Prince George’s County officials looking to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence
Despite the presence of a mass vaccination site at Six Flags, Prince George’s County officials are still trying to get the coronavirus vaccine to more residents.
Despite the presence of a mass vaccination site at Six Flags, Prince George’s County officials are still trying to get the coronavirus vaccine to more residents.
Find out if you qualify for a Maryland stimulus check
In the next several weeks, many Maryland taxpayers, unemployment insurance claimants, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon receive stimulus payments directly from the state.
In the next several weeks, many Maryland taxpayers, unemployment insurance claimants, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon receive stimulus payments directly from the state.
‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
Ash Wednesday in the era of coronavirus: How to observe it safely
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has published guidance detailing the distribution of ashes in order to avoid physical contact for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has published guidance detailing the distribution of ashes in order to avoid physical contact for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Kroger plans to offer 15-minute COVID-19 tests to customers nationwide
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Fairfax, Loudoun County schools begin return to classroom with in-person, hybrid plans for some students
Some students and teachers in Fairfax and Loudoun counties will return to the classroom Tuesday.
Some students and teachers in Fairfax and Loudoun counties will return to the classroom Tuesday.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
Tennessee bill would allow fathers to prevent abortions
A bill has been introduced in Tennessee that would allow the alleged father of an unborn child to veto an abortion.
A bill has been introduced in Tennessee that would allow the alleged father of an unborn child to veto an abortion.
New Zealand finds no new cases after largest city goes on lockdown for 1st time in 6 months
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
These 3 COVID-19 vaccine side effects are common, CDC expert says
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
Pain, fatigue, and low-grade fever are three common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, experts say.
Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
US daily coronavirus case average drops below 100K for first time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
CVS begins COVID-19 vaccinations in Virginia Friday
CVS will begin vaccinating people in Virginia on Friday, but according to local leaders – the effort may be causing more trouble than it’s worth.
CVS will begin vaccinating people in Virginia on Friday, but according to local leaders – the effort may be causing more trouble than it’s worth.
University of Maryland expects in-person classes to resume at start of 2021 fall semester
The University of Maryland expects in-person classes to resume at the start of the 2021 fall semester.
The University of Maryland expects in-person classes to resume at the start of the 2021 fall semester.