Study: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protects against delta variant up to 6 months
A recently published study found that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine provides enough protection against the coronavirus and the more contagious delta variant for up to six months.
A recently published study found that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine provides enough protection against the coronavirus and the more contagious delta variant for up to six months.
Some MCPS parents question photos of assistant principal, educators inside school without masks
After pictures surfaced online of some educators and their assistant principal at a Montgomery County school, some parents are asking, why aren’t they wearing their masks?
After pictures surfaced online of some educators and their assistant principal at a Montgomery County school, some parents are asking, why aren’t they wearing their masks?
Marburg virus: Guinea reports first-ever case of deadly disease, WHO says
The Marburg virus has a case fatality rate between 23-90%, according to the CDC.
The Marburg virus has a case fatality rate between 23-90%, according to the CDC.
Prince George’s County schools employees must be vaccinated, or be tested weekly: officials
Prince George’s County officials on Friday announced that all school employees will be required either to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Prince George’s County officials on Friday announced that all school employees will be required either to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Some clinical trial participants not recognized as vaccinated
Thousands of Americans took part in COVID-19 vaccine trials, but now some say they’re being left behind.
Thousands of Americans took part in COVID-19 vaccine trials, but now some say they’re being left behind.
With new COVID requirements issued for Virginia schools, Arlington goes one step further
There are new requirements for children and teachers returning to school in Virginia.
There are new requirements for children and teachers returning to school in Virginia.
Many DC area parents concerned over lack of plans from schools if Delta disrupts in-person learning
Even as some kids have started going back to school in the DC region, many frustrated parents, are wondering, what’s the plan, just in case the Delta variant impacts in-person learning?
Even as some kids have started going back to school in the DC region, many frustrated parents, are wondering, what’s the plan, just in case the Delta variant impacts in-person learning?
Masks mandated indoors in all Virginia schools: health officials
All students and staff members in Virginia schools will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, health officials announced on Thursday.
All students and staff members in Virginia schools will be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, health officials announced on Thursday.
Vaccine mandated for Arlington schools, government employees
Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required for all government and school workers in Arlington County starting Aug. 30, officials announced on Thursday.
Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required for all government and school workers in Arlington County starting Aug. 30, officials announced on Thursday.
Kennedy Center, Ford’s Theatre to require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for all indoor events
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Ford's Theatre will require guests to have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for guest attending indoor performances and events.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Ford's Theatre will require guests to have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for guest attending indoor performances and events.
DC area schools release mask guidance for fall sports
Schools across the region are releasing their fall sports mask guidelines as the new school year and season approaches.
Schools across the region are releasing their fall sports mask guidelines as the new school year and season approaches.
McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
Anti-mask crowd hurls threats after Tennessee school board mandates masks
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
Pediatrics group urges FDA OK of COVID-19 vaccines in younger kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the FDA to quickly expand authorization of COVID-19 vaccines to younger age groups, citing rising cases due to the fast spreading delta variant and risk of poor outcomes following infection.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the FDA to quickly expand authorization of COVID-19 vaccines to younger age groups, citing rising cases due to the fast spreading delta variant and risk of poor outcomes following infection.
Several DC area entertainment venues require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, negative test to attend
Several popular D.C area entertainment venues will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results in order for guests to attend.
Several popular D.C area entertainment venues will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results in order for guests to attend.
Melioidosis: CDC says 4 infected, 2 dead in US from rare tropical disease
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
Preventing and treating bug bites from old and new creepy crawlers this summer
Although warm, summer weather means more time outside, it also means more bugs and more bug bites! While we're familiar with bumps from bees, ticks and mosquitos, DMV residents are noticing unfamiliar bites that can be painful.
Although warm, summer weather means more time outside, it also means more bugs and more bug bites! While we're familiar with bumps from bees, ticks and mosquitos, DMV residents are noticing unfamiliar bites that can be painful.