‘Call the pros’: Chick-fil-A helps direct gridlocked traffic at S.C. drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
Prince George’s County clamping down on non-residents showing up for vaccinations
Prince George’s County is clamping down on accessibility to the coronavirus vaccine after non-residents traveled into the county last week.
Prince George’s County restoring indoor dining at 25% on Friday
Limited indoor dining will return to Prince George’s County on Friday, Jan. 29, officials announced on Monday.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
'It feels like the goalpost keeps moving': Vaccine battle brewing in Fairfax County Public Schools
A grassroots parents group is calling out the Fairfax County Public Schools school district and the unions for delaying in-person instruction for students.
National Guard troops testing positive for COVID-19 claim they are not receiving appropriate medical attention
As thousands of National Guard members packed up and left DC, others are staying longer and Fox News has confirmed more than 100 of them have tested positive for COVID-19.
California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
Arlington County parents push for in-person learning with rally in park
Parents said they want schools to open now, which is something that was visible in bold letters on the signs they brought to Saturday’s rally.
Northern Virginia resident diagnosed with COVID-19 UK variant
A rapid-spreading UK variant of the novel coronavirus has been identified in a Northern Virginia resident, the state health department said on Monday.
Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Wizards struggle against Spurs after 6-game COVID-19 layoff
Washington struggled offensively and suffered some communication breakdowns defensively in crucial situations, but Wizards coach Scott Brooks could forgive those lapses.
Merck ends development of 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines after poor results
Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
Virginia the 'only state reporting significant increases' in COVID cases: report
Virginia also reportedly ranks last among states in vaccine doses used of those distributed.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine appears effective against new variants, working on booster shot as precaution
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
President Biden makes stop at Georgetown bagel shop
In his first stop to a local restaurant as president, Joe Biden ordered bagels from Call Your Mother Jew-ish Deli in Georgetown on Sunday.
Canadian woman wins jackpot using numbers from husband’s 20-year old dream
A woman won the lottery after playing the same numbers for the past 20 years that appeared in her husband’s dream.
2 in 5 Americans live where COVID-19 strains hospital ICUs
More than 40% of Americans now live in areas running out of ICU space, with only 15% of beds still available.
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
Hundreds of non-Prince George's residents cross county lines to get vaccinated
More issues with the vaccine rollout in Prince George’s County. People are crossing county lines to get vaccinated. It’s causing long lines and frustration among people who live in the county.
Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.