Smithsonian ends mask mandate at museums, National Zoo

The Smithsonian ended its policy requiring visitors to wear masks at its museums and the National Zoo. 

Which states have lifted mask mandates

With the omicron variant of COVID-19 waning and Americans eager to move beyond the virus, government and business leaders have been out ahead of the CDC in ending virus measures.

Fairfax County School Board challenges state’s student mask law

There is a renewed debate over masks in Virginia as a local school board looks to once again require its students to wear masks while in the classroom.

2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says

If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.

Trucker convoy in DC region Tuesday

A convoy of truckers made their way into the D.C. region Tuesday protesting COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, illegal immigration and other issues.

Therapist fights to treat out-of-state patients online

Virtual therapy has been booming during the pandemic with many people choosing to attend counseling sessions from the comfort of home. But licensing restrictions make it difficult for patients to see their therapist of choice if that person is across state lines.

DC trucker convoy expected to slow traffic around DC region Monday

Authorities are anticipating heavy traffic and delays Monday as a trucker convoy again makes their way onto the roads surrounding the nation's capital.

Trucker convoys rally along Capital Beltway Sunday

Trucker convoys from across the U.S. arrived in the D.C. region Sunday. The group called the People's Convoy circled the Capital Beltway throughout the day.

Health departments feel lasting impacts from COVID-related threats and abuse

As COVID-19 cases decline and restrictions are lifted, health officials say they still feel the impact of abusive and threatening behavior over the last two years.

Pentagon drops COVID-19 indoor mask requirement

The Pentagon has dropped their indoor mask requirement as cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in the D.C. region.

Fort Belvoir Elementary makes masks optional

Fort Belvoir Elementary is now mask optional after updated guidance from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

US Capitol ditches mask requirement ahead of State of the Union

Face coverings are now optional for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday, as Congress is lifting its mask requirement on the House floor after federal regulators eased guidelines last week in a rethinking of the nation's strategy to adapt to living with a more manageable COVID-19.

Maryland panel paves way for school districts to decide individually on mask mandates

A panel of Maryland lawmakers voted Friday to end a statewide emergency order and enable local school districts to decide whether students must wear face coverings in school.