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Coronavirus
How to get a COVID test without standing in the long lines
If your schedule permits you to wait a few days for test results, there are several companies in the region offering free PCR tests; most require an appointment.
VERIFY
Does cold weather impact your rapid COVID-19 test? It depends on the brand
At-home rapid COVID-19 test kits have specific temperature storage ranges and cold temps could impact the test results.
Virginia
Loudoun County School Board votes to keep mask mandate in place despite governor's order
The school system also announced staff and student-athletes will no longer have testing or vaccine requirements.
Virginia
Virginia vaccine, testing sites shorten hours ahead of possible Thursday, Friday winter weather
A general 1" - 2" of snow is expected to blanket most of the DMV on Thursday.
Coronavirus
No 'one-size-fits-all' metrics for taking schools virtual in Montgomery County, administrators say
School leaders admit authorities are making individual judgment calls on school closures, and acknowledge the anxiety parents are feeling.
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Virginia
School districts debate ending mask mandates, per governor's order
Education
Loudoun County School Board votes to keep mask mandate in place despite governor's order
Coronavirus
No 'one-size-fits-all' metrics for taking schools virtual in Montgomery County, administrators say
VERIFY
How to avoid a false negative on an at-home test | VERIFY
Coronavirus
How you can order 4 free COVID tests from the government
Coronavirus
Montgomery County residents overwhelmingly against vaccine mandate
Education
Prince George's County students return to in-person learning
Education
Loudoun County parents supporting mandatory mask policies for schools protest Youngkin's executive order
Virginia
School districts debate ending mask mandates, per governor's order
Education
Loudoun County School Board votes to keep mask mandate in place despite governor's order
Coronavirus
No 'one-size-fits-all' metrics for taking schools virtual in Montgomery County, administrators say
VERIFY
How to avoid a false negative on an at-home test | VERIFY
Coronavirus
How you can order 4 free COVID tests from the government
Coronavirus
Montgomery County residents overwhelmingly against vaccine mandate
Education
Prince George's County students return to in-person learning
Education
Loudoun County parents supporting mandatory mask policies for schools protest Youngkin's executive order
Virginia
Anxiety over school mask order in Virginia growing for parents
Parents in Prince William County Public Schools hope the school district will continue to stick to the mask requirements.
Local News
Chesapeake parents sue Gov. Youngkin over lifting school mask mandate
A group of Chesapeake parents filed a lawsuit against the Youngkin administration, arguing in part that the executive order was in violation of state law.
Virginia
Anxiety over school mask order in Virginia growing for parents
Parents in Prince William County Public Schools hope the school district will continue to stick to the mask requirements.
Local News
Chesapeake parents sue Gov. Youngkin over lifting school mask mandate
A group of Chesapeake parents filed a lawsuit against the Youngkin administration, arguing in part that the executive order was in violation of state law.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 Live Updates | Virginia sees high COVID-19 hospitalizations; NC adds 17,000+ new cases
You'll find important information about coronavirus cases as well as the impacts that COVID-19 is having on life in Hampton Roads and in northeastern North Carolina.
Nation World
'Small percentage' of Americans ordering COVID tests from USPS site report error
Many of those who reported problems live in apartment buildings or other multi-family dwellings. You can report the problem to USPS or try a workaround.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 Live Updates | Virginia sees high COVID-19 hospitalizations; NC adds 17,000+ new cases
You'll find important information about coronavirus cases as well as the impacts that COVID-19 is having on life in Hampton Roads and in northeastern North Carolina.
Nation World
'Small percentage' of Americans ordering COVID tests from USPS site report error
Many of those who reported problems live in apartment buildings or other multi-family dwellings. You can report the problem to USPS or try a workaround.
VERIFY
VERIFY: How you can avoid a false negative on an at-home test
When taking a COVID-19 test at home, getting a good enough sample is key to getting an accurate result.
Nation World
Starbucks reverses course on vaccine mandate
Starbucks said earlier this month it would require its 228,000 U.S. employees to be vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID test requirement.
VERIFY
VERIFY: How you can avoid a false negative on an at-home test
When taking a COVID-19 test at home, getting a good enough sample is key to getting an accurate result.
Nation World
Starbucks reverses course on vaccine mandate
Starbucks said earlier this month it would require its 228,000 U.S. employees to be vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID test requirement.
Nation World
Should you wear a cloth mask or an N95 to protect against omicron?
Health experts say it's important to stay as protected as possible against the omicron variant, which is more contagious than previous COVID strains.
DC
An anti-vaccine mandate march is coming to DC this weekend. Here's what we know
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and several other guests are expected to speak at the protest.
VERIFY
No, milk and Benadryl can not treat COVID-19
A study by researchers at The University of Florida found the two compounds together were effective in reducing the virus replication, but not a treatment option.
Nation World
Should you wear a cloth mask or an N95 to protect against omicron?
Health experts say it's important to stay as protected as possible against the omicron variant, which is more contagious than previous COVID strains.
DC
An anti-vaccine mandate march is coming to DC this weekend. Here's what we know
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and several other guests are expected to speak at the protest.
VERIFY
No, milk and Benadryl can not treat COVID-19
A study by researchers at The University of Florida found the two compounds together were effective in reducing the virus replication, but not a treatment option.
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