Morning Roundup: Virginia Has Major Plans For When A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Approved

Oct 12, 2020

Here’s how Virginia is preparing for a massive COVID-19 vaccination campaign. [Mercury]
A 2-year-old boy fell from a third-floor window in Takoma Park, Md. [Post]
Shakespeare Theater Company is applying for a waiver to stage “Blindness,” a dystopian, socially distanced sound show. [NYT]
After a handful of problems, including shootings, the Purple Lounge in Arlington has lost its liquor licenses — again. [Post]
Two young people from Germantown died in a single-vehicle rollover car accident. [NBC4]
There have been six homicides in D.C. over the past three days. [WJLA]
D.C. activists already struggle to curb gun violence, but face even more hurdles during the pandemic. [WUSA9]
Five ideas for celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. [Smithsonian]
There’s been a spike in coronavirus cases across the D.C. region. [Twitter, WJLA]
A new poll shows that most Marylanders have a favorable opinion of police, but also want to see major changes to police practices. [Post]
A new fellowship is dedicated to researching the history of slavery at the White House. [Post]
A rainy and windy Monday will be followed by sunny mid-week weather, and a cold front over the weekend. [WUSA9]
ICYMI: Washington Football Team’s Alex Smith returned to the field for the first time after 17 surgeries.
ICYMI: Hackers posted stolen data from Fairfax Schools on the dark web.
This Day in DCist: The Wharf officially opened with pomp, circumstance, and a steady drizzle.