Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
CVS begins COVID-19 vaccinations in Virginia Friday
CVS will begin vaccinating people in Virginia on Friday, but according to local leaders – the effort may be causing more trouble than it’s worth.
CVS will begin vaccinating people in Virginia on Friday, but according to local leaders – the effort may be causing more trouble than it’s worth.
University of Maryland expects in-person classes to resume at start of 2021 fall semester
The University of Maryland expects in-person classes to resume at the start of the 2021 fall semester.
The University of Maryland expects in-person classes to resume at the start of the 2021 fall semester.
Man had active coronavirus infection for 5 months that mutated several times, researchers say
The 45-year-old man’s case has drawn attention from researchers about the potential role similar scenarios could have played in the emergence of new coronavirus variants.
The 45-year-old man’s case has drawn attention from researchers about the potential role similar scenarios could have played in the emergence of new coronavirus variants.
Montgomery County health officials beg public to stop using improper vaccine appointment links
Montgomery County health officials are pleading with county residents to stop sharing links for making vaccination appointments.
Montgomery County health officials are pleading with county residents to stop sharing links for making vaccination appointments.
Struggling Virginia businesses may now face another burden: paying taxes on PPP loans
Thousands of businesses in Virginia applied for PPP loans to keep them from having to lay off their employees.
Thousands of businesses in Virginia applied for PPP loans to keep them from having to lay off their employees.
Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies to begin COVID-19 vaccines Friday
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces new visitation guidelines for hospitals, nursing homes
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan made several announcements at a press conference on Thursday related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including a testing program for schools, limited visitation for Maryland hospitals and nursing homes and the opening of the next mass vaccination site at M&T Bank Stadium.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan made several announcements at a press conference on Thursday related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including a testing program for schools, limited visitation for Maryland hospitals and nursing homes and the opening of the next mass vaccination site at M&T Bank Stadium.
CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
UK and South Africa COVID-19 variants detected in DC residents, according to DC Health
DC Health has announced that two variants of COVID-19, the strains known to be widespread in the UK and South Africa, have been detected in D.C. residents.
DC Health has announced that two variants of COVID-19, the strains known to be widespread in the UK and South Africa, have been detected in D.C. residents.
COVID-defying French nun toasts 117th birthday with wine and prayer
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.
California edges past New York with highest coronavirus death toll
California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
California has edged past New York with the most death from the coronavirus. California’s death toll reached 45,496, surpassing New York’s toll of 45,312 on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Target offering employees incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
Hourly team members at Target will get up to four hours of pay and free Lyft rides to get back and forth from vaccine appointments, the company said.
Hourly team members at Target will get up to four hours of pay and free Lyft rides to get back and forth from vaccine appointments, the company said.