Montgomery County schools revise COVID-19 quarantine policy

A revised quarantine policy for Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to reduce the number of students required to quarantine and participate in virtual learning.

DMV hospitals starting to allow families to visit COVID-19 patients

For millions of people, it’s been one of the hardest parts of the pandemic – not being able to comfort COVID-19 positive loved ones fighting for their lives inside a hospital. Now though, that’s beginning to change.

6 weeks after COVID-19 vaccination deadline, DC not enforcing mandate

Thursday marked six weeks since the deadline for D.C. firefighters and medical workers to get vaccinated, yet over 2,000 licensed healthcare workers and 300 Fire and EMS employees still haven’t gotten the shot.

Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.

Contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in parts of US

The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North, a worrisome sign of what could be ahead this winter in the U.S.

Virginia pharmacy incorrectly administered COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed that a pharmacy in Loudoun County incorrectly administered the COVID-19 vaccine formulated for those 12 years and older to children aged 5-11 years old.

10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers

A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children

Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."

About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says

The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.

NFL fines Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard for violating league COVID-19 rules

The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.

Montgomery County working to ensure enough COVID-19 vaccines for children

Officials in Montgomery County are working to make sure there are enough COVID-19 vaccines for children between the ages of five and 11.