Baby formula alternatives that haven't been recalled

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating complaints of four infant illnesses after the babies reportedly consumed powdered infant formula from Abbott Nutrition’s facility in Sturgis, Michigan.               

Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds

A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Arlington County Schools will end mask mandates in March

Arlington County Schools will end mask mandates in March. The announcement came during a school board meeting Thursday.

Legislation to reinstate vaccine mandate in DC tossed

The legislation to reinstate the vaccine mandate in D.C. has been withdrawn from the council. 

Judge orders Loudoun County Public Schools to end mask mandate immediately

A judge will hear a lawsuit against the Loudoun County School District over its alleged refusal to follow Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's mask order.

US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'

The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin signs bill providing parental opt-out from school mask mandates

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Senate Bill 739 Wednesday, which allows a parental opt-out from school mask mandates and guarantees in-person instruction five days a week for Virginia students. 

Maryland House members to support amendment to protect abortion rights

Leading Maryland House members said Monday that they will support a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in the state, as well as other measures to broaden access, because of the possibility a conservative U.S. Supreme Court could overturn or weaken federal abortion-rights protections.

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.

Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.

Here's where DC, Maryland and Virginia stand on mask mandates

D.C., Maryland and Virginia are all clearing the way to end COVID-19 restrictions, putting the focus on mask mandates. Here's where the DMV stands as of Feb. 14 when it comes to requiring face coverings.

One-way masking works, expert says

Mask mandates are being rolled back in states all over the country and here in the DMV.