Photos appear to show DC mayor celebrating birthday maskless hours before mandate went into effect
Bowser announced mask mandate would go into effect Saturday in the nation's capital.
Bowser announced mask mandate would go into effect Saturday in the nation's capital.
Dave Chappelle performs at The Anthem in DC as mask mandate set to be reinstated
D.C.'s new mask mandate goes into effect Saturday just as The Anthem has its first show since March 2020: the DMV's own Dave Chappelle.
D.C.'s new mask mandate goes into effect Saturday just as The Anthem has its first show since March 2020: the DMV's own Dave Chappelle.
Pentagon officials scramble to implement new vaccine mandates for military amid recent COVID-19 surge
Pentagon officials are scrambling to figure out how to implement the changes across the vast military population and determining which National Guard and Reserve troops would be affected by the orders.
Pentagon officials are scrambling to figure out how to implement the changes across the vast military population and determining which National Guard and Reserve troops would be affected by the orders.
DMV residents could face more mandates, restrictions as COVID cases rise again
The recent uptick in COVID-19 infections reminds us that despite our hopes, the pandemic is not over, and with the Delta variant on the rise and the CDC recommending masks despite vaccination status, many in the DMV are wondering: what restrictions and setbacks could be next?
The recent uptick in COVID-19 infections reminds us that despite our hopes, the pandemic is not over, and with the Delta variant on the rise and the CDC recommending masks despite vaccination status, many in the DMV are wondering: what restrictions and setbacks could be next?
Austin reportedly only has 16 ICU beds left due to COVID surge
“If we fail to come together as a community now, we jeopardize the lives of loved ones who might need critical care.”
“If we fail to come together as a community now, we jeopardize the lives of loved ones who might need critical care.”
Disney issues vaccine mandate for all salary, non-union hourly employees in the U.S.
Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.
Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.
74% of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak involved fully vaccinated people, CDC says
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
Over 25% of new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County are fully vaccinated people
In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.
In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.
Montgomery County could reinstate mask mandate under certain conditions
Montgomery County officials say they are holding off on mask mandates - for now. However, County Executive Marc Elrich said on Thursday that they will reinstate if "certain conditions" are met.
Montgomery County officials say they are holding off on mask mandates - for now. However, County Executive Marc Elrich said on Thursday that they will reinstate if "certain conditions" are met.
Minnesota will offer $100 for new COVID-19 vaccinations
Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.
Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.
FDA approves swap for cheaper insulin over pricier brand-name
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser restores mask mandates indoors – regardless of vaccination status
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that mask mandates are once again in effect indoors in the nation’s capital for everyone over the age of 2 – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that mask mandates are once again in effect indoors in the nation’s capital for everyone over the age of 2 – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Federal workers in the DMV must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face restrictions
Federal workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia will have to be vaccinated or face restrictions, according to an announcement from President Joe Biden Thursday.
Federal workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia will have to be vaccinated or face restrictions, according to an announcement from President Joe Biden Thursday.
How to talk to family and friends hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Talking to loved ones who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be difficult, but a psychiatrist at the University of Pennsylvania is offering some tips on how to best approach the conversation.
Talking to loved ones who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be difficult, but a psychiatrist at the University of Pennsylvania is offering some tips on how to best approach the conversation.
Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
COVID-19 booster: Israel to offer 3rd shot to older citizens
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.
FDA allows troubled Baltimore COVID-19 vaccine factory to resume operations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recommending masks indoors as Delta variant spreads
As the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads in the greater D.C. region and beyond – especially among the unvaccinated – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is now recommending that people wear masks indoors.
As the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads in the greater D.C. region and beyond – especially among the unvaccinated – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is now recommending that people wear masks indoors.
Smithsonian to require masks indoors once again as COVID-19 delta variant spreads
The Smithsonian will require all visitors ages two and older to wear face masks in its museums and indoor spaces regardless of their vaccination status.
The Smithsonian will require all visitors ages two and older to wear face masks in its museums and indoor spaces regardless of their vaccination status.