Howard University to move some classes to virtual learning due to COVID-19
Howard University has announced some classes will be held online due to a significant increase in COVID-19 positivity in the District.
Howard University has announced some classes will be held online due to a significant increase in COVID-19 positivity in the District.
9:30 Club, other DC area music venues drop proof of COVID vaccine requirement
Some of the D.C. area's most popular music venues are dropping their proof of COVID vaccine requirements for patrons.
Some of the D.C. area's most popular music venues are dropping their proof of COVID vaccine requirements for patrons.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
What is Myotonic Dystrophy, the rare disease that reportedly contributed to Gilbert Gottfried's death?
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Several DC universities reinstate indoor mask mandate as COVID cases rise
Several colleges in the D.C. region are bringing back indoor mask mandates to try and slow a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Several colleges in the D.C. region are bringing back indoor mask mandates to try and slow a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case counts
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.
Howard University Hospital nurses strike following breakdown of labor union negotiations
Nurses at Howard University Hospital have gone on strike Monday morning for 24 hours following months of labor union negotiations that have broken down.
Nurses at Howard University Hospital have gone on strike Monday morning for 24 hours following months of labor union negotiations that have broken down.
‘Scientific reasons’ may explain why women are colder than men, doctor reveals on TikTok
TikTok’s “resident surgeon” explained in a video why some women may actually, in fact, be colder than men.
TikTok’s “resident surgeon” explained in a video why some women may actually, in fact, be colder than men.
New COVID-19 outbreaks give US glimpse at living with the virus: 'Get used to it'
The U.S. is getting a glimpse of what it’s like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the infected is studded with stars and Cabinet members.
The U.S. is getting a glimpse of what it’s like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the infected is studded with stars and Cabinet members.
Johns Hopkins health official urges vaccinations as COVID cases slowly creep up across the US
COVID-19 infections are slowing creeping up across the U.S., but health officials in the D.C. region are holding off on sounding alarms.
COVID-19 infections are slowing creeping up across the U.S., but health officials in the D.C. region are holding off on sounding alarms.
Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Zoos move birds indoors as avian flu spreads in North America
Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.
Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.
COVID spreads through Congress, at least 7 test positive
Congress has a COVID-19 problem on its hands.
Congress has a COVID-19 problem on its hands.
Virginia mother reunited with newborn after going into COVID-induced coma
Doctors believed a Northern Virginia mom would never get to see her newborn daughter grow up. But a "medical miracle" changed everything.
Doctors believed a Northern Virginia mom would never get to see her newborn daughter grow up. But a "medical miracle" changed everything.
COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
Shanghai using robot dogs, drones to issue COVID lockdown commands
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Georgetown University reinstates indoor mask policy
Georgetown University has informed students that it plans to temporarily reinstate its indoor mask requirement beginning Thursday.
Georgetown University has informed students that it plans to temporarily reinstate its indoor mask requirement beginning Thursday.



















