Fairfax County Public School students return to classroom amid nationwide COVID-19 surge

Fairfax County Public Schools returned to a five day a week in-person learning schedule Monday as students returned to the classroom amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.

Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs

A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.

Fairfax County Public Schools teachers push for COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate

School starts on Monday for more than 175,000 students at Fairfax County Public Schools and the union that's representing teachers say they want their teachers to be COVID-19 vaccinated or get tested every week.

More than 230 University of Virginia students ‘disenrolled’ over vaccinations

More than 230 students planning on attending the University of Virginia have been “disenrolled” for failing to comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds

A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.

Prince William County starting school year with new superintendent, COVID challenges

In northern Virginia, the first day of school for Prince William County Public School students is Monday and the school district is navigating students and staff’s return to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic with a new superintendent. 

COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids

The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.

COVID-triggered ADEM disorder leaves girl unable to see, speak

A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19

US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens

The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.

Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations

President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.

COVID-19 severity depends on transmission, NIH study suggests

A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.

COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says

The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.

Maryland mandating vaccinations, testing for hospital, nursing home employees

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all hospital and nursing home employees in the state.

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Maryland hospital and nursing home employees will be required to receive vaccinations - or adhere to routine tests for COVID-19, Governor Hogan announced on Wednesday.

Baltimore among canceled Garth Brooks tour dates

County star Garth Brooks has canceled five upcoming tour dates – and one of them is Baltimore.