabs for coronavirus testing.
The DOD announced Wednesday that a medical company based in Maine is receiving $75.5 million under the DPA to ramp up the production of swabs for coronavirus testing.
UN warns coronavirus fallout will lead to the next pandemic – global starvation
The next global pandemic may very well be a hunger pandemic as a result of the fallout from coronavirus.
The next global pandemic may very well be a hunger pandemic as a result of the fallout from coronavirus.
Dozens of bodies found in unrefrigerated U-Haul trucks outside NYC funeral home
A funeral home in New York City overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic resorted to storing dozens of bodies in unrefrigerated rented U-Haul trucks outside, police said Wednesday.
A funeral home in New York City overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic resorted to storing dozens of bodies in unrefrigerated rented U-Haul trucks outside, police said Wednesday.
Sex offender arrested days after being released from jail over coronavirus fears
“They are giving a get out of jail free card," said an outraged Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. He’s angry over the recent court-ordered release of these seven inmates he calls “high risk” sex offenders.
“They are giving a get out of jail free card," said an outraged Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. He’s angry over the recent court-ordered release of these seven inmates he calls “high risk” sex offenders.
Simon Property Group could reopen malls with strict coronavirus measures
The move comes as some states, like Georgia and South Carolina, ease COVID-19 restrictions.
The move comes as some states, like Georgia and South Carolina, ease COVID-19 restrictions.
FOX 5 uncovers how contact tracing works as DC expands program
D.C. announced Wednesday it will hire hundreds of people to work as contact tracers for the coronavirus and there are estimates that nationwide, a few hundred thousand people could be needed to do this work.
D.C. announced Wednesday it will hire hundreds of people to work as contact tracers for the coronavirus and there are estimates that nationwide, a few hundred thousand people could be needed to do this work.
Ocean City beaches, Boardwalk to remain closed until May 15 amid coronavirus concerns
The beaches and the world-famous Boardwalk of Maryland's most popular coastal resort town will remain closed until May 15 amid coronavirus concerns.
The beaches and the world-famous Boardwalk of Maryland's most popular coastal resort town will remain closed until May 15 amid coronavirus concerns.
No social distancing on the National Mall as federal guidelines expire tomorrow
Warmer temperatures and dry conditions lured crowds to the National Mall today.
Warmer temperatures and dry conditions lured crowds to the National Mall today.
Dad ‘blows out’ candles with hands in coronavirus pandemic-modified birthday celebration
Many people have been forced to adapt to a new reality because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one California man who demonstrated an inventive way of “blowing” out the candles on his birthday cake.
Many people have been forced to adapt to a new reality because of the coronavirus pandemic, including one California man who demonstrated an inventive way of “blowing” out the candles on his birthday cake.
Need toilet paper? You can order from the companies who produce it
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Consumers who can't find toilet paper in their local stores can buy straight from the source.
Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”
Coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes throughout DC region could hinder reopening strategies
Coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes could raise questions about reopening strategies across our area.
Coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes could raise questions about reopening strategies across our area.
American crew on board docked cruise ship in LA not allowed to disembark
American crew members from the Holland America Line are stuck on a cruise ship now docked at the Port of San Pedro because of coronavirus concerns.
American crew members from the Holland America Line are stuck on a cruise ship now docked at the Port of San Pedro because of coronavirus concerns.