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Sep 02, 2022

Omicron COVID-19 Boosters Are On The Way To D.C., Maryland, And Virginia Next Week

Oh, and flu shots too.

Jul 06, 2022

D.C.’s Health Director LaQuandra Nesbitt Is Stepping Down

Nesbitt joins a number of local public health officials moving away from their roles after two years of working through a pandemic.

Jul 01, 2022

D.C. Ends COVID Contact Tracing Program After More Than Two Years

The city’s health department cited the widespread use of at-home tests and declining case counts in its decision to eliminate the program.

Jun 29, 2022

More Than One Quarter Of D.C. Students Are Missing Routine Childhood Vaccines

Officials are trying to get students who missed routine immunizations during the pandemic caught up by next fall.

May 12, 2022

What We Do (And Don’t) Know About The Spread Of COVID-19 In The Region Right Now

Cases are up slightly, but hospitalizations and deaths remain low. But school outbreaks and wastewater data can also tell part of the story.

May 03, 2022

Hard Hit By COVID, Families In Prince George’s Embrace Cautious Approach To Running Schools

The majority-Black county was scarred by illness and death in the first months of the pandemic, creating fear around in-person school.

Apr 28, 2022

The Kennedy Center Is Dropping Its COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Patrons will still be required to wear masks inside all of the theaters during performances.

Apr 19, 2022

Metro Makes Masks Optional Following Federal Judge’s Ruling

Metro announced late Monday evening that it would make masks optional on all of its services, effective immediately.

Apr 12, 2022

9:30 Club, Other I.M.P. Music Venues Drop Vaccine Requirements

I.M.P.’s venues have dropped their vaccine requirements to attend shows, except for acts that specifically ask audience members to wear masks and show vaccine proof.

Mar 29, 2022

Based On Audience Survey, 35 Local Theaters Are Extending Their Vaccine And Mask Mandates

Audience members surveyed were opposed to lifting theater mask and vaccine requirements until this summer.

 
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