Frederick County students back to school amid nationwide surge in COVID cases, bus driver shortage
Students are heading back to Frederick County Public Schools Wednesday for five days a week of in-person instruction amid a surge in coronavirus cases fueled by the highly contagious delta variant.
Students are heading back to Frederick County Public Schools Wednesday for five days a week of in-person instruction amid a surge in coronavirus cases fueled by the highly contagious delta variant.
Montgomery County Health officer Travis Gayles announces resignation
Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County's Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services, has announced his resignation.
Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County's Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services, has announced his resignation.
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
COVID-19 boosters now available for some with compromised immune systems
As soon as tomorrow, federal health officials are expected to recommend most Americans get a COVID-19 booster shot.
As soon as tomorrow, federal health officials are expected to recommend most Americans get a COVID-19 booster shot.
Quince Orchard HS football shut down after 6 cases of COVID confirmed
A Gaithersburg high school has had to put its football program on pause after six cases of COVID were confirmed among students. A spokesperson for Montgomery County public schools says it is believed that the cases are connected to football.
A Gaithersburg high school has had to put its football program on pause after six cases of COVID were confirmed among students. A spokesperson for Montgomery County public schools says it is believed that the cases are connected to football.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Some DMV parents concerned about kids eating in school cafeterias ask districts for outdoor plan
Some parents in the D.C region are asking their school districts, what’s the plan for breakfast and lunch whenever kids gather inside of school buildings to eat without wearing a mask?
Some parents in the D.C region are asking their school districts, what’s the plan for breakfast and lunch whenever kids gather inside of school buildings to eat without wearing a mask?
These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Metro mandates COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly tests for all employees
Metro announced on Tuesday that vaccinations – or weekly COVID-19 tests – will be required for all employees.
Metro announced on Tuesday that vaccinations – or weekly COVID-19 tests – will be required for all employees.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Some venues introduce new COVID restrictions for concertgoers
As of this week, there are new rules for concertgoers across our region. Some venues are now requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry.
As of this week, there are new rules for concertgoers across our region. Some venues are now requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry.
Maryland health officials push to get nursing home employees vaccinated
Nursing home employees who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 are putting the most vulnerable among us at risk, according to officials at the Maryland Department of Health, who continue naming names in an effort to get healthcare workers to get those shots.
Nursing home employees who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 are putting the most vulnerable among us at risk, according to officials at the Maryland Department of Health, who continue naming names in an effort to get healthcare workers to get those shots.
DC healthcare workers required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, officials say
D.C. healthcare workers will be required to get at least the first does of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of September.
D.C. healthcare workers will be required to get at least the first does of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of September.
Analysis: 'No Vaccine No Service' decisions explained
A 'No Vaccine, No Service' policy is being adopted by a growing number of restaurants in the country -- and right here at home -- as the COVID-19 delta variant fuels a rise in cases in the U.S.
A 'No Vaccine, No Service' policy is being adopted by a growing number of restaurants in the country -- and right here at home -- as the COVID-19 delta variant fuels a rise in cases in the U.S.
COVID-19 boosters: Walgreens, CVS offering 3rd dose to immunocompromised
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
More US cities requiring proof of vaccination to go places
Hold on to that vaccination card.
Hold on to that vaccination card.
Biden admin targets DeSantis ban on mask mandates, offers cash to Florida school districts defying governor
DeSantis has said parents should decide whether their children wear masks in school and banned school mask mandates in an executive order.
DeSantis has said parents should decide whether their children wear masks in school and banned school mask mandates in an executive order.
Parents allegedly sent COVID-19 positive child to school, exposing 80 other kids
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.