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Convincing someone to get the COVID-19 vaccine may require adjusting your focus 12/17/2020 08:53pm • Getting as many people as possible inoculated against COVID-19 is the only way out of the pandemic — so, how should folks be approached if they reject the vaccine? An expert advises not trying to convince them. "One of the things that I have learned is that just trying to convince people, I Kaiser Permanente plans $100M medical center in Waldorf 12/16/2020 09:42am • The 100,000-square-foot medical centerin Waldorf, Maryland, seen in this conceptual rendering will include primary and specialty care, as well as 24/7 advanced urgent care. (Courtesy Kaiser Permanente) Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest health services providers in the D.C. region, will break Md. doctor says Moderna vaccine will be second weapon against coronavirus 12/16/2020 03:58am • The second vaccine against COVID-19, created by Moderna, is expected to secure emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration by week's end, and it offers more hope in the world's battle against coronavirus. Scientists on the pandemic frontlines regard this week's deployment of Lasagna Love delivers home-cooked meals to DC-region families in need 12/16/2020 03:55am • In California, Rhiannon Menn spent the first nights of the coronavirus pandemic hitting refresh on grocery store websites as the demand for food delivery boomed. By chance, Menn was able to secure a coveted Costco delivery, adding whatever items were in stock to her cart. Then, she posted in loca Hogan calls in Md. National Guard to assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution 12/15/2020 09:58pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said during his weekly coronavirus news conference that the National Guard will be reactivated to provide logistical support and any other necessary help as the state's vaccine distribution plan gets underway. The National Guard will install special field teams to help p Prince George's Co. prepares for vaccine rollout as COVID-19 continues to spread 12/15/2020 08:48pm • The coronavirus is "raging" in Prince George's County, Maryland, and widespread vaccination is critical to control the outbreak, according to Dr. Ernest Carter, the county's health officer. Carter told council members that Prince George's County will get a portion of the 155,000 Pfizer-BioNTech v Montgomery Co. schools hold off in-person learning until at least February 12/15/2020 03:32pm • Public school students in Montgomery County, Maryland, could return to classrooms on Feb. 1 if health metrics meet key benchmarks. The Montgomery County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to delay the start of in-person learning until the start of the second semester. The school board had Top Md. school officials wants teachers to be '1st priority' for vaccine 12/15/2020 01:25pm • Maryland's top education official wants teachers to have first priority when it comes time to start providing coronavirus vaccine doses to essential workers. "The safety and education of our children demand immediate attention," Maryland Schools Superintendent Karen Salmon wrote to state health o Sen. Tim Kaine proposes measure to prevent suicide, burnout among health care workers 12/14/2020 10:23pm • Even before the pandemic, the rate of suicide among nurses and doctors was twice that of the general public. Now, due to the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, 50% report feeling burned out. As a result, one Virginia lawmaker is proposing a way to provide long-term help. "It's not easy to pro 9-year-old girl shot in Southeast DC, police say 12/14/2020 07:18pm • A 9-year-old girl walking in Southeast D.C. was shot and wounded Monday evening, police said. According to Chief Peter Newsham, the girl was walking with a relative when she was struck by a stray bullet around 5 p.m. Monday in the 1900 block of 18th Street Southeast, near the intersection with T DC doctor who rolled up sleeve for one of first shots: Coronavirus vaccine 'a no-brainer' 12/14/2020 06:30pm • Five professionals at George Washington University in D.C. were among the first to roll up their sleeves Monday to get a shot during a livestream billed as "The National Ceremonial COVID-19 Vaccination Kickoff Event." A host of front line health care workers received the first COVID-19 vaccines Keyontae Johnson following commands, was in reported medically-induced coma 12/14/2020 05:37pm • Keyontae Johnson following commands, was in reported coma originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFlorida men's basketball player Keyontae Johnson remains in critical but stable condition after collapsing during a game over the weekend, the Florida Gators said in a statement. At one point, Johns 'You have a 50/50 chance — fight': Rockville COVID survivor's story 12/12/2020 07:23pm • Vanessa Strunk is a self-described "boring old lady" who goes to work, shops online and heads home at the end of the day. A small business owner who runs the Rockville, Maryland-based Green Diva Designs firm, the 58-year-old said she had been taking precautions since the coronavirus pandemic hit 'I am concerned': Prince William Co. health leader advises caution as positivity rate spikes 12/12/2020 06:57pm • A doctor tasked with overseeing the Prince William County Health District in Virginia is urging the public to take the necessary precautions as the county's coronavirus test percent-positivity rate exceeded 16% this week. Dr. Alison Ansher, who oversees Prince William County, Manassas and Manassa Data Doctors: What to know about Amazon Sidewalk 12/11/2020 03:00pm • A logo at the entrance of Amazon, in Douai, northern France on April 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File) Q: I’m trying to figure out how to make sure Amazon Sidewalk isn’t on in my Ring doorbell. Can you help? In September 2019, Amazon announced its initiative to securely extend th