Legislation to reinstate vaccine mandate in DC tossed

The legislation to reinstate the vaccine mandate in D.C. has been withdrawn from the council. 

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.

Arlington Public Schools launches Test to Stay COVID-19 program

Arlington Public Schools launched their Test to Stay COVID-19 program Monday. Officials say testing will be offered to students only free of charge at Syphax Education Center from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on school days.

Maryland COVID-19 booster shot lottery to award $2 million in cash prizes

A new Maryland COVID-19 booster shot lottery will give out $2 million in cash prizes to 12 residents who have received their booster shot as incentive for more people to get the additional dose of the vaccine.

Healthy adults deliberately infected with COVID-19 in world's first 'human challenge study'

Three dozen healthy young adults were infected with COVID-19 in a controlled setting to examine the full course of the virus in the world's first "human challenge study," conducted by the Imperial College of London.

George Mason University lifts vaccine requirement

George Mason University has announced it will no longer require staff and students to be fully vaccinated. 

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Virginia state universities should limit COVID-19 vaccine mandate, new attorney general says

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his first opinion saying Virginia state universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin defends executive order on school mask policy

Virginia's governor is defending his executive order on school mask mandates in a new Washington Post op-ed. Glenn Younkin says parents can now choose what they feel is right for their children.