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.
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.