New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask

Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.

DC braces for trucker convoys that could bring gridlock to nation’s capital

The D.C. region is bracing for thousands of truckers that could descend on the District in convoy beginning as early as Wednesday that could trigger traffic jams, road closures and bring gridlock to areas in and around the nation's capital.

Arlington County Schools will end mask mandates in March

Arlington County Schools will end mask mandates in March. The announcement came during a school board meeting Thursday.

Judge orders Loudoun County Public Schools to end mask mandate immediately

A judge will hear a lawsuit against the Loudoun County School District over its alleged refusal to follow Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's mask order.

US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'

The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin signs bill providing parental opt-out from school mask mandates

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 739 Wednesday, which allows a parental opt-out from school mask mandates and guarantees in-person instruction five days a week for Virginia students. 

Here's where DC, Maryland and Virginia stand on mask mandates

D.C., Maryland and Virginia are all clearing the way to end COVID-19 restrictions, putting the focus on mask mandates. Here's where the DMV stands as of Feb. 14 when it comes to requiring face coverings.

One-way masking works, expert says

Mask mandates are being rolled back in states all over the country and here in the DMV.

Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign

The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.

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 Gov. Larry Hogan lifting mask mandate in state buildings

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the requirement for masks and face coverings to be worn in state buildings will end next week.