WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure

The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.

COVID-19 vaccine centers opening at Baltimore Convention Center, Six Flags in Bowie

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday that the state will be setting up a total of six mass COVID-19 vaccinations sites – starting with the Baltimore Convention Center and Six Flags in Bowie.

Terms for $1,400 stimulus checks could change, what to know

President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.

First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota

A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.  

Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees

Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.

Inova canceling all first dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to supply limitations

First dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Inova hospitals for Fairfax County Public Schools employees and others in Virginia's Phase 1B are canceled beginning tomorrow for the foreseeable future due to vaccine supply limitations.

Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine

President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy. 

California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say

An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.

Arlington County parents push for in-person learning with rally in park

Parents said they want schools to open now, which is something that was visible in bold letters on the signs they brought to Saturday’s rally.

Northern Virginia resident diagnosed with COVID-19 UK variant

A rapid-spreading UK variant of the novel coronavirus has been identified in a Northern Virginia resident, the state health department said on Monday.