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.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
DC Health confirms first four cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant in the District
DC Health confirmed four unrelated cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the District on Sunday as concerns about the variant are intensifying.
DC Health confirmed four unrelated cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the District on Sunday as concerns about the variant are intensifying.
Montgomery County gives update on when mask mandate could be lifted
Residents in Montgomery County are asking when the mask mandate will end after a series of images circulated on social media depicting county councilmembers indoors without masks.
Residents in Montgomery County are asking when the mask mandate will end after a series of images circulated on social media depicting county councilmembers indoors without masks.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
Student creates Black medical illustrations to improve education, health care
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court throws out mask mandate for schools
Pennsylvania schoolchildren may soon be attending classes unmasked under a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that threw out the Wolf administration's statewide mandate that face coverings be worn inside K-12 school buildings.
Pennsylvania schoolchildren may soon be attending classes unmasked under a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that threw out the Wolf administration's statewide mandate that face coverings be worn inside K-12 school buildings.
U.S. Surgeon General issues advisory to address nation's youth mental health crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy has issued a new advisory highlighting what he called the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy has issued a new advisory highlighting what he called the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis.