Pharmacy technicians experiencing pandemic burnout, could lead to medication errors
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign
The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.
The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.
Official: Trudeau to use emergency powers to quell COVID-19 mandate protests in Canada
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
DC indoor mask mandate set to expire Feb 28; indoor mask requirements to be dialed back March 1
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the city’s indoor mask mandate will expire February 28.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the city’s indoor mask mandate will expire February 28.
Arlington Public Schools launches Test to Stay COVID-19 program
Arlington Public Schools launched their Test to Stay COVID-19 program Monday. Officials say testing will be offered to students only free of charge at Syphax Education Center from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on school days.
Arlington Public Schools launched their Test to Stay COVID-19 program Monday. Officials say testing will be offered to students only free of charge at Syphax Education Center from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on school days.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifting mask mandate in state buildings
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the requirement for masks and face coverings to be worn in state buildings will end next week.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the requirement for masks and face coverings to be worn in state buildings will end next week.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Indiana weight-loss star Lexi Reed hospitalized for organ failure: report
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Frederick County lifts mask requirement due to decreasing COVID-19 cases
Frederick County announced Saturday it is dropping its mask requirement, due to decreasing COVID-19 case numbers.
Frederick County announced Saturday it is dropping its mask requirement, due to decreasing COVID-19 case numbers.
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.