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

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.

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.

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 mandating vaccines for hospital and nursing home employees
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Some DMV parents concerned about kids eating in school cafeterias ask districts for outdoor plan

Some parents in the D.C region are asking their school districts, what’s the plan for breakfast and lunch whenever kids gather inside of school buildings to eat without wearing a mask?

These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.

2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say

Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.

Some venues introduce new COVID restrictions for concertgoers

As of this week, there are new rules for concertgoers across our region. Some venues are now requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry.