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Is omicron going to be a post-pandemic turning point? 01/17/2022 08:27am • After huge spikes in infections and hospitalizations, there are signs that the omicron strain of COVID-19 is starting to recede, at least in some parts of the country. The highly transmissible strain moved fast and caused a high number of breakthrough cases that infected people who were otherwise Jail sued for giving inmates ivermectin: 'They used us as an experiment' 01/17/2022 06:52am • ▶ Watch Video: The controversy surrounding ivermectin A group of men detained at Washington County Detention Center in Arkansas say that the jail's medical staff gave them the anti-parasite drug ivermectin last year, without their consent, to treat COVID-19, while telling them the pill Youngkin, Psaki respond to Northern Va. school systems' announcements on mask requirements 01/16/2022 09:20pm • Virginia's freshly inaugurated governor, Glenn Youngkin, signed executive orders removing school masking requirements across the state on Saturday afternoon. Since that moment, Arlington and Alexandria school systems have joined Fairfax County Public Schools in reminding families that masking polici COVID postpones jury trials in Maryland until at least March 01/15/2022 08:50am • The Maryland Judiciary has postponed jury trials until at least March 6 due to a surge of COVID-19 cases. A news release from the judiciary says clerks’ offices in both the District Court of Maryland and circuit courts throughout the state will remain open to the public and the Court of Appeals Smithsonian announces new schedule, closures amid staff shortage 01/14/2022 11:30pm • Smithsonian museums in the D.C. area and the National Zoo will shift to a new schedule on Tuesday until further notice. In a statement released Friday, the Smithsonian said its most popular attractions, such as the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of American History and th Montgomery Co. revises COVID-19 guidelines for schools, day cares 01/14/2022 11:08pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, officials now say public school staff and students age 5 and older who test positive for COVID-19 should isolate for five days. After day five, if the person has no symptoms — or has shown symptom improvement — and hasn't had a fever for 24 hours, they may return 'Take a pause' -- Montgomery Co. executive urges school system to offer more options for virtual learning 01/14/2022 06:22pm • County Executive Marc Elrich told members of the county's delegation to Annapolis that he is urging the Montgomery County, Maryland, school system's leaders to "take a pause." In the Friday morning meeting, Elrich addressed the concerns from state lawmakers such as Maryland House Majority Leader DC prepares for Winter Restaurant Week with new COVID vaccination entry rule 01/14/2022 06:09pm • On Monday, Winter Restaurant Week will kick off in the nation’s capital, but when diners show up, they’ll need more than a credit card to enjoy their meal -- they'll also need to show proof of vaccination. During a news conference kicking off the special week of dining, which runs from Jan. 1 Adventist HealthCare nursing team powers through COVID and strives to expand in Prince George’s Co. 01/14/2022 03:55pm • This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. Similar to how members of the military are greeted by civilians who thank them for their service, Trakina Hogan has been approached by people in public who are eager to show their appreciation when they realize 2 new Northern Virginia sites to offer free PCR testing to residents 01/14/2022 02:58pm • New community testing centers in Fairfax and Prince William counties in Virginia are opening this week, and they'll offer residents more options to get free COVID-19 tests. The Prince William testing center opened Thursday at the Pfitzner Stadium Complex in Woodbridge. The county health district Paid COVID leave: DC workers who have to isolate won't need to use personal sick time 01/14/2022 02:02pm • Paid COVID-19 leave is on the way for D.C. workers. D.C. employees who have to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 won't need to use their personal sick time, City Administrator Kevin Donahue said Friday. He said Mayor Muriel Bowser has approved the move. More D.C. News Md. state and local governments will face brutal worker crunch, expert warns 01/14/2022 01:33pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland policymakers can expect robust economic growth in the years ahead, fueled by federal aid, a return of workers to the labor force, a Wizards coach enters health and safety protocols 01/14/2022 10:49am • Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols for COVID-19 and will not be on the bench for Saturday’s home game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Assistant Coach Pat Delany will assume acting head coaching duties as the Wizards go for their Wizards’ Wes Unseld Jr. enters protocols, Pat Delany to coach vs. Portland 01/14/2022 09:54am • Wizards’ Unseld Jr. enters protocols, Delany to coach vs. Blazers originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Wizards announced Friday that head coach Wes Unseld Jr. has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will be unavailable for at least Saturday’s game against t Youngkin set to take office, says 'fresh start' coming for Va. COVID response 01/14/2022 05:07am • WTOP’s Nick Iannelli will be traveling with the Governor-elect leading up to — and during — his inauguration. Stay with WTOP and WTOP.com for extensive coverage from Richmond. You can follow Nick on Twitter @NickWTOP. After winning the election in November as a political newcomer, Virginia