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Trone takes up constituent questions on masking, test availability at COVID town hall

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Frederick, Montgomery and Washington county residents Thursday evening questioned Rep. David Trone (D-Dist. 6) about how the area’s health care systems are handling the recent spike of COVID-19 cases caused by the omicron variant, the ...

One year later: Broadway shutdown puts actors' dreams on hold amid pandemic

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A year ago, the pandemic forced Broadway to take an abrupt – and extended – intermission, leaving performers uncertain of their futures in the industry. Today, theater actors are still waiting to see if the ...

D.C.-area churches encourage community to have 'Faith in the Vaccine'

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Senior citizens braved the winter weather on Thursday morning for their COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Pennsylvania Baptist Church in Southeast Washington, D.C. By the end of the day, 100 Washingtonians would be vaccinated at the ...

Health care officials in Washington work to address racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

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WASHINGTON — When Washington, D.C.’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout began in December, Bread for the City, a nonprofit that provides health services to vulnerable and low-income communities, was one of the fortunate community health centers to ...

One year later: Broadway shutdown puts actors’ dreams on hold amid pandemic

Broadway actors Laura Leigh Turner of “Mean Girls” and John Krause of “Hadestown” were on the cusp of career-making moments when Broadway shut down. Turner debuted March 10; Krause would have performed in a leading role on March 12.

One year later: Broadway shutdown puts actors’ dreams on hold amid pandemic

by Julia Benbrook | Mar 12, 2021

Broadway actors Laura Leigh Turner of “Mean Girls” and John Krause of “Hadestown” were on the cusp of career-making moments when Broadway shut down. Turner debuted March 10; Krause would have performed in a leading role on March 12.

One year into the pandemic, first responders reflect on what they’ve seen

Illinois first responders reflect on what working through the pandemic has looked like.

One year into the pandemic, first responders reflect on what they’ve seen

by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Mar 10, 2021

Illinois first responders reflect on what working through the pandemic has looked like.

Everything Felt Like a Punishment: First-person accounts of COVID-19 from Stateville Correctional Center

Inmates at Stateville Correctional Center in Joliet, Illinois express hesitancy and distrust ahead of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Everything Felt Like a Punishment: First-person accounts of COVID-19 from Stateville Correctional Center

by Cheyanne M. Daniels and Madison Muller | Mar 9, 2021

Inmates at Stateville Correctional Center in Joliet, Illinois express hesitancy and distrust ahead of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Capital Region housing groups cautious as HUD expands COVID-19 relief

by Jay Silver | Feb 25, 2021

Some housing officials in the Capital Region are telling homeowners who are relieved by the new federal COVID-19 eviction moratorium extension to begin preparing financially for the eventual end of the federal program.

For some of Florida’s international students, remote learning comes with added burdens

by Augusta Saraiva | Feb 17, 2021

As Florida’s universities adapt to remote learning, some international students have faced additional challenges.

State health leaders tell Congress they need help to speed vaccine distribution

by Nicholas Portuondo | Feb 3, 2021

The effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has varied greatly by state. For example, West Virginia has inoculated 10.8% of its population with at least one dose while Idaho only has vaccinated 4.5% of its population at least one dose. Still, all of the state public health officials at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing Tuesday recognized the need for more supply.

VIDEO: Biden Meets with 10 Republican Senators

President Joe Biden met with a group of Republican Senators Monday to discuss COVID-19 relief options.

“Critical gaps” found in vaccine distribution, government report finds

WASHINGTON - The federal government has “critical gaps” in its COVID-19 vaccine distribution and vulnerabilities in the nation’s supply chain are “deeply troubling”, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report. However, GAO investigators said they...

Save Our Stages aid offers relief to local performing arts venues

Local performing art venues are relieved to know help is on the way after Congress incorporated a $15 billion grant program for art and entertainment venues struggling financially from the pandemic into the most recent COVID-19 relief package.

‘To heal, we must remember,’ says Biden at COVID-19 memorial

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris spoke at the country’s first national memorial service for coronavirus victims on Tuesday.

FDA Scientists Offer Insights on Most Effective Masks

Scientists with the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said they have been testing different types of masks to see which are most effective in controlling the spread of COVID-19.

Answering questions on Pfizer’s new vaccine

Melissa Hawkins, an epidemiologist and director of the Public Health Scholars Program at American University, discusses the rising cases of COVID-19 across the country, pressing concerns surrounding the virus and the implications of a vaccine announced Monday.

Migrant farmworkers need increased coronavirus protection, National Advisory Council on Migrant Health says

WASHINGTON – The federal government should require COVID-19 testing to be provided for all migrant and seasonal agricultural workers because they live and work in close proximity to each other, a top official on the National Advisory Council on Migrant Health said...

Senate Democrats Block Vote on $500 billion COVID-19 Relief Bill

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats blocked a vote on the Republicans’ $500 billion COVID-19 stimulus package Wednesday, arguing it didn’t do enough to help Americans hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Republicans could not muster the 60 votes needed to defeat a...

Navy Got Head Start on Remote Recruiting. When the Pandemic Hit, It Paid Off

As Americans scrambled to move to a remote-work world as the coronavirus pandemic hit in March, the Navy already was implementing a plan to recruit and train during the stay-at-home mandates.

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One year later: Broadway shutdown puts actors’ dreams on hold amid pandemic

One year later: Broadway shutdown puts actors’ dreams on hold amid pandemic

One year into the pandemic, first responders reflect on what they’ve seen

One year into the pandemic, first responders reflect on what they’ve seen

Capital Region housing groups cautious as HUD expands COVID-19 relief

For some of Florida’s international students, remote learning comes with added burdens

State health leaders tell Congress they need help to speed vaccine distribution

VIDEO: Biden Meets with 10 Republican Senators

“Critical gaps” found in vaccine distribution, government report finds

Save Our Stages aid offers relief to local performing arts venues

‘To heal, we must remember,’ says Biden at COVID-19 memorial

FDA Scientists Offer Insights on Most Effective Masks

Answering questions on Pfizer’s new vaccine

Migrant farmworkers need increased coronavirus protection, National Advisory Council on Migrant Health says

Senate Democrats Block Vote on $500 billion COVID-19 Relief Bill

Navy Got Head Start on Remote Recruiting. When the Pandemic Hit, It Paid Off

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