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Nov 07, 2023

D.C. Council Repeals COVID Vaccine Mandate For Public School Students

Councilmembers say they still encourage students to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Oct 18, 2022

Kennedy Center Drops Mask Requirement For Visitors, Staff Members

Masking policies at theaters are still a mixed bag across the region, but the Kennedy Center’s requirement officially expires Oct. 18.

Sep 13, 2022

Republican Senators Introduce Bill To Repeal D.C.’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For School Kids

D.C. has already delayed enforcement of the vaccine mandate until January, but the Republican senators say it is “racist” and “highly politicized” and should be repealed altogether.

Sep 02, 2022

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

Oh, and flu shots too.

Aug 26, 2022

D.C. Delays Enforcement Of Student COVID Vaccine Mandate Until 2023

Students will also have until October or November to show proof of routine childhood vaccinations before they’re barred from attending class.

May 26, 2022

Bowser Announces Nearly $7 Million In D.C. Grants For Small Business Recovery

Sixty-five businesses from D.C. will receive the grants with investments ranging from $50,000 to $750,000.

Apr 14, 2022

Howard University Moves Many Classes Online Amid ‘Significant’ Increase In COVID-19 Cases in D.C.

Meanwhile, DC Health said there are no imminent plans to recommend or require masking indoors.

Mar 01, 2022

D.C. To Offer Free KN95 Masks For Kids Starting March 2

Free kid-sized KN95 masks will be available in all eight wards starting this week.

Feb 28, 2022

Prince George’s County And D.C. Lift Mask Mandates This Week

Prince George’s mask requirement expires Monday, while D.C.’s mask mandate will end Tuesday.

Jan 25, 2022

Montgomery County Council Votes To Extend Indoor Mask Mandate

The county’s indoor mask mandate is extended until Feb. 21.

 
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