Vanessa Williams to host ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Independence Day celebration
Vanessa Williams will host the 2021 'A Capitol Fourth' Independence Day celebration in the nation's capital.
Vanessa Williams will host the 2021 'A Capitol Fourth' Independence Day celebration in the nation's capital.
COVID-19 vaccinations slow down as infectious delta variant spreads
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
One major concern is the highly contagious and potentially more severe delta variant of the coronavirus that originated in India. While health officials say the vaccines are effective against it, the fear is that it will lead to outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates.
Virginia to end COVID-19-related early release of state inmates
The Virginia Department of Corrections is ending its COVID-19-related early release of state inmates.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is ending its COVID-19-related early release of state inmates.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in half of US makeup, study finds
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
More than half the makeup sold in the U.S. and Canada contains toxic “forever chemicals” associated with serious health conditions, a new study found.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces all COVID-19 restrictions ending on July 1
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that the COVID-19 state of emergency has ended and that any and all COVID-19 restrictions and emergency mandates would be lifted on July 1.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that the COVID-19 state of emergency has ended and that any and all COVID-19 restrictions and emergency mandates would be lifted on July 1.
Over 6.5 million Marylanders vaccinated for COVID-19, Gov. Hogan says
Over 6.5 million Marylanders have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday.
Over 6.5 million Marylanders have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday.
DC Mayor Bowser says District welcoming visitors celebrating Fourth of July
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the nation's capital is welcoming visitors to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in the District.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the nation's capital is welcoming visitors to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in the District.
G7 nations to provide 1 billion COVID vaccines
The commitment falls far short of the 11 billion doses the World Health Organization said is needed.
The commitment falls far short of the 11 billion doses the World Health Organization said is needed.
DC councilmember withdraws sugary drink tax proposal
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said there was "not enough support to move the legislation forward."
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said there was "not enough support to move the legislation forward."
DC COVID-19 restrictions lifted: Everything you can do in the District
All capacity restrictions in D.C. have officially been lifted as of June 11, which includes restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues and more. However, some CDC guidelines are still in place.
All capacity restrictions in D.C. have officially been lifted as of June 11, which includes restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues and more. However, some CDC guidelines are still in place.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Short breaks may help brain learn new skills, NIH study says
Researchers studying brain activity at the NIH found that rest during an activity may strengthen a person’s ability to do the skill.
Researchers studying brain activity at the NIH found that rest during an activity may strengthen a person’s ability to do the skill.
FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
CDC: Heart inflammation in young males higher than expected after COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
Studies suggest serious COVID-19 infection can lead to diabetes
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
DC nightclubs to resume normal operations as city continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions
The D.C. region continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions at entertainment facilities as coronavirus cases drop across the area. Beginning on Friday, June 11, nightclubs and other entertainment venues in the District will be able to resume full normal operations.
The D.C. region continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions at entertainment facilities as coronavirus cases drop across the area. Beginning on Friday, June 11, nightclubs and other entertainment venues in the District will be able to resume full normal operations.
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to reopen June 18
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is scheduled to reopen to the public on Friday, June 18 after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is scheduled to reopen to the public on Friday, June 18 after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Washington Nationals return to 100% capacity at Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals will return to 100% capacity at Nationals Park starting Thursday.
The Washington Nationals will return to 100% capacity at Nationals Park starting Thursday.