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Coronavirus COVID-19
Vaccine
US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
The FDA will present data this week suggesting most Americans have enough protection against coronavirus to move to a once-a-year shots.
Nation World
Gyms that survived pandemic steadily get back in shape
Gyms and fitness studios were among the hardest hit businesses during the pandemic, hammered by lockdowns and then limits.
VERIFY
XBB.1.5 COVID-19 subvariant: 4 Fast Facts
The latest strain of COVID-19 has become the most dominant in the Northeastern U.S. in the last month.
DC
COVID subvariant surges across US, DC region
Omicron subvariant XBB 1.5 now makes up 28% of all COVID cases in the Mid-Atlantic, according to the CDC.
Vaccine
No, the COVID-19 vaccines can’t cause or create new variants
COVID-19 vaccines will slow the spread of the virus and do not cause or create the variants.
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Health
COVID Frontline workers win million dollar lawsuit against Azure Healthcare
Health
COVID subvariant surges across US, DC region
Coronavirus
US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
Virginia
Raided Virginia restaurant owner slams Gov. Youngkin's COVID fine executive order
Virginia
Gov. Youngkin wants COVID fines reimbursed for businesses
Health
Mental health issues spike in students after pandemic, study shows
Coronavirus
Gov. Hogan tests positive for COVID-19
DC
'No masks allowed on The Wharf' causes Twitter uproar
Health
COVID Frontline workers win million dollar lawsuit against Azure Healthcare
Health
COVID subvariant surges across US, DC region
Coronavirus
US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
Virginia
Raided Virginia restaurant owner slams Gov. Youngkin's COVID fine executive order
Virginia
Gov. Youngkin wants COVID fines reimbursed for businesses
Health
Mental health issues spike in students after pandemic, study shows
Coronavirus
Gov. Hogan tests positive for COVID-19
DC
'No masks allowed on The Wharf' causes Twitter uproar
Nation World
US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
A recent increase in COVID-19 cases in China follows the country's rollback of strict anti-virus control.
VERIFY
Yes, you can still use some at-home COVID-19 tests past the printed expiration date
Product instruction sheets will all tell you not to use a test after its expiration date, but depending on the test, that might not be the date on the box.
Nation World
US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
A recent increase in COVID-19 cases in China follows the country's rollback of strict anti-virus control.
VERIFY
Yes, you can still use some at-home COVID-19 tests past the printed expiration date
Product instruction sheets will all tell you not to use a test after its expiration date, but depending on the test, that might not be the date on the box.
Fairfax
Mortgage paid off for Fairfax County sergeant who died from COVID
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid, in full, the mortgage on the home of Sgt. Frederick Henry Cameron Jr.
Coronavirus
Booster shots recommended as COVID cases continue to rise in Montgomery County
The overall case rates are still low compared to past surges, but officials are watching the data closely
Fairfax
Mortgage paid off for Fairfax County sergeant who died from COVID
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid, in full, the mortgage on the home of Sgt. Frederick Henry Cameron Jr.
Coronavirus
Booster shots recommended as COVID cases continue to rise in Montgomery County
The overall case rates are still low compared to past surges, but officials are watching the data closely
Virginia
Virginia court: It's reasonable for students to be asked to mask if a child with disabilities is present
The state affirmed that peer masking in public schools is a 'reasonable modification' for students with disabilities that put them at risk if they contract COVID.
Nation World
You can now get more free at-home COVID-19 tests from the government
The administration is putting personnel and equipment on standby should they be needed to help overwhelmed hospitals and nursing homes.
Virginia
Virginia court: It's reasonable for students to be asked to mask if a child with disabilities is present
The state affirmed that peer masking in public schools is a 'reasonable modification' for students with disabilities that put them at risk if they contract COVID.
Nation World
You can now get more free at-home COVID-19 tests from the government
The administration is putting personnel and equipment on standby should they be needed to help overwhelmed hospitals and nursing homes.
Nation World
Detect issues COVID-19 test recall over false negatives
According to Detect, "there is an increased chance" that the recalled COVID-19 tests may give false negative results.
Education
DCPS students to be excluded from school without vaccines
Students in grades 6 through 12 need to submit proof of vaccination by Friday. This does not include the COVID shot.
Nation World
COVID hospitalizations rising, especially among seniors
Nursing home leaders trying to boost vaccination rates among patients and staff are facing complacency, misinformation and COVID-19 fatigue.
Nation World
Detect issues COVID-19 test recall over false negatives
According to Detect, "there is an increased chance" that the recalled COVID-19 tests may give false negative results.
Education
DCPS students to be excluded from school without vaccines
Students in grades 6 through 12 need to submit proof of vaccination by Friday. This does not include the COVID shot.
Nation World
COVID hospitalizations rising, especially among seniors
Nursing home leaders trying to boost vaccination rates among patients and staff are facing complacency, misinformation and COVID-19 fatigue.
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