Montgomery County schools backing off employee vaccine mandate
Montgomery County Public Schools appears to be backing-off its vaccine mandate -- Maryland’s largest school district unable to afford losing any more teachers and staff as the COVID-19 pandemic worker shortages continue.
Montgomery County Public Schools appears to be backing-off its vaccine mandate -- Maryland’s largest school district unable to afford losing any more teachers and staff as the COVID-19 pandemic worker shortages continue.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
Jury finds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Thanksgiving travel expected to rebound to pre-COVID-19 levels
Thanksgiving travel is starting earlier each year – and this year the number of airline passengers traveling for the holiday is expected to rebound to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
Thanksgiving travel is starting earlier each year – and this year the number of airline passengers traveling for the holiday is expected to rebound to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
DC lifts indoor mask mandate: Here’s where masks will still be required in the District
Beginning today, masks will no longer be required in many indoor spaces in D.C.
Beginning today, masks will no longer be required in many indoor spaces in D.C.
Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.
COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
COVID-19 vaccine dosage mix-ups among children at local pharmacies leads to hesitancy among parents
Recent cases of COVID-19 vaccine mix-ups for kids have been reported in the DMV, leading some parents to be more hesitant about getting their child vaccinated.
Recent cases of COVID-19 vaccine mix-ups for kids have been reported in the DMV, leading some parents to be more hesitant about getting their child vaccinated.
Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year
More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.
More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.
Fauci worried about uptick in COVID-19 hospitalization among fully vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Holiday gatherings: CDC guidance sheds light on how to celebrate safely amid COVID-19
The CDC says there are several ways this year to enjoy holiday traditions while also protecting your health and the health of your family and friends.
The CDC says there are several ways this year to enjoy holiday traditions while also protecting your health and the health of your family and friends.
CVS to close 300 stores a year for the next 3 years
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
Majority of DC Council asks Mayor Bowser to reinstate indoor mask mandate
The majority of the DC Council asked Mayor Muriel Bowser in a letter Wednesday to reverse her decision to end DC’s indoor mask mandate.
The majority of the DC Council asked Mayor Muriel Bowser in a letter Wednesday to reverse her decision to end DC’s indoor mask mandate.
Some Virginia libraries offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits
If you're looking to get a rapid COVID-19 test before seeing family over the Thanksgiving holiday, you may want to hear this: some Virginia libraries are offering free at-home test kits.
If you're looking to get a rapid COVID-19 test before seeing family over the Thanksgiving holiday, you may want to hear this: some Virginia libraries are offering free at-home test kits.
Disney Cruise Line to require passengers 5 and older be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Children ages 5 to 11 years old were previously exempt from the COVID vaccination rule.
Children ages 5 to 11 years old were previously exempt from the COVID vaccination rule.
10% of US kids 5 to 11 received COVID-19 vaccine in 1st 2 weeks, White House says
At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.
At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.
US to invest billions in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing to boost world supply
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines to share with the world.
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines to share with the world.
OSHA suspends enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid legal challenges
OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.
OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.
NFL heightens COVID-19 protocols amid rising cases, Thanksgiving
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.