Snow removal crews grapple with COVID-19

You can now add snow removal to the long list of things that have had to change because of COVID-19.

IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

COVID-19 vaccine begins arriving in the District

The first batch of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in the United States overnight – and it has been sent to several locations in the District.

First batch of vaccine delivered to Howard University Hospital

The first batches of the COVID-19 vaccine have arrived to the nation’s capital. Howard University Hospital received 725 doses Monday morning around 7 am; 1 dose per staff.

Husband and wife who taught in Grand Prairie ISD die of COVID-19

Family members said Paul and Rose Mary Blackwell both died Sunday because of COVID-19. They were teachers in the Grand Prairie school district.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.

Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say

British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.

Face masks make it difficult for deaf people to communicate

Jackie Collins said she now asks people to type their responses on her phone, and she disinfects her screen once the exchange is over.

Oregon to replace Washington in Pac-12 football championship game against USC

The Pac-12 has decided to replace Washington with Oregon in the upcoming Pac-12 Football Championship Game against USC, officials announced on Monday. 

Coronavirus restrictions impacting local restaurants
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New restrictions are being put in place throughout the DC area, and those are presenting challenges for local restaurants.

Howard University Hospital to receive vaccine
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DC is receiving the coronavirus vaccine - and Howard University Hospital is among the facilities receiving it. This morning, Jeannette Reyes talks to Dr. Jhansi Gajjala about the historic event.

Dr. Oz talks COVID-19 vaccine on Good Day DC
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Dr. Oz discusses the initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, why vaccinated people should still wear a mask and how many people he expects to get vaccinated once it becomes available to the general public.

'Christmas cliff' looms for millions of Americans on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits

It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.

Families brace for loss of unemployment benefits
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The so-called 'Christmas Cliff' looms for millions of Americans who are on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits.

Millions set to lose unemployment benefits
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Millions of Americans are on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic.