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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maryland Board of Education votes to rescind statewide school mask mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education has voted 12-2 to rescind the statewide school mask mandate as of March 1.
The Maryland State Board of Education has voted 12-2 to rescind the statewide school mask mandate as of March 1.
Montgomery County indoor mask mandate set to end Monday night
The indoor mask mandate in Montgomery County is set to expire Monday night at 11:59 p.m.
The indoor mask mandate in Montgomery County is set to expire Monday night at 11:59 p.m.
Elrich would have kept Montgomery Co. mask mandates in place until lower transmission rate reached
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he would have kept mask mandates in place until a lower rate of transmission was reached.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he would have kept mask mandates in place until a lower rate of transmission was reached.
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.
Arlington County Schools will end mask mandates in March. The announcement came during a school board meeting Thursday.
DC COVID cases are dropping, residents have mixed feelings about returning to normalcy
The big picture with COVID appears to be changing.
The big picture with COVID appears to be changing.
Prince William County COVID testing mandate for unvaccinated school employees overturned
The Prince William County School Board voted to overturn a COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated district employees.
The Prince William County School Board voted to overturn a COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated district employees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New unemployment insurance scam aims to steal benefits with fake emails, texts and phone calls
A new unemployment insurance scam is being tracked across parts of the D.C. region.
A new unemployment insurance scam is being tracked across parts of the D.C. region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Official: Trudeau to use emergency powers to quell COVID-19 mandate protests in Canada
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
DC indoor mask mandate set to expire Feb 28; indoor mask requirements to be dialed back March 1
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the city’s indoor mask mandate will expire February 28.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the city’s indoor mask mandate will expire February 28.
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.
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.