In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
CVS now accepting walk-in COVID-19 appointments
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine, you can walk into CVS without an appointment and request one, according to the pharmacy chain.
Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 16
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
COVID-19 toll in US projected to drop this summer, but variants could set back progress
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
CVS and Walgreens wasted more COVID-19 vaccines than most states combined
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
National Nurses Day is Thursday, beginning a weeklong celebration of the profession
May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.
May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.
Montgomery County approves funding to develop plan for new global pandemic prevention center
Montgomery County has approved funding to develop a business plan for a new global pandemic prevention and biodefense center.
Montgomery County has approved funding to develop a business plan for a new global pandemic prevention and biodefense center.
FDA preparing to approve Pfizer vaccine for children
The FDA is expected to give the ok for kids ages 12 to 15 to get the Pfizer vaccine within the next week or so. Once the CDC approves the recommendation, shots could begin in a matter of days.
The FDA is expected to give the ok for kids ages 12 to 15 to get the Pfizer vaccine within the next week or so. Once the CDC approves the recommendation, shots could begin in a matter of days.
Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center reopens to visitors with new COVID-19 related guidelines in place
The Smithsonian is reopening one of its most popular attractions following a year of COVID-19 related closures – and it comes just in time to recognize a very important anniversary in the history of American spaceflight.
The Smithsonian is reopening one of its most popular attractions following a year of COVID-19 related closures – and it comes just in time to recognize a very important anniversary in the history of American spaceflight.
DC 16-year-old who graduated high school early makes decision after being accepted to 14 colleges
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
Agency issues warning of drowning threat after pandemic kept kids away from swim lessons
May is National Water Safety Awareness Month and swim schools in the D.C. region say it’s even more important than ever.
May is National Water Safety Awareness Month and swim schools in the D.C. region say it’s even more important than ever.
DC mayor’s mask explanation still coming up short
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser fell short when she was asked about mask guidelines on Monday.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser fell short when she was asked about mask guidelines on Monday.
Bike industry struggling to match demand amid pandemic
A nationwide bike shortage is causing back orders and long wait times for people purchasing bicycles. It’s due to an increase in demand and a lack of supply thanks to production delays during the pandemic.
A nationwide bike shortage is causing back orders and long wait times for people purchasing bicycles. It’s due to an increase in demand and a lack of supply thanks to production delays during the pandemic.
Maryland to offer financial incentive for some employees who get COVID-19 vaccine
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Monday that Maryland will offer a $100 financial incentive to state employees who elect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Monday that Maryland will offer a $100 financial incentive to state employees who elect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
New restriction at DC weddings is turning brides and grooms away
Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.
Brides and grooms are now forced to shift gears and find creative ways to plan one of the biggest days of their lives. A year into the pandemic, safety guidelines are still getting in the way for those planning weddings in D.C.
Montgomery, Prince George’s not yet lifting outdoor dining restrictions
While COVID-19 restrictions are loosening across some parts of Maryland some counties have decided not to move forward just yet.
While COVID-19 restrictions are loosening across some parts of Maryland some counties have decided not to move forward just yet.
Treating sleep apnea in older adults may reduce risk of dementia, study finds
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
Researchers say the discovery is important because it stresses the impact sleep can have on cognitive function.
DC Mayor Bowser backtracks on loosening mask restrictions for fully vaccinated adults
People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather inside without masks starting now.
People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather inside without masks starting now.