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Official: Maryland could get some virus vaccine mid-December 12/02/2020 10:54am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's lieutenant governor says the state could get a small amount of a coronavirus vaccine as soon as mid-December. Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford made the announcement Wednesday at the start of a Board of Public Works meeting. Rutherford says health care workers will ge 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 Hogan: 'Worst part of this entire crisis is still ahead of us' in Maryland 12/02/2020 03:15am • Amid an intensifying surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a series of measures to ensure the state is prepared. "The projections say that we are not near the peak yet," Hogan said, "and that the worst part of this entire crisis is still ahead of us over t Maryland 'Polar Bear Plunge' to go virtual this winter 12/01/2020 11:32pm • The 2021 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge is going virtual this year due to the spike in coronavirus cases. The annual icy dip into the Chesapeake Bay benefits the Special Olympics of Maryland, and it has drawn thousands to Sandy Point State Park each year to see people in swimsuits jump i DC Council looks at cashless businesses, displaced workers in new bills 12/01/2020 06:44pm • The D.C. Council is already planning for life after the COVID-19 pandemic. It's looking at legislation that would affect pandemic-displaced workers and businesses that have moved to fully cashless operations. One bill under scrutiny would require businesses to rehire employees that were laid o Tips to put you on a path toward better health during the pandemic 12/01/2020 03:40pm • People may be gaining weight nowadays, for lots of reasons — but a Maryland family medicine specialist has tips to help reduce your risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. "Reducing your risk in general is important, but particularly now during the pandemic, when we know diabetes can impair your i Getting home repairs done during the pandemic? Safety tips to follow 12/01/2020 02:30pm • Businesses often ask customers whether they've experienced any coronavirus symptoms before sending a contractor to their home, but you should also be asking questions. Whether it's a leaky pipe or a repair around the house, allowing contractors into your home should be done with caution. "This 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 Metro's proposed budget eliminates weekend rail, closes 19 stations 12/01/2020 02:54am • With sharply reduced ridership and lacking fresh federal relief, Metro is proposing a new operating budget with a nearly $500 million deficit. Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said Monday the proposed 2021 budget includes closing Metrorail at 9 p.m., ending weekend service, closing 19 rail st Fauci stresses do's and don'ts of virus safety as cases expected to continue rising 11/30/2020 05:54pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '03f3bc31-91e9-4a67-9d28-8049e460a85a' }).render("22661535e2346f33");}); The nation's top infectious disease docto DC Health's Nesbitt: District could receive fewer vaccine doses than needed to start 11/30/2020 01:45pm • If you're anticipating getting a coronavirus vaccine once it's shipped to the District, you might want to temper your expectations. D.C. Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt said that, as things currently stand, the District is only slated to get about a tenth of what it believes it needs for it Why that Cyber Monday sale may not be so special after all 11/30/2020 05:36am • Even though a surge in online shopping has long been underway owing to the pandemic, this is Cyber Monday — and retailers are busily advertising sales and specials with the promise that customers will save money on their holiday shopping. But is that tempting sale price really all that special? Hundreds told to quarantine as virus hits youth sports in Anne Arundel Co. 11/29/2020 01:10pm • After asking hundreds to quarantine, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, has halted youth sports altogether. Thirty-nine people connected to youth sports in Anne Arundel County tested positive for the coronavirus this fall. According to the Washington Post, more than 800 athletes and coaches in Ann