MCPS to implement random COVID-19 screening tests for select students
Montgomery County Public Schools will use random COVID-19 screening tests for select students this fall, according to a letter sent to parents this week.
Montgomery County Public Schools will use random COVID-19 screening tests for select students this fall, according to a letter sent to parents this week.
US intelligence agencies remain divided on origins of COVID-19
U.S. intelligence agencies are still divided on the origins of the coronavirus, but believe China’s leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the global pandemic.
U.S. intelligence agencies are still divided on the origins of the coronavirus, but believe China’s leaders did not know about the virus before the start of the global pandemic.
2 men die in Japan after receiving doses of suspended Moderna vaccines
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
Pediatricians face difficulty as parents push for kids under 12 to get vaccinated
As of now children 12 and up can be vaccinated against COVID-19, but apparently, that’s not stopping many parents of kids 11 and under from putting pressure on their pediatricians.
As of now children 12 and up can be vaccinated against COVID-19, but apparently, that’s not stopping many parents of kids 11 and under from putting pressure on their pediatricians.
Nationals implement vaccine mandate for all nonplaying employees: report
The Washington Nationals have become one of the first MLB teams to implement a vaccine mandate.
The Washington Nationals have become one of the first MLB teams to implement a vaccine mandate.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
Georgetown to test fully vaccinated students, staff for COVID-19
Georgetown University will begin testing students and staff – even those who are fully vaccinated – for COVID-19, according student newspaper The Hoya.
Georgetown University will begin testing students and staff – even those who are fully vaccinated – for COVID-19, according student newspaper The Hoya.
Child dies of COVID-19 in northern Virginia, health officials say
A child has died of COVID-19 in northern Virginia, according to state health officials.
A child has died of COVID-19 in northern Virginia, according to state health officials.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
CDC's COVID-19 eviction moratorium blocked by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan stops use of 1.63M Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses due to contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Masks required indoors in Maryland public schools: state board of education
Staff and students in Maryland public schools will be required to wear masks this year, the state board of education voted on Thursday.
Staff and students in Maryland public schools will be required to wear masks this year, the state board of education voted on Thursday.
Thousands of students in Prince George’s County will continue to learn virtually
Back to school is around the corner in Prince George’s County Public Schools with staff going back Friday and students on Sept. 8.
Back to school is around the corner in Prince George’s County Public Schools with staff going back Friday and students on Sept. 8.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
Virginia man who stole mail from 150 people in COVID-19 stimulus scheme gets nearly 6 years
A Reston man who stole mail from 150 people as part of a COVID-19 stimulus scam was sentenced to nearly six years in prison on Thursday.
A Reston man who stole mail from 150 people as part of a COVID-19 stimulus scam was sentenced to nearly six years in prison on Thursday.
COVID-19 cases rise in children across US as schools begin to open for in-person learning
Students in schools across the D.C. region and the country are returning to the classroom as COVID-19 numbers surge across the United States.
Students in schools across the D.C. region and the country are returning to the classroom as COVID-19 numbers surge across the United States.
Loudoun County school students face bus driver shortage, nationwide COVID surge as year begins
Students at Loudoun County Public Schools are back in the classroom for in-person learning as the school year begins amid a nationwide rise in coronavirus cases and a bus driver shortage.
Students at Loudoun County Public Schools are back in the classroom for in-person learning as the school year begins amid a nationwide rise in coronavirus cases and a bus driver shortage.
Companies begin introducing vaccine mandates rather than offering incentives
Remember the beginning of the vaccine roll-out? People were grabbing their free post-vaccination donuts and others were being given $100 just because they’d gone out and gotten the vaccine.
Remember the beginning of the vaccine roll-out? People were grabbing their free post-vaccination donuts and others were being given $100 just because they’d gone out and gotten the vaccine.
Montgomery County employees must get vaccine or be tested by September 18
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says county employees must agree to vaccination or weekly testing by Sept. 18.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says county employees must agree to vaccination or weekly testing by Sept. 18.
Montgomery County talks teacher shortage, COVID-19 numbers and when county employees should be vaccinated by
What to expect when kids go back to school Monday? How soon, before there is a new health officer and where do COVID-19 numbers currently stand?
What to expect when kids go back to school Monday? How soon, before there is a new health officer and where do COVID-19 numbers currently stand?