University of Maryland cancels all winter commencement activities due to COVID spike
The University of Maryland is canceling all winter commencement activities including the main ceremony and all college, school and department ceremonies, according to a letter sent by the president Thursday night.
The University of Maryland is canceling all winter commencement activities including the main ceremony and all college, school and department ceremonies, according to a letter sent by the president Thursday night.
NFL updates protocols in response to increase in COVID-19 cases around league
In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.
In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.
Abortion pills by mail to be allowed as US health regulators permanently loosen restrictions
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
COVID-19 spike across DMV leads to surge in demand for testing
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases sparked by two variants, longer lines are popping up at testing stations across the country and in the DMV.
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases sparked by two variants, longer lines are popping up at testing stations across the country and in the DMV.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
3 Prince George's County schools close amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Benjamin Tasker Middle School, EXCEL Public Charter School and Kettering Middle School are closing due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School, EXCEL Public Charter School and Kettering Middle School are closing due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
American University requiring COVID-19 booster shots for all students, staff
American University will require all students and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for the spring semester, according to a letter sent by the university's president.
American University will require all students and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for the spring semester, according to a letter sent by the university's president.
George Washington University cancels all in-person events, moves some exams online
The George Washington University has announced all in-person social gatherings and events have been canceled and exams scheduled for Friday and through the end of the semester will be held virtually.
The George Washington University has announced all in-person social gatherings and events have been canceled and exams scheduled for Friday and through the end of the semester will be held virtually.
Omicron surge: Medical surveillance can't keep up with rate variant is spreading
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
Viagra may decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk up to 69%, study finds
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers found regular users of the drug were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
DC elementary school shifts to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19
A D.C. elementary school has announced they will be moving to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19.
A D.C. elementary school has announced they will be moving to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19.
Washington places Jon Allen, 3 others on the COVID-19 list; staffer positive for Omicron variant
The Washington Football Team placed four players on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday as a result of positive tests.
The Washington Football Team placed four players on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday as a result of positive tests.
Rising COVID-19 cases prompt changes to high school winter sports across the DC region
The winter sports season is underway in schools across the D.C. region -- and with COVID-19 cases rising -- there are new protocols in place for many athletic programs.
The winter sports season is underway in schools across the D.C. region -- and with COVID-19 cases rising -- there are new protocols in place for many athletic programs.
How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.
Daytime meals may prevent health issues for nightshift workers, NIH study finds
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
Pay It Forward crew hits the streets to spread holiday cheer!
The Pay It Forward crew hit the streets of D.C. and Maryland Wednesday to spread some holiday cheer!
The Pay It Forward crew hit the streets of D.C. and Maryland Wednesday to spread some holiday cheer!
Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Bowie State University monitoring COVID-19 outbreak linked to off-campus gatherings
A disturbing rise in COVID-19 cases is sparking worries across parts of the DMV as Bowie State University is dealing with its own outbreak.
A disturbing rise in COVID-19 cases is sparking worries across parts of the DMV as Bowie State University is dealing with its own outbreak.