Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan calls on state to rescind school mask policy
Governor Larry Hogan is calling on the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, citing the state’s health metrics and vaccine availability for school-age children.
Governor Larry Hogan is calling on the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, citing the state’s health metrics and vaccine availability for school-age children.
Hearing after DC closes The Big Board restaurant over COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in D.C. will hold a hearing Thursday to discuss the future of The Big Board.
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in D.C. will hold a hearing Thursday to discuss the future of The Big Board.
COVID-19 leads to stillbirths in infected women, destroys placenta, study finds
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women.
Fairfax County Public Schools moves graduations from DC hall that requires proof of vaccination
Fairfax County Public Schools have decided to move graduation ceremonies away from a hall in D.C. that requires proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Fairfax County Public Schools have decided to move graduation ceremonies away from a hall in D.C. that requires proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Metro officials discuss transit system’s problems at hearing
Metro leaders are revealing more about the problems plaguing the agency.
Metro leaders are revealing more about the problems plaguing the agency.
Virginia Senate passes bill to end school mask mandates for students
A bipartisan majority in the Virginia Senate has voted to pass legislation that would ban public school systems from imposing mask requirements on students.
A bipartisan majority in the Virginia Senate has voted to pass legislation that would ban public school systems from imposing mask requirements on students.
Bill to end school mask mandates for students advances in Virginia Senate
A bipartisan majority in the Virginia Senate has voted to advance legislation that would ban public school systems from imposing mask requirements on students.
A bipartisan majority in the Virginia Senate has voted to advance legislation that would ban public school systems from imposing mask requirements on students.
Biden administration denies it will fund programs to hand out crack pipes
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
Montgomery County names Dr. Monifa McKnight new superintendent of schools
The Montgomery County Board of Education will vote for a new superintendent of schools Tuesday.
The Montgomery County Board of Education will vote for a new superintendent of schools Tuesday.
Loudoun Co. parents, children serve affidavits to school board calling for them to end mask mandate
Parents and children at a school board meeting in Loudoun County, Virginia, served affidavits to board officials on Tuesday evening, calling on them to cease and desist the school district's mask mandate for students and staff.
Parents and children at a school board meeting in Loudoun County, Virginia, served affidavits to board officials on Tuesday evening, calling on them to cease and desist the school district's mask mandate for students and staff.
Maryland COVID-19 booster shot lottery to award $2 million in cash prizes
A new Maryland COVID-19 booster shot lottery will give out $2 million in cash prizes to 12 residents who have received their booster shot as incentive for more people to get the additional dose of the vaccine.
A new Maryland COVID-19 booster shot lottery will give out $2 million in cash prizes to 12 residents who have received their booster shot as incentive for more people to get the additional dose of the vaccine.
Longtime Alexandria crossing guard honored during Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
A longtime crossing guard is being recognized for her decades of hard work in Virginia Tuesday.
A longtime crossing guard is being recognized for her decades of hard work in Virginia Tuesday.
Air quality inside homes worse than office buildings, study suggests
Researchers at Texas A&M University measured air quality inside homes and offices and found that remote working may pose a higher health risk for employees.
Researchers at Texas A&M University measured air quality inside homes and offices and found that remote working may pose a higher health risk for employees.
Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces new booster programs, won't run for U.S. Senate
Governor Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that 95% of adults in Maryland have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Governor Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that 95% of adults in Maryland have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Health officials investigate potential measles exposure in Fairfax County
Health officials in Fairfax County are mounting a coordinated effort to identify people who may have been exposed to someone with a confirmed case of measles.
Health officials in Fairfax County are mounting a coordinated effort to identify people who may have been exposed to someone with a confirmed case of measles.
MLB stops testing athletes for steroids amid lockout, AP sources say
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Virginia Supreme Court dismisses challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's school mask order
The Virginia Supreme Court has dismissed a parental challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order that aims to prevent public schools from implementing a mask mandate for students, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Virginia Supreme Court has dismissed a parental challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order that aims to prevent public schools from implementing a mask mandate for students, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.