Montgomery County approves funding to develop plan for new global pandemic prevention center
Montgomery County has approved funding to develop a business plan for a new global pandemic prevention and biodefense center.
Montgomery County has approved funding to develop a business plan for a new global pandemic prevention and biodefense center.
FDA preparing to approve Pfizer vaccine for children
The FDA is expected to give the ok for kids ages 12 to 15 to get the Pfizer vaccine within the next week or so. Once the CDC approves the recommendation, shots could begin in a matter of days.
The FDA is expected to give the ok for kids ages 12 to 15 to get the Pfizer vaccine within the next week or so. Once the CDC approves the recommendation, shots could begin in a matter of days.
Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center reopens to visitors with new COVID-19 related guidelines in place
The Smithsonian is reopening one of its most popular attractions following a year of COVID-19 related closures – and it comes just in time to recognize a very important anniversary in the history of American spaceflight.
The Smithsonian is reopening one of its most popular attractions following a year of COVID-19 related closures – and it comes just in time to recognize a very important anniversary in the history of American spaceflight.
DC 16-year-old who graduated high school early makes decision after being accepted to 14 colleges
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Agency issues warning of drowning threat after pandemic kept kids away from swim lessons
May is National Water Safety Awareness Month and swim schools in the D.C. region say it’s even more important than ever.
May is National Water Safety Awareness Month and swim schools in the D.C. region say it’s even more important than ever.
Bike industry struggling to match demand amid pandemic
A nationwide bike shortage is causing back orders and long wait times for people purchasing bicycles. It’s due to an increase in demand and a lack of supply thanks to production delays during the pandemic.
A nationwide bike shortage is causing back orders and long wait times for people purchasing bicycles. It’s due to an increase in demand and a lack of supply thanks to production delays during the pandemic.
Maryland to offer financial incentive for some employees who get COVID-19 vaccine
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Monday that Maryland will offer a $100 financial incentive to state employees who elect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Monday that Maryland will offer a $100 financial incentive to state employees who elect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
New restriction at DC weddings is turning brides and grooms away
Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.
Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.
Montgomery, Prince George’s not yet lifting outdoor dining restrictions
While COVID-19 restrictions are loosening across some parts of Maryland some counties have decided not to move forward just yet.
While COVID-19 restrictions are loosening across some parts of Maryland some counties have decided not to move forward just yet.
DC Mayor Bowser backtracks on loosening mask restrictions for fully vaccinated adults
People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather inside without masks starting now.
People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather inside without masks starting now.
All Marylanders can now immediately book a COVID vaccine appointment, or walk in
The more than 800,000 people who have pre-registered for a vaccine in Maryland have been offered an appointment.
The more than 800,000 people who have pre-registered for a vaccine in Maryland have been offered an appointment.
Prince George’s County eases up on mask restrictions
Prince George’s County has lifted mask requirements for most outdoor activities as of today.
Prince George’s County has lifted mask requirements for most outdoor activities as of today.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Masks now optional in Fauquier County public schools for some activities
This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased outdoor mask guidelines, and now one area school district is too.
This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased outdoor mask guidelines, and now one area school district is too.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces lifting of outdoor mask mandate, dining restrictions
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors effective immediately and that all restrictions will be lifted for outdoor dining effective Saturday, May 1.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors effective immediately and that all restrictions will be lifted for outdoor dining effective Saturday, May 1.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.