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National Park Service aligns its mask policy with new CDC guidelines 03/04/2022 08:05pm • The National Park Service is basing its mask policy on local COVID-19 metrics, aligning itself with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NPS announced Friday that masks will no longer be required in parks located in areas that fall into the low or moderate range of th NFL suspends its COVID-19 protocols, citing national decrease in case count 03/04/2022 07:55pm • ▶ Watch Video: Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers causes stir across NFL over misleading vaccination comment The National Football League and its players association have agreed to end the league's COVID-19 protocols, according to an internal memo obtained by CBS News on Thursd George Mason University eases COVID-19 restrictions 03/04/2022 02:10pm • Virginia's George Mason University announced Friday that it is easing its COVID-19 restrictions, including making masks optional except in classrooms and labs during scheduled courses. The university system is also lifting the mask mandate for events with more than 50 attendees unless required by Metro gets additional $120 million in COVID relief funds 03/04/2022 01:14pm • Metro is getting $120 million in additional funding from the American Rescue Plan, Democratic senators from Virginia and Maryland said Thursday. The financial infusion will support operations and help “in our continued preparation to keep the region moving as many reenter the workplace and resu How to Find a Financial Advisor if You're Not Rich 03/03/2022 07:00pm • Financial advice isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, the right guidance early in your financial life can have the biggest impact on your long-term success. Many financial advisors, however, aren't interested in working with the middle class. Many firms in recent years have stopped paying commission Md. students could get excused absence for taking mental health day 03/03/2022 06:23pm • Students in Maryland could get excused absences for taking a mental health day under a bill proposed in Annapolis. The legislation is sponsored by Del. Alonzo Washington, D-Prince George's County. "Right now, the state of Maryland — many states — do not equate physical health with mental h Advice for workers who are anxious about returning to in-person office work 03/03/2022 03:40pm • Bosses are beginning to ask workers to return to offices, but the transition isn't being embraced by everyone. A D.C.-area therapist has tips for people who may be uncomfortable. "Having a plan will help ease anxieties," said Megan Fullen, a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia, Maryland a Therapist describes frustrating journey for long-haul COVID patients 03/03/2022 12:12pm • As mask mandates are lifted and society starts to look more normal again, people who have been suffering from "long-haul" COVID-19 are feeling even more scared and frustrated as their condition remains at a standstill, according to a therapist who wrote a book analyzing the issue. "People are exp DC switches to reporting COVID-19 data weekly 03/03/2022 01:04am • After nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, D.C. will change the way it reports coronavirus-related data, the city's Department of Health said Wednesday. Instead of reporting new COVID-19 figures daily, the city will publish data once a week on Wednesdays to fall in line with the latest Cent Nail Fungus: Here's What It Is and How to Treat It 03/02/2022 07:00pm • Nail fungus is an infection that starts as a yellow or white spot under your nails. It can happen on any nail but is more common on toenails. Another name for nail fungus is onychomycosis. It's never fun to think about nail fungus, but it's a lot more common than you may think. About 10% of people o Political pressure, threats leave Montgomery Co. without permanent health officer 03/02/2022 06:05pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, has been without a permanent health officer since September — and for a second time, a top candidate has declined the job over concerns about public and political pressure resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Two candidates have been offered the permanent job as he Masks optional in Arlington Co. public buildings starting Thursday 03/02/2022 05:29pm • Masks will no longer be required in Arlington County, Virginia, public buildings starting Thursday. The county government said in a statement Wednesday that the decision was made based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidelines, issued last week. “The CDC’s new to Falls Church drops mask requirement for city buildings 03/02/2022 10:39am • Masks are no longer required for Falls Church employees or for the general public using city facilities. Starting Wednesday, the Northern Virginia city said that masks are no longer required to go into city hall, the community center and the Mary Riley Styles Public Library. More Fairf Va. AG Miyares asks judge to dismiss ACLU mask mandate suit, deny injunction 03/02/2022 10:04am • Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of immunocompromised children, which argued the commonwealth's recent mask-optional law violates the students' civil rights, since it keeps schools from complying with the Americans wit City of Frederick lifts mask mandate in city buildings 03/02/2022 07:12am • The public and City of Frederick workers no longer have to wear masks in city buildings. The Maryland city made the change Tuesday, adding that it plans to double the number of people allowed at public meetings and workshops to 50. City boards and commissions will be in person, starting April