Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
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.
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.
11 cases of new omicron sub-variant BA.2 detected in California, at least 2 in Santa Clara Co.
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.
Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more
Valentine’s Day is a day when we think of others. It’s also the perfect day to spread love to people who are facing their own set of challenges.
Valentine’s Day is a day when we think of others. It’s also the perfect day to spread love to people who are facing their own set of challenges.
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation,’ detected in US
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
7 Virginia school boards file lawsuit challenging Gov. Youngkin’s updated school mask order
Several school boards in Virginia have filed a joint lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Governor Glenn Youngkin's updated school mask order.
Several school boards in Virginia have filed a joint lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Governor Glenn Youngkin's updated school mask order.
"Defeat the Mandates" activists gather in DC
Anti-vaccine mandate activists from around the country are in D.C. Sunday for the “Defeat the Mandates” rally Sunday
Anti-vaccine mandate activists from around the country are in D.C. Sunday for the “Defeat the Mandates” rally Sunday
Virginia parent arrested after threatening school board with armed response over mask mandate
The Luray Police Department has charged Amelia Ruffner King with a violation of the Code of Virginia: Oral Threat While on School Property.
The Luray Police Department has charged Amelia Ruffner King with a violation of the Code of Virginia: Oral Threat While on School Property.
TSA reminds travelers not to forget their COVID vaccine cards behind at airport checkpoints
Don't forget to take your vaccine cards with you!
Don't forget to take your vaccine cards with you!
Loudoun County schools continue mask requirement; suspend staff testing and vaccine mandates
Loudoun County Public Schools are making some changes to their COVID-19 mitigation policies but will continue to mandate masks at all of their facilities.
Loudoun County Public Schools are making some changes to their COVID-19 mitigation policies but will continue to mandate masks at all of their facilities.
Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan tests positive for COVID-19
Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan has tested positive for COVID-19. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted the news Thursday morning.
Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan has tested positive for COVID-19. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted the news Thursday morning.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Users report address glitch on free COVID test kit website
If you’ve had trouble getting your free COVID-19 test kits from the new United States Postal Service (USPS) COVID test kit website, you’re not alone.
If you’ve had trouble getting your free COVID-19 test kits from the new United States Postal Service (USPS) COVID test kit website, you’re not alone.
Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
Spotsylvania County school board narrowly votes to rescind school district’s mask mandate
The school board in Spotsylvania County narrowly voted Tuesday to rescind the school district’s mask mandate.
The school board in Spotsylvania County narrowly voted Tuesday to rescind the school district’s mask mandate.
16 Montgomery Co. schools going virtual due to COVID related reasons
Tuesday evening, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) confirmed 16 schools will move to virtual instruction for 10 calendar days, starting this Thursday, January 20th.
Tuesday evening, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) confirmed 16 schools will move to virtual instruction for 10 calendar days, starting this Thursday, January 20th.
Free government COVID test kits now available: Everything you need to know
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.