Pregnant Maryland mother contracts COVID-19, delivers miracle baby
While health experts say we are heading in the right direction in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, they warn are still not “out of the woods.” A woman in Maryland is living proof, she battled the virus recently while pregnant.
While health experts say we are heading in the right direction in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, they warn are still not “out of the woods.” A woman in Maryland is living proof, she battled the virus recently while pregnant.
Maryland reports fewer than 100 new COVID-19 cases for first time in over a year
For the first time in over a year, Maryland health officials are reporting fewer than 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
For the first time in over a year, Maryland health officials are reporting fewer than 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
Maryland eliminating pandemic unemployment benefits in July
Maryland will eliminate pandemic federal unemployment benefits in a little over a month, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday.
Maryland will eliminate pandemic federal unemployment benefits in a little over a month, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Hospital faces lawsuit over coronavirus vaccination mandate
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
Americans can return home on recently expired passports, Biden administration says
President Biden's administration says American citizens stranded abroad because of recently expired passports can now return home -- but only for a limited time.
President Biden's administration says American citizens stranded abroad because of recently expired passports can now return home -- but only for a limited time.
DC area restaurants, businesses differ on mask policies as region reopens
Restaurants and businesses in the DC area are coming to grips with new mask guidelines.
Restaurants and businesses in the DC area are coming to grips with new mask guidelines.
Arlington National Cemetery to lift some COVID-19 restrictions
The change comes as the DC region lifted many COVID-19 restrictions this weekend.
The change comes as the DC region lifted many COVID-19 restrictions this weekend.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
DC lifts most COVID-19 restrictions Friday morning; additional restrictions lifted on June 11
Restrictions on most public and commercial activity in Washington, D.C. -- including capacity limits, types of activities, and time restrictions -- have been lifted.
Restrictions on most public and commercial activity in Washington, D.C. -- including capacity limits, types of activities, and time restrictions -- have been lifted.
National Zoo, Smithsonian’s American History and American Indian museums reopen Friday
The National Zoo and the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and its National Museum of the American Indian (Washington, D.C. location) reopen Friday after closing last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Zoo and the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and its National Museum of the American Indian (Washington, D.C. location) reopen Friday after closing last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
LEGO announces new LGBTQ toy set
LEGO on Thursday unveiled its newest product: a rainbow-colored LGBTQ set titled, "Everyone is Awesome!"
LEGO on Thursday unveiled its newest product: a rainbow-colored LGBTQ set titled, "Everyone is Awesome!"
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
Return of high school state championships for Maryland athletes
Some high school athletes in Maryland will be lifting trophies at the end of their spring seasons after administrators give the approval for state tournaments to take place.
Some high school athletes in Maryland will be lifting trophies at the end of their spring seasons after administrators give the approval for state tournaments to take place.
Emotional reunion between Anne Arundel County police officer and man he rescued from fiery crash
A man who was pulled from a fiery car crash over the weekend by police was able to meet and thank the Anne Arundel County officer who helped rescue him.
A man who was pulled from a fiery car crash over the weekend by police was able to meet and thank the Anne Arundel County officer who helped rescue him.
Loudoun County Public Schools plan for return to classroom, 5 days of in-person learning this fall
Loudoun County Public Schools will provide five days of in-person learning next school year.
Loudoun County Public Schools will provide five days of in-person learning next school year.