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Md. hospitals surpass 1,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations, triggering changes 12/23/2021 11:17am • Maryland hospitals will now cut back on non-COVID-19 procedures to free up beds and workers to handle the growing number of COVID-19 hospitalizations the state is seeing. The state on Thursday surpassed a threshold of 1,500 coronavirus-related hospitalizations statewide, triggering additional hos Prince George's County corrections suspends visits 12/23/2021 07:18am • The Prince George’s County Department of Corrections in Maryland has suspended all nonlegal visits as a precautionary measure due to the rise in COVID-19 cases across the area, according to a news release. "The Department of Corrections is prioritizing the safety of its inmates, employees and c Why health officials say hospitalizations is metric to watch in midst of omicron surge 12/23/2021 04:08am • Coronavirus cases in the D.C. region this week have set pandemic records, prompting the return of a mask mandate in D.C. and high demand for testing in Maryland and Virginia. Coronavirus cases are surging so much in D.C. that the city is now the top COVID-19 hot spot in the U.S., according to Joh Restaurant leaders in Cleveland Park react to DC vaccine requirement 12/23/2021 02:48am • Starting Jan. 15, patrons of D.C. restaurants will have to show proof of vaccination before dining in, and business leaders are preparing for the changes. Nick Nguyen, manager of Cleveland Park's Spices Asian Restaurant and Sushi Bar, said he believes the reaction among the customer base will be How DC-area churches are handling holiday services amid COVID-19 surge 12/23/2021 12:50am • A day after the Washington National Cathedral announced its Christmas schedule, the spike in COVID-19 infections in D.C. has led to a shift to online services through the holiday season. It's an effort to "protect the health of everyone in our community," the Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dea COVID-19 cases growing among lawmakers on Capitol Hill 12/22/2021 10:35pm • The number of COVID-19 cases on Capitol Hill is growing. On Wednesday, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said that he tested positive for the virus. The South Carolina Democrat said he's tested positive for a breakthrough, and he's asymptomatic. Tonight, I received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Fairfax Co. changing contact tracing plan due to rising COVID-19 cases 12/22/2021 09:48pm • The surge in recent COVID-19 cases is forcing a change in Fairfax County, Virginia's, contact tracing plan. The county's health department will no longer call every person who tested positive for COVID-19 and close contacts. Instead, Fairfax County Health Director Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu said that GWU to begin spring semester virtually 12/22/2021 05:48pm • The George Washington University on Wednesday announced that it's planning to start the spring semester virtually, as the omicron variant has led to another spike in COVID-19 cases in the D.C. area. “At this time, we plan to begin the spring semester virtually to allow for a gradual and careful Bowser: Proof of vaccination to be required at DC restaurants, bars 12/22/2021 05:14pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that indoor venues like restaurants, bars and gyms will be required to verify patrons 12 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Enforcement goes into effect Jan. 15 at 6 a.m. Proof of a second dose will be required starting Feb. 15 Montgomery Co. exec to introduce vaccine requirement proposal for bars, restaurants to council 12/22/2021 04:15pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday that he would like to have a vaccine passport proposal similar to D.C.'s in front of the County Council by the time it returns from recess. Elrich said he has heard the concerns that introducing a vaccine requirement for bars and r Metrobus riders could see delays, routes canceled because of driver shortage 12/22/2021 03:55pm • A bus driver shortage is affecting dozens of Metrobus lines in the D.C. area again on Wednesday. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said 65 bus lines could see delays or even have their routes canceled because of ongoing staff shortages. Metro said the disruptions are related t Virginia health officials warn about winter COVID cases, encourage vaccination 12/22/2021 03:27pm • Omicron is on the rise in Virginia, and health officials are more focused than ever on encouraging residents to get vaccinated. Over the last two weeks, the omicron variant has accounted for 76% of all COVID-19 cases across the commonwealth, putting Virginia over the national average of around 73 COVID vaccines to be required for fans at Wizards, Caps games, per D.C. mandate 12/22/2021 03:06pm • COVID vaccines to be required for fans at Wizards, Caps games originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonD.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday morning plans to install a citywide COVID-19 mandate for indoor facilities, which will affect those who attend Wizards and Capitals games at Capital WATCH: White House COVID-19 response team provides situational update 12/22/2021 02:54pm • The White House COVID-19 response team provided an update on the country’s pandemic response. Watch the briefing below. Youngkin picks next Virginia secretaries of commerce, finance 12/22/2021 11:44am • Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has picked the commonwealth’s next secretaries of commerce and finance: Caren Merrick and Stephen Emery Cummings, respectively. “Virginia’s jobs machine has stalled out, and Caren is going to play a pivotal role on the team that will jumpstart our economy