24 GOP state attorneys general threaten lawsuit over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Two dozen Republican attorneys general are warning the White House of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.

Flags displayed on National Mall in honor of 600,000+ COVID-19 deaths in U.S.

A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.

This calculator estimates your risk of getting COVID-19

A new online tool helps people calculate their risk of getting COVID-19 based on specific scenarios.

Broccoli City Festival canceled over COVID-19 concerns

The D.C. area’s annual Broccoli City Festival has been canceled for the second the second year in a row over COVID-19 concerns.

Harris Teeter shortens hours of operation, citing labor market challenges

Harris Teeter has joined a growing number of businesses forced to change their hours because of the labor shortage prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows

The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.

Children’s National Hospital approaching capacity as COVID-19 cases surge

Children’s National Hospital on Monday said they’re approaching capacity as COVID-19 cases surge in the District – and across the country.

Montgomery County leaders address quarantine issues in schools

Why wasn’t rapid testing included beforehand if MCPS began the school year with a more restrictive quarantine policy that goes beyond state and CDC guidance?

President Biden visits DC middle school to talk COVID-19 vaccines, in-person learning

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Friday morning at Brookland Middle School to tour a classroom, showcase safe, in-person learning and to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.

LAUSD now requiring all eligible students be vaccinated against COVID-19

The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes. 

Montgomery County to begin using COVID-19 rapid tests in schools

Montgomery County Public Schools say they will begin using COVID-19 rapid tests in all schools as they try to keep more students in the classroom amid a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases.