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VDH: Data shows that vaccinated people rarely die from COVID 07/11/2021 09:05pm • RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health says only 17 people who were fully vaccinated against the coronavirus have died of the disease in the state since January. The Virginian-Pilot reported Sunday that the new data indicates that unvaccinated Virginians make up more than 99% of this For top #MeToo legal duo, a pandemic year brings no pause 07/11/2021 02:45pm • She’d just upended her life by going public with sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. And Charlotte Bennett, a former aide to the governor, realized that Saturday night in February that she had no plan for what came next. She was 25 years old, and had never been in the Mobile vaccination unit in Maryland continues the effort to get shots in arms 07/10/2021 03:35pm • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been operating Mobile Vaccination Units (MVUs) in the state of Maryland since April. Their goal is to go where the shots are needed. Their efforts have been supported by more than 50 Peace Corps volunteers who have partnered with FEMA. Johnath Animal shelters receiving some pets adopted during pandemic 07/10/2021 12:59pm • DANVILLE, Va. — The easing of the coronavirus pandemic has prompted some people who had adopted companion animals to drop them off at animal shelters. The Danville Register & Bee reported Friday that some people say they no longer have time to care for the animals as they return to work. Mask or no mask in public in the DC area? Don’t let it get awkward 07/10/2021 10:08am • Awkward and uncomfortable situations in public can occur when those who still wear a mask and those who don’t interact. So, who is right and who is wrong? Maybe the answer isn't so black and white. "Our behaviors are driven by our thoughts, our feelings, our emotions, and our fears," said Dr DC still weighing additional incentives to get residents vaccinated as demand plateaus 07/09/2021 07:16pm • The District is seeing some success with their vaccination incentive programs, but are still looking for ways to get people out to vaccine sites around the city to be vaccinated. Patrick Ashley, with DC Health, told the D.C. Council Friday that, based on conversations with people turning out to g DC-area schools respond to updated CDC mask guidance 07/09/2021 07:13pm • After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside schools, D.C.-area school districts are evaluating what their mask policy will be for the remainder of summer school programs and into September. Children ag Six Flags mass vaccination site to close in Bowie, but vaccine remains widely available in Md. 07/09/2021 03:33pm • With the announcement that 70% of adults in Prince George's County, Maryland, are at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, the state mass vaccination site at Six Flags America, in Bowie, is closing July 10. Earlier this year, more than a dozen mass vaccination locations helped people in Ma Montgomery Co. looking into allowing alcohol in parks again 07/09/2021 01:11pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, may allow you to a raise a glass of your favorite alcoholic beverage in its parks once again. The county had stopped allowing alcohol in its parks on July 1. But Montgomery County Council member Tom Hucker's office told WTOP that the county is currently seeking an Prince George's hits 70% vaccination rate for adults 07/09/2021 09:40am • Prince George's County, Maryland, has reached a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19: 70% of those age 18 and over are vaccinated against coronavirus. "Hitting this milestone, which was officially achieved on July 4, is a big step toward declaring the County’s freedom from the CO Infectious disease expert disagrees with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster push 07/09/2021 08:57am • Drug manufacturer Pfizer is planning to apply for emergency authorization for a third COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. However, an infectious disease expert is joining the chorus of health experts and agencies who are saying that a booster is not needed to help fight the delta variant of the coronav Wisconsin, New Hampshire Small Businesses Need Workers as States Reopen 07/09/2021 12:00am • Nearly 50% of small businesses in Wisconsin and New Hampshire say they will need to hire new workers in the next six months as restrictions lift and states reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The statistics come from the bureau's Smal DC updates mask policy in government buildings; 2nd gentleman visits vaccine clinic 07/08/2021 09:58pm • D.C. updated its mask policy inside its government buildings, which will take effect next week. Starting Monday, District employees and contractors who are fully vaccinated will only need to wear a mask in certain settings: When interacting in-person with the public, including customers, con Federal prisoners released under COVID-19 provisions face an uncertain future 07/08/2021 03:32pm • About 4,000 federal inmates were released to home confinement last year in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic recedes, they’re living in limbo as they wait to hear whether they’ll have to go back to prison. The CARES Act, passed by Congress last year, carried a provision to Virginia correctional facilities reopening to visitors soon 07/08/2021 02:39pm • Correctional facilities in Virginia will be reopening to visitors gradually over the next few months. The Virginia Department of Corrections said in a statement Thursday that official visitors – lawyers, court officials, embassy and consulate officials – will be able to head into correctional