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Alexandria seniors receive second dose of COVID vaccine 02/20/2021 04:00pm • Residents at an apartment complex for seniors in Alexandria, Virginia, received their second vaccine shots Saturday in an effort to create more accessibility for those vulnerable to COVID-19. The clinic at Ladrey Senior Highrise Apartments, organized by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Au COVID-19 message coming in loud and clear from truck traveling through Hyattsville 02/20/2021 12:15pm • (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: 'e91e9494-9be4-4588-a3ef-eda5e805e7df' }).render("89661536ba57a9ca");}); For the next week a giant, flatbed truck U.Md. cancels in-person instruction for at least 1 week, orders on-campus students to sequester in place 02/20/2021 12:02pm • University of Maryland, College Park has canceled in-person classes for at least one week and has ordered students living on campus to sequester in place after a surge in coronavirus cases. "Effective today, the University of Maryland is implementing urgent interventions to mitigate the spread of Rep. Harris urges single-dose vaccine strategy, but Md. sticking to federal two-shot regimen 02/20/2021 07:22am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. After a pair of reports suggested that one dose of COVID-19 vaccine is nearly as effective as two, Rep. Andrew P. Harris (R-Md.) on Friday Side effects from COVID-19 vaccine might show up after 2nd dose 02/19/2021 09:34pm • As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, some are puzzled that they are developing symptoms after the second shot that they did not notice after the first. "It's very variable. It's hard for me to say who is going to get those side effects and if they're going to be more profound after tha Experts: Genetic analysis of COVID-19 samples could help in virus fight 02/19/2021 06:38pm • While there is a lot of COVID-19 testing going on in the U.S., some Johns Hopkins experts say more detailed testing will give them priceless information in the battle against the coronavirus. Right now, when a person tests positive for COVID-19, the only information gained is that they have the v Montgomery County tracking spike in vaccine appointment scams 02/19/2021 06:21pm • As many Maryland seniors struggle to sign up online for vaccination appointments, Montgomery County, Maryland, says it is seeing a surge in scams. "These crooks are clever, and especially at a time when we are feeling vulnerable," said Eric Friedman, the director of Montgomery County's Office of Winter weather snarls delivery of COVID-19 vaccine doses headed to DC area 02/19/2021 05:45pm • Winter weather across the U.S. has delayed shipments of thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses headed to the D.C. area — and officials say they've already been forced to cancel some vaccine appointments. The Virginia Department of Health said it expects the delivery of more than 106,000 vaccine do Virginia bills that help first responders hit by COVID-19 advance 02/19/2021 05:32pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers have passed bills that allow certain first responders to file workers’ compensation benefits for being disabled from COVID-19, but still need to reach agreement on some differences. The measures would make COVID-19 an occupational disease for firefighte Md. processes nearly 98% of stimulus payments to low-income taxpayers 02/19/2021 05:28pm • After a law passed earlier this week that would give low-income families and individuals some much needed help, Maryland has processed most of the stimulus payments. Gov. Larry Hogan signed the bipartisan RELIEF Act into law Monday, which would give low-income taxpayers who filed for the Earned I Maryland Senate OKs tax credit for immigrants 02/19/2021 05:23pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate has voted to extend a state tax credit for low-income workers to include immigrants, including those in the country illegally, as part of pandemic relief. The Senate voted 32-15 Friday for the measure. It now goes to the House. It's a follow-up to a Maryland marks 'milestone' millionth COVID-19 shot 02/19/2021 04:50pm • A member of the National Guard injects a woman with the coronavirus vaccine in the parking lot of Six Flags on February 6, 2021 in Bowie, Maryland. Maryland officially entered Phase 1C of COVID-19 vaccine distribution including people over age 65, U.S. Postal Service employees, and workers in manuf Can your boss require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Short answer: Yes 02/19/2021 03:45pm • As more people in the D.C. region get vaccinated against COVID-19, many businesses are faced with a tricky question: Can they require their employees to get shots? On the one hand, widespread vaccination is seen by public health experts as the fastest way to return life to some semblance of norma How DC schools plan to help students catch up on lost pandemic learning 02/19/2021 03:00pm • School officials are concerned that many students are falling behind in their academic learning levels with the disruption of schooling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In D.C., they’re working on a plan to get kids back on track. The proposed budgets for D.C.'s schools for the upcoming year include Data Doctors: Tech tips for online COVID-19 vaccine appointments 02/19/2021 09:33am • Q: Can you provide any tips for online vaccine appointment websites? They are so frustrating to use! The classic supply vs. demand problem, combined with poorly developed vaccine appointment websites, is generating lots of frustration for those attempting to get scheduled for a vaccine. Being