COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Federal workers in the DMV must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face restrictions
Federal workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia will have to be vaccinated or face restrictions, according to an announcement from President Joe Biden Thursday.
Federal workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia will have to be vaccinated or face restrictions, according to an announcement from President Joe Biden Thursday.
How to talk to family and friends hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Talking to loved ones who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be difficult, but a psychiatrist at the University of Pennsylvania is offering some tips on how to best approach the conversation.
Talking to loved ones who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be difficult, but a psychiatrist at the University of Pennsylvania is offering some tips on how to best approach the conversation.
Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
COVID-19 booster: Israel to offer 3rd shot to older citizens
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.
FDA allows troubled Baltimore COVID-19 vaccine factory to resume operations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recommending masks indoors as Delta variant spreads
As the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads in the greater D.C. region and beyond – especially among the unvaccinated – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is now recommending that people wear masks indoors.
As the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads in the greater D.C. region and beyond – especially among the unvaccinated – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is now recommending that people wear masks indoors.
Smithsonian to require masks indoors once again as COVID-19 delta variant spreads
The Smithsonian will require all visitors ages two and older to wear face masks in its museums and indoor spaces regardless of their vaccination status.
The Smithsonian will require all visitors ages two and older to wear face masks in its museums and indoor spaces regardless of their vaccination status.
Masks are back in DC, mayor announces
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday restored masked mandates - regardless of vaccination status.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday restored masked mandates - regardless of vaccination status.
Emergent BioSolutions: FDA letting troubled COVID-19 vaccine factory restart
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine bulk substance to resume, the company said Thursday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine bulk substance to resume, the company said Thursday.
DC professional sports franchises continue to struggle with COVID-19, vaccinations
While NFL players will soon be taking shots on the field, it remains to be seen how many will do the same off of it.
While NFL players will soon be taking shots on the field, it remains to be seen how many will do the same off of it.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
Walt Disney World to require masks indoors starting July 30
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Twitter reportedly closes SF, NY offices over delta variant concerns
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
Former Olympian and Montgomery County native applauds Simon Biles’ priority to ‘take care’ of mental health
Former Olympian and Montgomery County native, Dominique Dawes is praising Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the women’s gymnastics final at the Tokyo Olympics.
Former Olympian and Montgomery County native, Dominique Dawes is praising Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the women’s gymnastics final at the Tokyo Olympics.
DC now at ‘substantial’ risk of COVID-19 transmission, prompting CDC guideline change on masks
The District is now categorized as an area of “substantial” risk of transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control – prompting the agency’s mask guidelines to change for the nation’s capital.
The District is now categorized as an area of “substantial” risk of transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control – prompting the agency’s mask guidelines to change for the nation’s capital.
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Federal workers in the DMV could soon be required to get COVID-19 vaccine
Federal workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia could be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their job as soon as Friday.
Federal workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia could be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their job as soon as Friday.
Google, Facebook mandate vaccines for employees returning to work
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Fairfax County public schools to require masks this fall
Fairfax County schools announced on Wednesday that they will follow a number of other districts in the D.C. area and will require that all students and staff wear masks in the upcoming school year.
Fairfax County schools announced on Wednesday that they will follow a number of other districts in the D.C. area and will require that all students and staff wear masks in the upcoming school year.