Some professional sports face more COVID restrictions, vaccine mandates as cases rise

With COVID cases on the rise once again, we’ve seen a lot of changes – mask mandates are back, vaccine requirements are in place, and the sports world looks like it’ll continue to see some shake-ups too.

New COVID-19 drug tested in DMV shows promising results

A new drug tested here in the DMV to treat severe cases of COVID-19 is showing promising results.

Vaccine passports could be coming to Montgomery County

Vaccine passports are being implemented in some other parts of the country – and now they may be making their way to Montgomery County.

EU has fully vaccinated 70% of adults against COVID-19, officials say

The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.

Georgetown cancels Homecoming events

Out of what the university is calling “an abundance of caution,” Georgetown is canceling all Homecoming events this year.

Fairfax County schools mandating vaccinations for athletes

Fairfax County schools on Monday announced that all high school athletes must be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate this year.

Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all

Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools

The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.

Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study

A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.

DC, Montgomery County students back to school as COVID-19 cases rise nationwide

Students in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County are back in the classroom Monday for in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to grow nationwide due in part to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.

30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19

A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.