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Oct 03, 2023

Why Are People Struggling To Get A COVID Vaccine? Here’s What To Know In The D.C. Region

For some locals, insurance codes, supply issues, and canceled appointments are features of a new privatized vaccine system.

Dec 13, 2022

Less Than A Third Of D.C. Nursing Home Residents And Staff Are Up To Date On Their COVID-19 Vaccines

The new Kaiser Family Foundation analysis reveals a troubling statistic before the holidays for the nursing home community, which has been disproportionately impacted by severe COVID-19 illness and death.

Oct 17, 2022

Latest COVID-19 Boosters Are Available For Kids 5 And Up At Local Clinics

Residents have their pick of their doctor’s office, pharmacy, or government-run health centers to get the latest COVID-19 booster.

Apr 07, 2022

With Mayor Bowser And Others Testing Positive, How Prevalent Is COVID-19 In D.C. These Days?

DC Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt says D.C. has seen a “small uptick” in cases in the last two weeks.

Mar 25, 2022

What We Know About The BA.2 Omicron Subvariant In D.C.

Has BA.2 dominated D.C. yet? We tackle that question and more.

Mar 03, 2022

D.C. Will Start Reporting COVID-19 Data Weekly Instead Of Every Weekday

The move is in line with recent D.C. government actions that aim to return residents to more ordinary routines. Some residents are comfortable with changes, while others are apprehensive.

Feb 09, 2022

Dating During COVID Taught These Locals Some Unexpected Lessons In Love

For some residents, living in a pandemic showed them life is too short for senseless swiping.

Jan 21, 2022

D.C. Area Sees Rise In COVID-19 Deaths, Mostly Among The Unvaccinated

After seeing unprecedented cases and hospitalizations, the region is seeing the death rate due to COIVID-19 climb. The good news is cases appear to have peaked.

Jan 20, 2022

Virginia Gov. Youngkin Discourages Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Amid Supply Challenges

In his COVID-19 action plan, he asks Virginians to “use discretion on testing.”

Jan 13, 2022

As Pandemic Strains School Workers, Substitute Teachers In D.C. Demand Higher Pay

Substitute teachers have been pushing for a pay raise for several years but the issue has grown more urgent during the pandemic.

 
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