Biden tasks OSHA with enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates

President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.

24 GOP state attorneys general threaten lawsuit over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Two dozen Republican attorneys general are warning the White House of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.

Flags displayed on National Mall in honor of 600,000+ COVID-19 deaths in U.S.

A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.

This calculator estimates your risk of getting COVID-19

A new online tool helps people calculate their risk of getting COVID-19 based on specific scenarios.

Broccoli City Festival canceled over COVID-19 concerns

The D.C. area’s annual Broccoli City Festival has been canceled for the second the second year in a row over COVID-19 concerns.

Harris Teeter shortens hours of operation, citing labor market challenges

Harris Teeter has joined a growing number of businesses forced to change their hours because of the labor shortage prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whirlpool offers employees $1,000 to get COVID-19 vaccine

The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows

The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.

Children’s National Hospital approaching capacity as COVID-19 cases surge

Children’s National Hospital on Monday said they’re approaching capacity as COVID-19 cases surge in the District – and across the country.

Nipah virus: India on alert after 12-year-old boy dies of rare illness

A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.

Montgomery County leaders address quarantine issues in schools

Why wasn’t rapid testing included beforehand if MCPS began the school year with a more restrictive quarantine policy that goes beyond state and CDC guidance?