Search

Johns Hopkins psychologist offers tips to avoid pandemic burnout 12/06/2020 10:26pm • As the coronavirus pandemic continues in the U.S., one D.C.-area psychologist is offering guidance to help deal with pandemic fatigue. The advice includes washing hands frequently, staying diligent about mask wearing and being wary of how close you get to others. “Trying to adhere to anythin College Football Corner: Final days answer initial questions for Navy, Virginia and Virginia Tech 12/06/2020 05:43pm • As the season unlike any other enters its final days, we look back to where the local schools stood entering the season. Each had questions that needed to be answered, and how successful they'd be answered would go a long way towards potential success in 2020. Maryland's question surrounded it Federal data show Maryland among slowest states for unemployment benefits 12/04/2020 08:57pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Federal data show that Maryland was among the slowest states to get unemployment benefits to claimants in October – but state officials DC's outgoing police chief talks shootings, transitioning out of office 12/04/2020 03:45pm • Ahead of his February start at the police department in Prince William County, Virginia, outgoing D.C. police Chief Peter Newsham discussed crime and policing in the District on Friday. During this month's Friday Public Safety Breakfast, which was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Newsham sha U.Md. student-led group provides funds for students in need 12/04/2020 07:35am • The University of Maryland's student government association has allocated more than $400,000 for "critical services" to "support students in need," it said. The University of Maryland Student Government Association said it was able to allocate $410,249 due to a surplus of funds from the fall seme With coronavirus vaccines inching closer to approval, DC-area doctor says there are still unanswered questions 12/03/2020 08:16pm • A pair of COVID-19 vaccines could be approved for use in the U.S. within weeks, but there are still several unknowns, including duration of immunity. Next week, it’s expected there will be a public hearing for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, during which the company will request emergency use auth Small businesses in Prince George's Co. have new option for pandemic relief 12/03/2020 12:20pm • An emergency grant program was launched in Prince George's County, Maryland, on Thursday, allowing small businesses to apply for short-term relief grants of between $1,000 and $3,000. “So many of our smallest businesses, particularly owned by residents of color, have been devastated," said Cou Md. health official admits South Korean coronavirus tests did not work properly 12/03/2020 05:57am • Maryland's emergency coronavirus spending is facing mounting scrutiny following the revelation that thousands of tests purchased from South Korea were flawed and had to be returned. Gov. Larry Hogan announced in April the purchase of 500,000 coronavirus tests from South Korea, which he welcomed a Holiday 'rush' in coronavirus testing leads to delayed results in Montgomery Co. 12/02/2020 04:01pm • If you've taken a coronavirus test in Montgomery County, Maryland, lately, be prepared to wait for your results. Amid an ongoing surge in coronavirus cases in the region, Montgomery County officials say "overstretched" labs across the region are facing delays in reporting results in part because Hogan names acting health secretary as concern about COVID hospitalizations mounts 12/02/2020 08:21am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s hospital beds are filling up, as the state reported 2,765 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday morning. Twenty-one hospitals are at Daily coronavirus deaths near 2,600 — their highest since April — and are expected to get worse 12/02/2020 03:55am • The US reported the second highest day of Covid-19 deaths Tuesday, as rising hospitalizations signal even more deaths in the coming weeks. There were 2,597 new deaths reported across the US, bringing the total death toll to 270,642 in a pandemic that has infected more than 13.7 million people, ac Columbia, a suburb, is rated safest city in the US 12/01/2020 07:55pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Columbia, the venerated planned suburb in Howard County, was rated the safest city in the U.S. in a recent study ― for the third strai Give the gift of peace-of-mind this holiday season 12/01/2020 11:18am • This content is provided by JSSA. The holidays are a great time to celebrate and catch up with family. This year may look different than past years but conversations with loved ones remains a constant. We often talk about politics, weather, past achievements, future goals, and the state of our h Virginia state health official updates lawmakers on vaccine latest 12/01/2020 06:09am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — If federal regulators approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, Virginia could begin receiving limited doses as early as mid-December. That's according to state epidemiologist Dr. Lilian Peake, who spoke with state lawmakers Monday. "There's a lot of logistical considerations As virus cases surge, Prince William Co. plans larger-scale testing events 12/01/2020 04:36am • As the number of coronavirus cases in Prince William County continues to rise, officials in the Virginia county are planning multiple larger-scale testing events in advance of the winter holidays to alleviate demand. Dr. Alison Ansher, director of the county's health district, told WTOP local off