Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recommending masks indoors as Delta variant spreads
As the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads in the greater D.C. region and beyond – especially among the unvaccinated – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is now recommending that people wear masks indoors.
DC professional sports franchises continue to struggle with COVID-19, vaccinations
While NFL players will soon be taking shots on the field, it remains to be seen how many will do the same off of it.
Federal workers in the DMV could soon be required to get COVID-19 vaccine
Federal workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia could be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their job as soon as Friday.
CDC guidance fallout: House, White House bring back mask mandates
Capitol Attending Physician Brian Monahan said late Tuesday that the House of Representatives is reinstating its mask mandate – and therefore the threat of fines to members who don't comply – following updated guidance from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 cases climb across parts of DC region as CDC changes course on mask guidance
Areas across the nation and the D.C. region are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases as the highly contagious delta variant continues to spread.
CDC issues new mask-wearing guidance as Delta variant cases spike
The Center for Disease Control has changed its mask guidelines for vaccinated people. Officials now saying vaccinated people in high transmission areas should wear masks indoors.
Several groups call for mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers
More than 50 groups representing millions of healthcare workers signed onto a letter Monday calling for vaccine mandates among doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field.
White House has not determined whether vaccinations will be mandatory for federal employees: press secretary
The White House has yet to determine whether vaccinations will be mandated for Federal and military employees, press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Monday.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
COVID-19 cases rise in DC, Maryland and Virginia as delta variant continues to spread
COVID-19 cases are soaring across the country and are rising in parts of the D.C. region. The spike in cases is being fueled by those who aren't vaccinated and the fast spread of the delta variant, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, said on Sunday.
Concerns over Delta variant rise as more unvaccinated people contract COVID
D.C. Health reported four deaths and 200 confirmed ‘break-through’ cases as Delta variant concerns rise.
Pfizer vaccine 88% effective against delta variant, study finds
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
Pfizer vaccine will be made at South African firm, a first for Africa
This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
DC VAX DAY TAKE 2: Take The Shot, DC offers incentives for District residents to get COVID-19 vaccine
Last week, more than 200 people came out to week one of D.C. Vax Day – this week, take two.
Mobile unit offering COVID-19 vaccines in underserved communities
As most mass vaccination sites across the country and in the DMV have now closed, there are many underserved communities that still need help with getting people vaccinated.
Team USA gold medal favorite is refusing vaccination ahead of Olympic Games
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
Some in US pushing for more COVID restrictions, masking, as delta variant spreads
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world and within the United States, some in the U.S. are pushing to bring back health measures from the peak of the pandemic, like mask-wearing, even for vaccinated people.
Maryland Gov Larry Hogan announces vaccination scholarship promotion for state schools
On the heels of its successful VaxCash promotion, Maryland will now offer a vaccination promotion targeting prospective students.
Maryland health leaders say 100 percent of new COVID deaths are in unvaccinated people
The vaccine is working. That’s the message from Maryland leaders, who highlighted new numbers Tuesday aiming to prove their point.