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.
DC opens long-term 'COVID Centers' for vaccinations, boosters and testing
D.C. announced the opening of four new 'COVID Centers' designed as long-term facilities for vaccinations, boosters and testing.
D.C. announced the opening of four new 'COVID Centers' designed as long-term facilities for vaccinations, boosters and testing.
Montgomery County proposes vaccination requirement to enter restaurants and other establishments
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a resolution that would adopt a COVID-19 county-vaccination requirement to enter bars, restaurants, fitness centers and other establishments.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a resolution that would adopt a COVID-19 county-vaccination requirement to enter bars, restaurants, fitness centers and other establishments.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley tests positive for COVID-19: 'Very minor symptoms'
Milley's last contact with President Biden was Wednesday, Jan. 12, his spokesman says.
Milley's last contact with President Biden was Wednesday, Jan. 12, his spokesman says.
Beijing Olympics tickets will only be available to 'spectators from selected groups,' organizers say
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
DC businesses prepare for new COVID-19 vaccine mandate beginning this weekend
Some D.C. businesses say they're anxious about the new vaccine mandate taking effect this weekend, and most of the concern isn't about those who live in District, but people coming from other states who may not know about the new requirements.
Some D.C. businesses say they're anxious about the new vaccine mandate taking effect this weekend, and most of the concern isn't about those who live in District, but people coming from other states who may not know about the new requirements.
As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin intends to rescind school mask mandate
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin intends to rescind the state's school mask mandate when he takes over as the leader of the Commonwealth this weekend, according to comments he made in multiple interviews.
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin intends to rescind the state's school mask mandate when he takes over as the leader of the Commonwealth this weekend, according to comments he made in multiple interviews.
CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
What face mask should you be wearing? Mask confusion cleared up by health experts
Two years into this pandemic, there’s likely a collection of different masks in every household. However, some may be searching for more KN95 and N95 masks after the CDC began a move this week toward recommending only those masks be used. The CDC then walked those comments back.
Two years into this pandemic, there’s likely a collection of different masks in every household. However, some may be searching for more KN95 and N95 masks after the CDC began a move this week toward recommending only those masks be used. The CDC then walked those comments back.
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
270 medical experts write open letter to Spotify calling out Joe Rogan’s ‘harmful’ COVID-19 misinformation
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
BETTY WHITE UNITES! DC’s Zenith Gallery celebrates Betty White’s 100th birthday with inspired art
The late Betty White was an inspiration to many.
The late Betty White was an inspiration to many.
Maryland hospitals to receive COVID-19 assistance from National Guard
Hospitals all over the country are overwhelmed right now, but in Maryland, some are getting much-needed extra help.
Hospitals all over the country are overwhelmed right now, but in Maryland, some are getting much-needed extra help.
Montgomery County community conversation falls flat for MCPS parents, students
Concerns over COVID continue to riddle Montgomery County Public Schools and its return to the classroom. The school district held a "conversation" with parents, students and staff on Wednesday night, but for parents – it was anything but a conversation.
Concerns over COVID continue to riddle Montgomery County Public Schools and its return to the classroom. The school district held a "conversation" with parents, students and staff on Wednesday night, but for parents – it was anything but a conversation.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing 'moderate' symptoms
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has tested positive for COVID-19.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has tested positive for COVID-19.