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Delaware is reviewing new federal guidance on COVID rules 03/09/2021 08:45am • DOVER, Del. — The state of Delaware says it’s reviewing new federal guidance that eases restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Delaware Division of Public Health told the Delaware State News on Monday that it will determine how to incorporate the federal guidanc Maryland health official defends vaccine eligibility timeline 03/09/2021 08:30am • BALTIMORE — Maryland’s acting health secretary is defending the state’s decision to expand eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to adults who are 65 and older. Acting Secretary Dennis R. Schrader said Monday that the change was made to address racial disparities in life expectancy. He Maryland quickens pace of COVID-19 vaccinations 03/09/2021 01:42am • Following weeks of criticism over the rollout of its COVID-19 vaccination program, Maryland's top health official said Monday that the state's vaccination program has expanded, and the pace of vaccinations has increased. "We've administered nearly 1.6 million vaccines and our seven-day average is COVID-19 Relief Package: $1,400 Stimulus Checks, $300 Unemployment Benefits 03/09/2021 12:00am • As you are probably well aware, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan, aims to help individuals and families throughout the country as well as state and local governments. It's chock full of financial lifesavers such as a stimulus check, enhanced unemployment Md. 'Vaccine Hunters' raise ID, eligibility issues at retail COVID-19 vaccine sites 03/08/2021 11:58pm • A group of Montgomery County, Maryland, teachers who volunteer to help people access COVID-19 vaccines say some residents are being singled out at pharmacies and asked to provide multiple forms of identification to prove their eligibility when that’s not the case. Known as "The Vaccine Hunters, Caution still recommended even after full vaccination against COVID-19 03/08/2021 11:27pm • New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that people who are fully vaccinated can gather in small groups without masks or social distancing. But, a D.C.-area infectious disease expert said people shouldn't let their guards down completely. "It's important to avoid cro PHOTOS: Second gentleman, DC mayor visit Hook Hall 03/08/2021 06:09pm • Second gentleman Doug Emhoff and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser visited a Northwest beer garden and events space Monday. They arrived shortly after 4 p.m. at Hook Hall on Georgia Avenue and spoke to the owner. The location holds a pickup site for family meals for industry workers. Bowser and Emhoff signed Pandemic's toll on women's job prospects, mental health 03/08/2021 04:36pm • In observance of International Women’s Day, officials with the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System noted how disproportionally the pandemic is affecting women’s mental health and their presence in the workforce. Women lost 55% of the 9.6 million net jobs lost in 2020. And in Januar Metro GM hopes COVID-19 relief could prevent cuts to service, staff 03/08/2021 03:55pm • The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package making its way through Congress could help prevent big service cuts for D.C.’s Metro system, Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld hopes. “We’re all hoping that the actions that were taken by Congress over the weekend will eliminate these issues for Md. child care workers say lack of state effort leaves them to ‘scramble’ for vaccines 03/08/2021 03:31pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. After weeks of trying and failing to get a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, child care worker Christy Braddock said she now has peace of mi Howard Co. executive rolls up sleeve for J&J vaccine: 'You should get it' 03/08/2021 01:58pm • Howard County Executive Calvin Ball received his Johnson & Johnson shot at St. John Baptist Church on March 8, 2021. (Courtesy Howard County) Howard County Executive Calvin Ball rolled up his sleeve for a shot of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Monday, aiming to boost confidence i DC to launch COVID-19 vaccine preregistration website Wednesday 03/08/2021 01:08pm • D.C. plans to launch its new coronavirus vaccine preregistration website Wednesday, but Mayor Muriel Bowser can't promise residents there won't be more frustrations. Starting March 10, the city said, eligible residents can head to vaccinate.dc.gov or call 1-855-363-0333 to preregister. And after Hatteras seashore saw record-breaking visitation in January 03/08/2021 09:08am • NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Officials with the Cape Hatteras National Seashore said its beaches on North Carolina’s Outer Banks recently saw a record-breaking surge in visitors. The Virginian-Pilot reports that the national seashore recorded nearly 87,000 visitors in January. The park said in a news Goucher poll shows there’s still vaccination hesitancy in Md. 03/08/2021 07:29am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. One year into the pandemic ― and about two months since the COVID-19 vaccine first became available to certain segments of the populatio ‘It couldn't possibly be me’ — WTOP anchor Bruce Alan’s fight with COVID-19 03/08/2021 07:08am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'dc8f20ec-1178-4775-9a5c-b1bbe7c26a42' }).render("8361536b187f9e0");}); I know several people who have had mild ca