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Many contacts of Anne Arundel students testing positive for COVID-19 won't have to quarantine 12/21/2021 08:38am • Maryland's Anne Arundel County Board of Education recently voted to get rid of the quarantine requirements for asymptomatic students who had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday night, the board held a workshop to go into detail about when the change applies. Frederick Co. schools say in-person classes, activities will continue as COVID cases rise 12/21/2021 02:47am • As COVID-19 cases spread rapidly in Maryland and the region, Frederick County Public Schools announced Monday that in-person classes, athletics and other extracurriculars in the system will go on as usual. Last week, FCPS reported 365 COVID-19 cases among students and staff — the highest weekly Maryland education officials say 'we must keep schools open' 12/20/2021 11:59pm • As COVID-19 cases surge in the state, Maryland's Department of Education released a statement Monday emphasizing the need to remain with in-person learning. "When COVID-19 transmission increases and health measures become a necessity, schools must be the last places to close," said State Superint Ferebee announces growing list of DC schools going virtual amid COVID surge 12/20/2021 08:45pm • Five more schools in the District will transition to virtual learning for the rest of 2021. Students at Beers Elementary School, Boone Elementary School, Miner Elementary School, Stuart-Hobson Middle School, and Takoma Elementary School will attend classes virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday. Maryland COVID-19 cases spike as MDH dashboard is partially restored 12/20/2021 08:20pm • For the first time in over two weeks, Maryland's health department reported the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state. The numbers do not look good. Monday afternoon, the MDH reported that "top-line" COVID-19 data was restored and it showed that an additional 28,541 cases have been c Montgomery Co. schools 'working around the clock' to maintain in-person instruction 12/20/2021 03:44pm • There's no interest in migrating to virtual instruction unless absolutely necessary for public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to the system's interim superintendent. "I called this press conference today to reiterate my intention to do everything in my power to keep our school People are already hitting the roads and airports for the holidays 12/20/2021 01:59pm • Crowds at Reagan National Airport Dec. 20, 2021. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) At Reagan National Airport, Monday morning saw long security lines and thousands of passengers dropping off large bags, no doubt stuffed with Christmas presents to share with friends and family. AAA estimates around 110 million p 'Rapid increase' in demand for COVID testing 12/20/2021 01:37pm • If you need a COVID-19 test immediately, don't be surprised if you have to wait in longer lines or have a more difficult time finding a testing kit at a pharmacy. Demand is through the roof across the board for PCR testing, rapid tests and at-home kits. "We're seeing more and more folks wantin WTOP FAQ: Going home for the holidays during COVID-19 12/20/2021 12:51pm • As COVID-19 cases climb in the U.S., holiday travelers are looking for guidance on how to celebrate the season without catching or spreading the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has guidance on how to ensure your family can count on you to be home for the holidays. Here's Crow, Warren, Booker test positive for breakthrough COVID-19 12/20/2021 12:14pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. senators and a third lawmaker say they have tested positive for COVID-19 after having been vaccinated, as the nation deals with another surge in cases and the emergence of the omicron variant. U.S. Rep. Jason Crow is the latest to announce he has tested positive. In a Bowser reinstates indoor mask mandate for DC 12/20/2021 11:52am • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she is reinstating the District's indoor mask mandate and declared a state of emergency. "I will reinstate a citywide mask order," Bowser said during a briefing, and added that the city plans expanded testing during the winter surge of COVID-19. Bowser Hogan tests positive for COVID-19 12/20/2021 10:19am • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan tested positive for COVID-19 during a rapid test Monday morning. He confirmed the tests results with a PCR test on Monday night. This morning, as part of my regular testing routine, I received a positive rapid test for COVID-19. I have been vaccinated and boosted, and I 48 test positive for COVID on world's biggest cruise ship 12/20/2021 06:55am • Despite stringent measures supposed to keep ocean cruises Covid-free, operator Royal Caribbean says at least 48 people on board one of its ships that docked in Miami at the weekend have tested positive for the virus. The Symphony of the Seas, the world's biggest cruise ship, was carrying more tha Virginia eyes January launch for test-to-stay pilot program in schools 12/20/2021 03:55am • Virginia’s largest school system has asked state officials to participate in a yet-to-be-announced coronavirus testing pilot program that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed Friday. A spokeswoman for Fairfax County Public Schools said the district has requested to participat Maryland Gov. Hogan 'not considering' new COVID-19 lockdowns 12/19/2021 11:25pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he has no plans to reimpose pandemic lockdowns amid concerns over surging infection rates. In a conversation with Fox News anchor Bret Baier aired Sunday, Hogan underscored that his administration would be focusing on COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths. Al