New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Loudoun County decides to restart school hybrid learning model
Loudoun County has approved a plan to bring some students back to class as part of a hybrid learning model beginning later this month.
Loudoun County has approved a plan to bring some students back to class as part of a hybrid learning model beginning later this month.
Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
National Park Service now requires masks in all buildings
The next time you visit the Washington Monument, you’d better be ready to mask up.
The next time you visit the Washington Monument, you’d better be ready to mask up.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Bar in Frederick County town staying open past 10 p.m., despite county executive's order
It’s a controversial topic all over D.C., Maryland, and Virginia – how late should bars and restaurants be able to stay open during the pandemic?
It’s a controversial topic all over D.C., Maryland, and Virginia – how late should bars and restaurants be able to stay open during the pandemic?
Virginia students struggling academically amid the pandemic, according to new data
Virginia’s Department of Education is exploring year-round school amid new data reportedly showing children are navigating challenges academically more so than before the pandemic.
Virginia’s Department of Education is exploring year-round school amid new data reportedly showing children are navigating challenges academically more so than before the pandemic.
Mass vaccination site to open in Prince George's County at Six Flags America
In just three days, Six Flags America in Prince George’s County will go from an amusement park to a mass vaccination site. It’s one of two mass vaccination sites opening in Maryland but some people are concerned about supply.
In just three days, Six Flags America in Prince George’s County will go from an amusement park to a mass vaccination site. It’s one of two mass vaccination sites opening in Maryland but some people are concerned about supply.
Montgomery County executive proposes 1-hour indoor dining limit
The newly proposed executive order that Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich submitted to the county council on Tuesday includes the resume to 25% max capacity on indoor dining, a 10 p.m. curfew on alcohol sales and consumption, and in what appears to be a new measure for the county, a one-hour limit to indoor dining.
The newly proposed executive order that Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich submitted to the county council on Tuesday includes the resume to 25% max capacity on indoor dining, a 10 p.m. curfew on alcohol sales and consumption, and in what appears to be a new measure for the county, a one-hour limit to indoor dining.
CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
DC seeking temporary restraining order against teachers union ordering educators stop discussing strike
The District is seeking a temporary restraining order against the Washington Teachers’ Union that would order them to stop educators from discussing a possible strike against returning to the classroom.
The District is seeking a temporary restraining order against the Washington Teachers’ Union that would order them to stop educators from discussing a possible strike against returning to the classroom.
South Africa COVID-19 variant identified in 2 Montgomery County residents
The South Africa variant of the novel coronavirus has been identified in two Montgomery County residents, according to health officials.
The South Africa variant of the novel coronavirus has been identified in two Montgomery County residents, according to health officials.
Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID-19 relief, dies after testing positive
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
COVID-19 metrics improving in Arlington, but still a long way to go
Coronavirus case numbers are improving in Arlington, but the county still has a long way to go.
Coronavirus case numbers are improving in Arlington, but the county still has a long way to go.
UMD School of Medicine study: COVID-19 survivors may only need one vaccine shot
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine say people who have recovered from COVID-19 may only need one shot of the vaccines currently authorized, which could aid in the crippling vaccine shortage.
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine say people who have recovered from COVID-19 may only need one shot of the vaccines currently authorized, which could aid in the crippling vaccine shortage.