'COVID hasn't disappeared': As more restrictions are lifted, health officials say to stay diligent Coronavirus pandemic: one year later It’s been a year of restrictions that curbed the spread of COVID-19. As more are lifted, we’re getting a reality check about the current risks of common activities. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more in the video above. WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - It's been a year of restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, but as more and more are being lifted, we're getting a reality check about the current risk of some common activities. Businesses are inching their way back to some semblance of normalcy with fewer restrictions on capacity and sporting events will start to have fans in the stands.