Maryland health officials push to get nursing home employees vaccinated

Nursing home employees who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 are putting the most vulnerable among us at risk, according to officials at the Maryland Department of Health, who continue naming names in an effort to get healthcare workers to get those shots.

Analysis: 'No Vaccine No Service' decisions explained

A 'No Vaccine, No Service' policy is being adopted by a growing number of restaurants in the country -- and right here at home -- as the COVID-19 delta variant fuels a rise in cases in the U.S.

Many DC area parents concerned over lack of plans from schools if Delta disrupts in-person learning

Even as some kids have started going back to school in the DC region, many frustrated parents, are wondering, what’s the plan, just in case the Delta variant impacts in-person learning?

Masks mandated indoors in all Virginia schools: health officials

All students and staff members in Virginia schools will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, health officials announced on Thursday.

Vaccine mandated for Arlington schools, government employees

Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required for all government and school workers in Arlington County starting Aug. 30, officials announced on Thursday.

DC area schools release mask guidance for fall sports

Schools across the region are releasing their fall sports mask guidelines as the new school year and season approaches.

Pediatrics group urges FDA OK of COVID-19 vaccines in younger kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the FDA to quickly expand authorization of COVID-19 vaccines to younger age groups, citing rising cases due to the fast spreading delta variant and risk of poor outcomes following infection.

DC to require government employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Bowser says

As the highly transmissible delta variant continues to drive COVID-19 numbers up across the country, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city will require D.C. government employees to be vaccinated.

Preliminary estimates reveal staff vaccination rates at DC-area school districts

In the last week FOX 5 obtained data from six of the largest school districts in the D.C. region which provides an estimate of how many teachers and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth

A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.