COVID-19 boosters: WHO chief urges countries halt extra shots for rest of 2021
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
New study says DC metro restaurants least likely to recover from pandemic
As restaurants across the United States look to bounce back after a tough year for business, a recent study found restaurants in the Washington D.C. metro area are least likely to recover this year from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As restaurants across the United States look to bounce back after a tough year for business, a recent study found restaurants in the Washington D.C. metro area are least likely to recover this year from the COVID-19 pandemic.
School COVID-19 quarantine policies cause confusion as students head back to class following Labor Day
As students head back to school Tuesday following the Labor Day holiday, some parents have questions regarding COVID-19 quarantine policies.
As students head back to school Tuesday following the Labor Day holiday, some parents have questions regarding COVID-19 quarantine policies.
Montgomery Co. parents frustrated as new school policy leaves about 1,000 students, staff in quarantine
With just four days into the new school year, many parents in Montgomery County are upset with MCPS and their recently updated quarantine policy.
With just four days into the new school year, many parents in Montgomery County are upset with MCPS and their recently updated quarantine policy.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
Some professional sports face more COVID restrictions, vaccine mandates as cases rise
With COVID cases on the rise once again, we’ve seen a lot of changes – mask mandates are back, vaccine requirements are in place, and the sports world looks like it’ll continue to see some shake-ups too.
With COVID cases on the rise once again, we’ve seen a lot of changes – mask mandates are back, vaccine requirements are in place, and the sports world looks like it’ll continue to see some shake-ups too.
New COVID-19 drug tested in DMV shows promising results
A new drug tested here in the DMV to treat severe cases of COVID-19 is showing promising results.
A new drug tested here in the DMV to treat severe cases of COVID-19 is showing promising results.
$1,000 offered for Anne Arundel county employee vaccinations
Anne Arundel county is offering $1,000 for county employees who get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Anne Arundel county is offering $1,000 for county employees who get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Georgetown cancels Homecoming events
Out of what the university is calling “an abundance of caution,” Georgetown is canceling all Homecoming events this year.
Out of what the university is calling “an abundance of caution,” Georgetown is canceling all Homecoming events this year.
Virginia Tech disenrolls 134 students for not complying with COVID-19 vaccination requirement
Virginia Tech has disenrolled 134 students for not complying with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, according to a spokesperson for the school.
Virginia Tech has disenrolled 134 students for not complying with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, according to a spokesperson for the school.
2 Fredericksburg-area schools shift to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks
Students in two Fredericksburg, Virginia schools have shifted to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks.
Students in two Fredericksburg, Virginia schools have shifted to virtual learning after COVID-19 outbreaks.
Fairfax County schools mandating vaccinations for athletes
Fairfax County schools on Monday announced that all high school athletes must be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate this year.
Fairfax County schools on Monday announced that all high school athletes must be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate this year.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
COVID-19 vaccine or negative test required for Eagles, Harry Styles shows at Capital One Arena
A new COVID-19 policy is in place at the Capital One Arena for its upcoming shows that will require guests to have either proof of their vaccine or a negative test result.
A new COVID-19 policy is in place at the Capital One Arena for its upcoming shows that will require guests to have either proof of their vaccine or a negative test result.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
DC, Montgomery County students back to school as COVID-19 cases rise nationwide
Students in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County are back in the classroom Monday for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to grow nationwide due in part to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
Students in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County are back in the classroom Monday for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to grow nationwide due in part to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
Cook County judge strips mother of parental rights because she is not vaccinated
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
A mother says a Cook County judge has taken away her parental rights after learning that she is not vaccinated against COVID-19.