LAUSD now requiring all eligible students be vaccinated against COVID-19
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.
The Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the nation's largest school districts, has passed a vaccine mandate that requires all eligible students aged 12 and up be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend in-person classes.
Montgomery County to begin using COVID-19 rapid tests in schools
Montgomery County Public Schools say they will begin using COVID-19 rapid tests in all schools as they try to keep more students in the classroom amid a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases.
Montgomery County Public Schools say they will begin using COVID-19 rapid tests in all schools as they try to keep more students in the classroom amid a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases.
Mass vaccination sites reopening across Northern Virginia
Mass vaccination sites are making a comeback in Northern Virginia.
Mass vaccination sites are making a comeback in Northern Virginia.
Patton Oswalt cancels shows in Florida, Utah over venues’ refusal of COVID-19 protocols
“I have an ego but my ego was not big enough to think that people should die to hear my stupid comedy,” Patton Oswalt said on his Instagram account.
“I have an ego but my ego was not big enough to think that people should die to hear my stupid comedy,” Patton Oswalt said on his Instagram account.
Study: 80% of COVID-19 patients suffer 1 or more long-term effects
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
Moderna developing combo COVID-19 booster, flu shot
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Pediatric weekly COVID-19 cases hit pandemic high
The number of weekly COVID-19 cases among children has climbed to the highest figure seen since the pandemic began, in what the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) described as an exponential increase since early summer with 251,781 new weekly infections.
The number of weekly COVID-19 cases among children has climbed to the highest figure seen since the pandemic began, in what the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) described as an exponential increase since early summer with 251,781 new weekly infections.
Nearly 1,000 DC Public School students, staff in quarantine
Officials with DC Public Schools sent out a notice with new details on the number of COVID cases among students and staff across the district Wednesday.
Officials with DC Public Schools sent out a notice with new details on the number of COVID cases among students and staff across the district Wednesday.
COVID-19 deaths among first responders continue to increase
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
COVID-19 booster shots available for all Marylanders 65 and older in congregate care facilities
The Maryland Department of Health and Governor Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that all Marylanders 65 and older living in congregate care facilities are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots.
The Maryland Department of Health and Governor Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that all Marylanders 65 and older living in congregate care facilities are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots.
'COVID hit me really hard', Boxer Oscar De La Hoya released from hospital
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
COVID-19 boosters: WHO chief urges countries halt extra shots for rest of 2021
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
New study says DC metro restaurants least likely to recover from pandemic
As restaurants across the United States look to bounce back after a tough year for business, a recent study found restaurants in the Washington D.C. metro area are least likely to recover this year from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As restaurants across the United States look to bounce back after a tough year for business, a recent study found restaurants in the Washington D.C. metro area are least likely to recover this year from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
School COVID-19 quarantine policies cause confusion as students head back to class following Labor Day
As students head back to school Tuesday following the Labor Day holiday, some parents have questions regarding COVID-19 quarantine policies.
As students head back to school Tuesday following the Labor Day holiday, some parents have questions regarding COVID-19 quarantine policies.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.