West Virginia Governor to reopen in-person learning to younger students

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced an aggressive plan Wednesday to reopen public schools to in-person learning for younger students and offer coronavirus vaccines to residents age 80 and older and to teachers and school personnel over age 50.

Anne Arundel County reverses course on indoor dining
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Anne Arundel County has reversed the suspension of indoor dining and will now allow restaurants to serve indoors at 25 percent capacity.

Alexandria still ringing in the New Year with First Night
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The coronavirus pandemic is looming over New Year?s festivities ? but First Night in Alexandria is still happening.

Canada to require negative COVID-19 test for people entering country

Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.

Spain to keep registry of people who refuse COVID-19 vaccine, will share with EU: health minister

Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.

Why are parts of the U.S. seeing a delay in COVID-19 vaccine distribution?
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States across the U.S. are seeing a delay in the vaccination process for COVID-19 and are looking for help from the federal government to speed things along.

Here’s when your second stimulus check will arrive

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday that American households should expect to receive their economic impact payments very soon.

Technology already here for ‘vaccine passport’

When COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, countries could require travelers be vaccinated before they visit.

Future of vaccine passports
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One company has already created the technology to assist in vaccine passports.

Arlington issues warning after potentially rabid raccoon bites person

Arlington officials are warning residents to beware after a "lethargic" raccoon bit a person last week, "potentially exposing them to rabies."

Novavax in phase three of vaccine trials
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A Gaithersburg-based firm is in phase three of its coronavirus vaccine trials.

Ohio State study: 30% of student athletes have heart damage linked to COVID-19

Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.

‘Be aware’: Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers COVID-19 induced stroke

After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.