Experts say if you want to get a rapid COVID test ahead of holidays, plan now
Remember what things were like this time last year? Lots of people were still working from home, lots of kids were still in virtual school, and lots of families and friends didn’t see each other for the holidays at all.
Remember what things were like this time last year? Lots of people were still working from home, lots of kids were still in virtual school, and lots of families and friends didn’t see each other for the holidays at all.
DC Council considering COVID-19 mandate for all eligible students
Schools in the District could soon be the first in the DMV to require all eligible students to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This includes public, public charter, independent, private, and parochial schools.
Schools in the District could soon be the first in the DMV to require all eligible students to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This includes public, public charter, independent, private, and parochial schools.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans have at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Montgomery County indoor mask mandate could end by Thursday, officials say
During a virtual meeting Tuesday, Montgomery County Council members decided that the County's indoor mask mandate could end a day earlier than previously expected.
During a virtual meeting Tuesday, Montgomery County Council members decided that the County's indoor mask mandate could end a day earlier than previously expected.
Congressional Women’s Softball Game to benefit breast cancer awareness back after COVID-19 delay
The Congressional Women’s Softball Game returns Wednesday to Capitol Hill. Members of Congress will be pitted against a team of Washington women journalists to benefit breast cancer awareness -- especially among young women. Proceeds will go to the Young Survival Coalition.
The Congressional Women’s Softball Game returns Wednesday to Capitol Hill. Members of Congress will be pitted against a team of Washington women journalists to benefit breast cancer awareness -- especially among young women. Proceeds will go to the Young Survival Coalition.
Georgetown plans commencement for Class of 2020 in May 2022
Georgetown University is planning to honor its class off 2020 with its own commencement ceremony on May 28 and 29, 2020.
Georgetown University is planning to honor its class off 2020 with its own commencement ceremony on May 28 and 29, 2020.
Montgomery County indoor mask mandate could come to an end Friday, County Executive Elrich says
Montgomery County could lift their indoor mask mandate by the end of the week. "Assuming everything stays the way it's been it will be dropped on Friday," Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich told FOX 5 Tuesday morning.
Montgomery County could lift their indoor mask mandate by the end of the week. "Assuming everything stays the way it's been it will be dropped on Friday," Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich told FOX 5 Tuesday morning.
Preparations underway to vaccinate kids in DC region
It’s a question many parents are asking: Where and when will I be able to get my child vaccinated against COVID-19 once 5 to 11-year-olds are eligible.
It’s a question many parents are asking: Where and when will I be able to get my child vaccinated against COVID-19 once 5 to 11-year-olds are eligible.
Lawsuit filed against DC wedding venue for not refunding events canceled due to COVID-19
The D.C. Attorney General is bringing a lawsuit against a wedding venue for not providing refunds or rescheduling events that were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The D.C. Attorney General is bringing a lawsuit against a wedding venue for not providing refunds or rescheduling events that were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Montgomery County gearing up child COVID-19 vaccine plan; 'Test To Stay' program imminent
Montgomery County health officials are gearing up their COVID-19 vaccine plan for children and are continuing to work on a plan to keep students out of quarantine and in the classroom.
Montgomery County health officials are gearing up their COVID-19 vaccine plan for children and are continuing to work on a plan to keep students out of quarantine and in the classroom.
Children's mental health has become national emergency amid pandemic, health experts declare
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, and children are no exception. In fact, things have become so difficult for kids, a group of influential health experts declared a national emergency in children’s mental health.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, and children are no exception. In fact, things have become so difficult for kids, a group of influential health experts declared a national emergency in children’s mental health.
Interferon does not help hospitalized COVID-19 patients, NIH study finds
A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
Gates Foundation to spend $120M on access to Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates won’t impact holiday travel, White House task force says
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris prescribes ivermectin to patient diagnosed with COVID-19
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, who is a physician, prescribed ivermectin to a patient who was diagnosed with COVID-19, his office confirmed Tuesday night.
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, who is a physician, prescribed ivermectin to a patient who was diagnosed with COVID-19, his office confirmed Tuesday night.
Montgomery County hearing on proposal that would require all employees be COVID-19 vaccinated
A public hearing is expected to be held in Montgomery County Tuesday on a proposal that would require all county employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A public hearing is expected to be held in Montgomery County Tuesday on a proposal that would require all county employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
California becomes only U.S. state to improve to yellow 'moderate' COVID-19 transmission level
New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.