More than 230 University of Virginia students ‘disenrolled’ over vaccinations
More than 230 students planning on attending the University of Virginia have been “disenrolled” for failing to comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
More than 230 students planning on attending the University of Virginia have been “disenrolled” for failing to comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Fairfax County Public Schools adopt COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all employees
Fairfax County Public Schools say all employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to routine tests by late October.
Fairfax County Public Schools say all employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to routine tests by late October.
Prince William County starting school year with new superintendent, COVID challenges
In northern Virginia, the first day of school for Prince William County Public School students is Monday and the school district is navigating students and staff’s return to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic with a new superintendent.
In northern Virginia, the first day of school for Prince William County Public School students is Monday and the school district is navigating students and staff’s return to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic with a new superintendent.
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers support mandatory vaccinations, mask mandate in schools
The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers is expressing concerns about the safety precautions being put in place as they return to the classroom with their students.
The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers is expressing concerns about the safety precautions being put in place as they return to the classroom with their students.
Second child dies of COVID-19 in Central VA, health officials say
Two children have died of COVID-19 in the Richmond area, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
Two children have died of COVID-19 in the Richmond area, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
COVID-triggered ADEM disorder leaves girl unable to see, speak
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
Parents concerned about fall sports after COVID outbreak shuts down football at Quince Orchard HS
In just over a week, kids will be headed back to class for the first day of school in Montgomery County, but already one high school is dealing with a COVID outbreak.
In just over a week, kids will be headed back to class for the first day of school in Montgomery County, but already one high school is dealing with a COVID outbreak.
Maryland mandating vaccinations, testing for hospital, nursing home employees
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all hospital and nursing home employees in the state.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all hospital and nursing home employees in the state.
Maryland mandating vaccines for hospital and nursing home employees
Maryland hospital and nursing home employees will be required to receive vaccinations - or adhere to routine tests for COVID-19, Governor Hogan announced on Wednesday.
Maryland hospital and nursing home employees will be required to receive vaccinations - or adhere to routine tests for COVID-19, Governor Hogan announced on Wednesday.
Baltimore among canceled Garth Brooks tour dates
County star Garth Brooks has canceled five upcoming tour dates – and one of them is Baltimore.
County star Garth Brooks has canceled five upcoming tour dates – and one of them is Baltimore.
Frederick County students back to school amid nationwide surge in COVID cases, bus driver shortage
Students are heading back to Frederick County Public Schools Wednesday for five days a week of in-person instruction amid a surge in coronavirus cases fueled by the highly contagious delta variant.
Students are heading back to Frederick County Public Schools Wednesday for five days a week of in-person instruction amid a surge in coronavirus cases fueled by the highly contagious delta variant.
Montgomery County Health officer Travis Gayles announces resignation
Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County's Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services, has announced his resignation.
Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County's Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services, has announced his resignation.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
COVID-19 boosters now available for some with compromised immune systems
As soon as tomorrow, federal health officials are expected to recommend most Americans get a COVID-19 booster shot.
As soon as tomorrow, federal health officials are expected to recommend most Americans get a COVID-19 booster shot.
Quince Orchard HS football shut down after 6 cases of COVID confirmed
A Gaithersburg high school has had to put its football program on pause after six cases of COVID were confirmed among students. A spokesperson for Montgomery County public schools says it is believed that the cases are connected to football.
A Gaithersburg high school has had to put its football program on pause after six cases of COVID were confirmed among students. A spokesperson for Montgomery County public schools says it is believed that the cases are connected to football.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.