CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
Americans can return home on recently expired passports, Biden administration says
President Biden's administration says American citizens stranded abroad because of recently expired passports can now return home -- but only for a limited time.
President Biden's administration says American citizens stranded abroad because of recently expired passports can now return home -- but only for a limited time.
CDC investigating heart problem in young people who got two-shot COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are looking into reports of myocarditis – a heart problem – a few young people have received after getting the COVID-19 shot.
Health officials are looking into reports of myocarditis – a heart problem – a few young people have received after getting the COVID-19 shot.
Georgetown expert says claims of vaccine requirements infringe on constitutional rights are not true
An email circulating around the University of Maryland community says vaccine requirements violate fourth-amendment rights - but a Georgetown professor says that's false.
An email circulating around the University of Maryland community says vaccine requirements violate fourth-amendment rights - but a Georgetown professor says that's false.
DC area restaurants, businesses differ on mask policies as region reopens
Restaurants and businesses in the DC area are coming to grips with new mask guidelines.
Restaurants and businesses in the DC area are coming to grips with new mask guidelines.
Arlington National Cemetery to lift some COVID-19 restrictions
The change comes as the DC region lifted many COVID-19 restrictions this weekend.
The change comes as the DC region lifted many COVID-19 restrictions this weekend.
Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
Northern Virginia winery requires proof of vaccination to go maskless inside
In Northern Virginia, one a winery is requiring a person to show proof of vaccination in order to go maskless inside. Basically, show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. Some feel that decision is a violation of privacy. Others think it provides a sense of transparency.
In Northern Virginia, one a winery is requiring a person to show proof of vaccination in order to go maskless inside. Basically, show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. Some feel that decision is a violation of privacy. Others think it provides a sense of transparency.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Northern Virginia campaign underway to vaccinate underserved communities
Non-profit groups are working to vaccinate northern Virginia's underserved communities.
Non-profit groups are working to vaccinate northern Virginia's underserved communities.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
DC lifts most COVID-19 restrictions Friday morning; additional restrictions lifted on June 11
Restrictions on most public and commercial activity in Washington, D.C. -- including capacity limits, types of activities, and time restrictions -- have been lifted.
Restrictions on most public and commercial activity in Washington, D.C. -- including capacity limits, types of activities, and time restrictions -- have been lifted.
National Zoo, Smithsonian’s American History and American Indian museums reopen Friday
The National Zoo and the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and its National Museum of the American Indian (Washington, D.C. location) reopen Friday after closing last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Zoo and the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and its National Museum of the American Indian (Washington, D.C. location) reopen Friday after closing last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
LEGO announces new LGBTQ toy set
LEGO on Thursday unveiled its newest product: a rainbow-colored LGBTQ set titled, "Everyone is Awesome!"
LEGO on Thursday unveiled its newest product: a rainbow-colored LGBTQ set titled, "Everyone is Awesome!"
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
Maryland residents can win cash prizes from lottery in exchange for vaccinations
Maryland residents will soon get a chance to win part of $2 million in the state lottery for getting vaccinated.
Maryland residents will soon get a chance to win part of $2 million in the state lottery for getting vaccinated.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.