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Why you'd want a good night’s sleep before and after getting COVID-19 vaccine 01/14/2021 09:26pm • How well your body responds to the COVID-19 vaccine may depend on what kind of shape you’re in — mentally and physically. “We know, and there’s some research to suggest, that these vaccine responses are modifiable,” said Annelise Madison, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at T Biden COVID-19 Advisory Board: Mass release of vaccine will not compromise follow-up doses 01/14/2021 08:13pm • The goal to get as many COVID-19 shots into arms as quickly as possible is driving President-elect Joe Biden's plan to release nearly all available doses of the vaccine. His advisers don't want skeptics to worry about future supplies. "We're not really going to have issues with supply to meet Prince George's County extends indoor dining ban, other pandemic restrictions 01/14/2021 07:34pm • Prince George's County, Maryland, will extend several measures taken to limit the spread of COVID-19 as case numbers continue to trend upward in the county in the wake of the winter holiday season. Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced on Thursday the extended restrictions, Montgomery County schools chief Jack Smith announces retirement 01/14/2021 05:39pm • FILE — Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith started on the job in 2016. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack R. Smith announced his retirement Thursday afternoon. He will retire from his position effective June 1. In a video message pos Maryland activates Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine rollout 01/14/2021 05:22pm • Maryland has activated Phase 1b of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday that the state can begin vaccinating those in the group — which include those age 75 and older, those in assisted-living facilities, K-12 teachers and education staff, and child care providers � Virginians age 65 and older can now receive COVID-19 vaccine as state ramps up vaccinations 01/14/2021 04:46pm • Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Thursday that the commonwealth is following federal guidance to immediately open vaccinations up for people who were not initially included in the earlier phases of the rollout. That means people age 65 and older, and people with certain health problems that make Montgomery County wants more COVID-19 vaccine doses than it is getting 01/14/2021 04:14pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, is using up all the COVID-19 vaccine doses provided by the state each week, but has received significantly fewer doses in its most recent shipment than the amount requested, and that could complicate the county’s efforts to move toward more widespread vaccination, offi UVA women’s basketball cancels remainder of 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 01/14/2021 01:30pm • UVA women’s basketball cancels rest of season due to COVID originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonVirginia Cavaliers women's basketball will not finish out its 2020-21 season after being forced to either cancel or postpone seven of its games due to either injuries or coronavirus protocols 'We're ready': Frederick County eager for more vaccine doses, asks residents to sign up for alerts 01/14/2021 12:58pm • Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner said Thursday that her Maryland jurisdiction is "ready" to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 but lamented the limited supply. "Certainly, distributing vaccines is our top priority. It's job number one; it is our path to beating the virus," Gardner Metro committee agrees to send new budget for public comment 01/14/2021 12:56pm • A Metro committee has agreed to send the 2022 budget for public comment. It avoids major cuts, but members said that's temporary if more help doesn’t come soon. Metro’s 2021 budget, which was approved, prevents deep service cuts and saves jobs thanks to an expected federal funding boost of ar New unemployment claims jump sharply in Maryland and Virginia 01/14/2021 09:42am • A sign "Temporarily Closed" is seen in front of a store amid the coronavirus pandemic on May 14, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) Initial claims for unemployment benefits filed by U.S. workers last week rose to the highest level since August, and new filings in Mary COVID-19 infection grants immunity for 5 months, UK study suggests 01/14/2021 04:39am • People who have been infected by Covid-19 may have immunity to the virus for around five months, according to preliminary findings in a new study led by Public Health England (PHE). The SIREN research examined the impact of infection on more than 20,000 volunteer health workers from across the UK Space Stocks Soar, Poshmark Surges 140% and Biden Stimulus 01/14/2021 12:00am • The three major U.S. stock market indices posted slight losses Thursday, fading late in the day. Investors anticipated the unveiling of President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus relief package. The speech, which is expected to detail trillions of dollars in financial relief, is anticipated late Thursd Bank of America's 8 Best Stocks to Buy in Q1 01/14/2021 12:00am • Here are analysts' top stocks to buy in the first quarter.The S&P 500 closed out 2020 at all-time highs on optimism surrounding additional government stimulus measures and a potential global economic rebound in 2021. Investors are mostly looking past horrible 2020 earnings numbers and focusing o Fairfax Co. schools to open COVID-19 vaccine appointments for employees 01/13/2021 11:13pm • Employees of Virginia's largest school system can start getting vaccinated against the coronavirus as early as Saturday. Some Fairfax County Public Schools staff can begin scheduling appointments Thursday. The school system detailed a timetable of when staff can get their vaccine. "Staff are a