Maryland resident dies after contracting Brazil COVID-19 variant: health officials
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident that was caused by the new P.1 variant, which is commonly known as the Brazil variant of the coronavirus.
IRS says all stimulus checks have been delivered. Here's what to do if you didn't get one
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Study warns that post-pandemic era remote work trend could see loss of Capital region downtown revenues
What will happen to downtown areas in the Capital region if people continue to work from home after the pandemic?
What will happen to downtown areas in the Capital region if people continue to work from home after the pandemic?
Life after the vaccine: How soon will we get back to normal?
As people across the D.C. region roll up their sleeves to get the vaccine, many are wondering what is safe to do after getting the shot and what should you still avoid?
As people across the D.C. region roll up their sleeves to get the vaccine, many are wondering what is safe to do after getting the shot and what should you still avoid?
Montgomery County educators pass lack of confidence resolution over school reopening plan
The Montgomery County Education Association has overwhelmingly passed a resolution stating a lack of confidence in the reopening plan developed and approved by the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education.
The Montgomery County Education Association has overwhelmingly passed a resolution stating a lack of confidence in the reopening plan developed and approved by the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education.
Maryland company working to accelerate coronavirus vaccine production
A Maryland company with a history of manufacturing products associated with supplying the Strategic National Stockpile has taken on a new mission – accelerating the production of the coronavirus vaccine.
A Maryland company with a history of manufacturing products associated with supplying the Strategic National Stockpile has taken on a new mission – accelerating the production of the coronavirus vaccine.
Combatting mental health issues amid return to the classroom
Some Northern Virginia students are headed back into the classroom Tuesday for the first time in close to a year, including in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. It’s a big change of pace, and according to experts, it can lead to mental health challenges for many children too.
Some Northern Virginia students are headed back into the classroom Tuesday for the first time in close to a year, including in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. It’s a big change of pace, and according to experts, it can lead to mental health challenges for many children too.
Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.
Tech exec apologizes after holding convention that led to 24 people testing positive for COVID-19
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
Virginia launches statewide COVID-19 vaccine registration system
Virginia’s state health department has launched a centralized website where people can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. The website went live Tuesday.
Virginia’s state health department has launched a centralized website where people can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. The website went live Tuesday.
Prince George’s County officials looking to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence
Despite the presence of a mass vaccination site at Six Flags, Prince George’s County officials are still trying to get the coronavirus vaccine to more residents.
Despite the presence of a mass vaccination site at Six Flags, Prince George’s County officials are still trying to get the coronavirus vaccine to more residents.
Find out if you qualify for a Maryland stimulus check
In the next several weeks, many Maryland taxpayers, unemployment insurance claimants, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon receive stimulus payments directly from the state.
In the next several weeks, many Maryland taxpayers, unemployment insurance claimants, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon receive stimulus payments directly from the state.
‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
Ash Wednesday in the era of coronavirus: How to observe it safely
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has published guidance detailing the distribution of ashes in order to avoid physical contact for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has published guidance detailing the distribution of ashes in order to avoid physical contact for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Kroger plans to offer 15-minute COVID-19 tests to customers nationwide
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Fairfax, Loudoun County schools begin return to classroom with in-person, hybrid plans for some students
Some students and teachers in Fairfax and Loudoun counties will return to the classroom Tuesday.
Some students and teachers in Fairfax and Loudoun counties will return to the classroom Tuesday.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
These 3 COVID-19 vaccine side effects are common, CDC expert says
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.