Nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate universal mask guidelines
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
DC area parents still question mask-wearing policies weeks before in-person school begins
As most kids in the DMV move closer to going back to in-person school next month, many parents still want to know: What are the plans for masks?
As most kids in the DMV move closer to going back to in-person school next month, many parents still want to know: What are the plans for masks?
US surgeon general calls COVID-19 misinformation ‘serious threat’
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Chicago reactivates COVID-19 travel advisory for 2 states amid case uptick
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
DC VAX DAY TAKE 2: Take The Shot, DC offers incentives for District residents to get COVID-19 vaccine
Last week, more than 200 people came out to week one of D.C. Vax Day – this week, take two.
Last week, more than 200 people came out to week one of D.C. Vax Day – this week, take two.
Wrong patient gets kidney at Ohio hospital
An Ohio hospital has acknowledged that a patient received a new kidney meant for someone else.
An Ohio hospital has acknowledged that a patient received a new kidney meant for someone else.
National Harbor to honor employees for service during COVID-19 pandemic
National Harbor will honor 14 local employees on Tuesday at the Waterfront Plaza who have been identified by employers, residents and co-workers as someone who went above and beyond during the pandemic.
National Harbor will honor 14 local employees on Tuesday at the Waterfront Plaza who have been identified by employers, residents and co-workers as someone who went above and beyond during the pandemic.
CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
5 Virginia mental health facilities shrink capacity, halt new admissions
The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental services in Virginia has ordered five of the Commonwealth’s eight adult state mental health hospitals to decrease capacity and temporarily stop admissions.
The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental services in Virginia has ordered five of the Commonwealth’s eight adult state mental health hospitals to decrease capacity and temporarily stop admissions.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Mobile unit offering COVID-19 vaccines in underserved communities
As most mass vaccination sites across the country and in the DMV have now closed, there are many underserved communities that still need help with getting people vaccinated.
As most mass vaccination sites across the country and in the DMV have now closed, there are many underserved communities that still need help with getting people vaccinated.
Team USA gold medal favorite is refusing vaccination ahead of Olympic Games
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
The event is set to start on July 23, with no spectators planned to attend the event due to an ongoing spike in COVID cases challenging Tokyo.
DMV parents express mixed feelings about new CDC student mask wearing guidelines
With a highly anticipated school year just weeks away, on Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
With a highly anticipated school year just weeks away, on Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Virginia child dies as a result of COVID-19
The Virginia Health Department on Thursday announced the death of a second child under the age of 10 as a result of COVID-19.
The Virginia Health Department on Thursday announced the death of a second child under the age of 10 as a result of COVID-19.
Some in US pushing for more COVID restrictions, masking, as delta variant spreads
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world and within the United States, some in the U.S. are pushing to bring back health measures from the peak of the pandemic, like mask-wearing, even for vaccinated people.
As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world and within the United States, some in the U.S. are pushing to bring back health measures from the peak of the pandemic, like mask-wearing, even for vaccinated people.
Maryland Gov Larry Hogan announces vaccination scholarship promotion for state schools
On the heels of its successful VaxCash promotion, Maryland will now offer a vaccination promotion targeting prospective students.
On the heels of its successful VaxCash promotion, Maryland will now offer a vaccination promotion targeting prospective students.
Maryland health leaders say 100 percent of new COVID deaths are in unvaccinated people
The vaccine is working. That’s the message from Maryland leaders, who highlighted new numbers Tuesday aiming to prove their point.
The vaccine is working. That’s the message from Maryland leaders, who highlighted new numbers Tuesday aiming to prove their point.