Much of the D.C. region has been recovering from a drop in childhood vaccinations during the pandemic. But rates in the District remain below national averages.

In the United States, more than 100,000 people are affected with sickle cell disease, but it primarily affects the African American community, occuring in about 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births.

The change follows a a federal judge’s ruling earlier this week that deemed the CDC’s masking requirements on public transportation unlawful. WMATA and other local transit systems have also eliminated masking requirements.

D.C. has also reached substantial community spread as of Wednesday afternoon, and officials updated the city’s mask policy on Thursday.

In Virginia, health officials issued guidance earlier this week recommending — but not requiring — face masks.

The Trump administration’s new eviction ban will beef up protection for renters in Maryland and Virginia.

The DC Health Department reports four cases of Zika—at least one victim was a pregnant woman.

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A point of sale app used at a mobile farm market in D.C. is providing critical information about purchasing choices.

D.C. is reporting “local” influenza activity.