DMV fire departments grapple with surge in COVID-19 cases
Area fire departments are dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases that have impacted almost 10 percent of the workforce in D.C.
Area fire departments are dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases that have impacted almost 10 percent of the workforce in D.C.
Wizards Bradley Beal out on health protocols shortly before facing New York
“Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) is out tonight vs. New York,” read a post from the Washington Wizards’ Twitter account, the team playing at New York on Thursday.
“Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) is out tonight vs. New York,” read a post from the Washington Wizards’ Twitter account, the team playing at New York on Thursday.
How to mitigate COVID-19 risk amid holiday season
The demand for rapid tests remains high. But how should they be used, especially before holiday gatherings?
The demand for rapid tests remains high. But how should they be used, especially before holiday gatherings?
Washington National Cathedral moves all Christmas services online amid COVID spike
Washington National Cathedral has announced all its Christmas services will be virtual this year due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the District.
Washington National Cathedral has announced all its Christmas services will be virtual this year due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the District.
Montgomery County leaders pushing for vaccine passport
On the heels of D.C.’s decision to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, events and gyms, Montgomery County leaders are pushing to follow suit.
On the heels of D.C.’s decision to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, events and gyms, Montgomery County leaders are pushing to follow suit.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
School districts across DMV uncertain about returning to in-person learning after holidays
As winter break begins for many families across the DMV, parents and students are already wondering if they will return to virtual or in-person learning in the new year amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
As winter break begins for many families across the DMV, parents and students are already wondering if they will return to virtual or in-person learning in the new year amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
GWU to begin spring semester virtually, moves up COVID-19 booster deadline
The George Washington University will begin the spring semester virtually in addition to requiring all returning community members to get a COVID-19 booster shot by Jan. 10.
The George Washington University will begin the spring semester virtually in addition to requiring all returning community members to get a COVID-19 booster shot by Jan. 10.
COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
More than a dozen DC public schools shift to virtual learning due to COVID-19
A total of 14 more D.C. Public Schools will learn virtually on Wednesday due to an increase of COVID-19 cases, according to school officials.
A total of 14 more D.C. Public Schools will learn virtually on Wednesday due to an increase of COVID-19 cases, according to school officials.
COVID surge triggers more cancellations, restrictions amid Christmas travel
The nation’s second-largest city called off its New Year’s Eve celebration Monday, and its smallest state re-imposed an indoor mask mandate as fears of a potentially devastating winter COVID-19 surge triggered more cancellations and restrictions ahead of the holidays.
The nation’s second-largest city called off its New Year’s Eve celebration Monday, and its smallest state re-imposed an indoor mask mandate as fears of a potentially devastating winter COVID-19 surge triggered more cancellations and restrictions ahead of the holidays.
Garrett Gilbert to start as quarterback for WFT Tuesday night amid COVID-19 surge
As COVID-19 rears its head across the globe, the National Football League is not immune to the effects.
As COVID-19 rears its head across the globe, the National Football League is not immune to the effects.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan tests positive for COVID-19
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
DC COVID-19 cases surge over weekend; 2 additional DC public schools move to virtual learning
Officials in D.C. say two additional school will move to virtual learning due to the impact of the latest COVID-19 surge.
Officials in D.C. say two additional school will move to virtual learning due to the impact of the latest COVID-19 surge.
Houston reports what is believed to be the first US death from omicron variant of COVID-19
An unvaccinated man in his 50s with underlying health conditions is believed to have been the first American to die from the omicron variant of COVID-19. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo confirmed on Monday that he became the first to die from omicron in the county.
An unvaccinated man in his 50s with underlying health conditions is believed to have been the first American to die from the omicron variant of COVID-19. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo confirmed on Monday that he became the first to die from omicron in the county.
5 more DC public schools close due to COVID-19, shift to virtual learning
Five D.C. Public Schools will close for deep cleaning and shift to virtual learning for the week due to COVID-19, according to DCPS officials.
Five D.C. Public Schools will close for deep cleaning and shift to virtual learning for the week due to COVID-19, according to DCPS officials.
DC reinstates indoor mask mandate, declares State of Emergency as COVID-19 omicron variant surges
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated the city’s mask mandate and has expanded the District’s vaccine requirements as part of a State of Emergency she declared Monday as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated the city’s mask mandate and has expanded the District’s vaccine requirements as part of a State of Emergency she declared Monday as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
Families share experience testing positive for COVID-19 despite precautions
The Hausman family did everything right – masks, vaccines, mom and dad got their booster shots, and the kids weren’t far behind. They’d even held son Matthew’s Bar Mitzvah service outside.
The Hausman family did everything right – masks, vaccines, mom and dad got their booster shots, and the kids weren’t far behind. They’d even held son Matthew’s Bar Mitzvah service outside.