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Hogan appeals for more COVID-19 vaccine doses to keep up with increased demand 02/11/2021 04:29pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan expressed his frustrations at the incoming supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses as many Marylanders have shared their frustrations with trying to secure a shot since becoming eligible. Around 2 million residents are currently eligible for a vaccine under Maryland's phased ro Orioles announce 2021 schedule, face Red Sox on Opening Day 02/11/2021 03:03pm • Orioles announce 2021 schedule, face Red Sox on Opening Day originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWith pitchers and catchers on the cusp of reporting, teams across baseball are finally announcing their full 162-game schedules.The Orioles joined in the fun Thursday, releasing their slate of gam COVID-19 variants found in DC; more vaccine doses on the way 02/11/2021 02:51pm • The two COVID-19 variants that were first detected in the U.K. and South Africa, and have since been detected in Virginia, Maryland and throughout the U.S., have been recently identified in D.C. "I do want to notify you all that last evening, we did receive notification from the CDC that two of t Nationals announce 2021 schedule, Opening Day set for April 1 vs. Mets 02/11/2021 02:03pm • Nats announce 2021 schedule, Opening Day April 1 vs. Mets originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonSpring training is less than one week away and baseball season is officially upon us.The Washington Nationals announced their full 162-game 2021 schedule on Thursday, which begins on April 1.The Nat Fauci: ‘Open season’ for COVID-19 vaccine could begin in April 02/11/2021 12:06pm • The nation’s top infectious-disease doctor said on Thursday that the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. “is going to be picked up” in the next couple of months, and that around April, “open season” for vaccinations could begin, with anyone — not just those in high-risk groups — State announces 24 virus-related deaths after records review 02/11/2021 08:39am • DOVER, Del. — Health officials in Delaware have announced 24 new coronavirus-related deaths. The Delaware State news reported Wednesday that the 13 of those deaths occurred as far back as December and were reported following a review of death certificate records. The 24 newly reported deaths Christopher Newport University in midst of large outbreak 02/11/2021 08:26am • NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Officials at Christopher Newport University say the school is in the middle of its largest wave of COVID-19 cases this school year, and one official says the outbreak is the result of students ignoring protocols. The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reports that as of Wednesd Principals ready for in-person learning in Frederick Co. 02/11/2021 07:38am • Principals from six Frederick County schools, including Monocacy Middle and Oakdale High, updated the Board of Education Wednesday ahead of the in-person learning plan that puts students back in classrooms two days a week, starting Tuesday, Feb. 16 in the Maryland county. “At the elementary le Prince George's County teachers' union wants safety agreement before return to classrooms 02/10/2021 11:09pm • The teachers' union in Prince George's County, Maryland, said key safety measures must be met before teachers and students return to their classrooms. In an open letter to its members dated Feb. 8, the Prince George's County Educators' Association said the school system has not yet addressed its Montgomery Co. parents supporting in-person learning say return date should be 'more aggressive' 02/10/2021 08:57pm • While Montgomery County, Maryland, public schools appear to be on track to begin reopening buildings for in-person classes in March, some parents believe it doesn't go far enough. The county school board voted this week to start bringing kids back on March 1. Vocational and special needs stude Winter weather strikes again in DC region, will continue into Thursday 02/10/2021 08:26pm • After a brief respite from winter weather, snow returned to the D.C. region Wednesday, with several inches of accumulation likely to make roads slick for Thursday and Friday commuters. The National Weather Service posted a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the area, effective 7 p.m. Wednesd Prince William lagging other area localities in COVID-19 vaccine administration 02/10/2021 08:16pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Prince William County is lagging behind nearly all other Northern Virginia localities in vaccinating residents against COVID-19, and Maryland's acting health secretary responds to county leaders' request for vaccine transparency 02/10/2021 06:00pm • Maryland Acting Health Secretary Dennis Schrader sent a response to county and municipal leaders who asked Gov. Larry Hogan for more transparency in the state's vaccination allocation process. In a letter to officials at the Maryland Association of Counties, Schrader said, "We urge every county l Bowser, Hogan, Northam ask for dedicated COVID-19 vaccines, support for federal, Metro workers 02/10/2021 05:48pm • The leaders of D.C., Maryland and Virginia are asking the federal government to set aside COVID-19 vaccines, supplies and sites for federal workers and contractors, as well as Metro workers. The letter from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is ask 'Chaos and confusion' in vaccine rollout prompts question: What is fair? 02/10/2021 04:22pm • COVID-19 vaccinations are steadily on the rise across the D.C region — but so is frustration about booking an appointment. A little over 1.5 million people across D.C., Maryland and Virginia have received shots in the arm since COVID-19 vaccine doses supplied by the federal government first sho