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Uber Drops Masks Requirements
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The move comes just a day after the Biden administration’s mask mandate for air and public transportation was struck down.
Read MorePfizer to Seek FDA Approval for 2nd Booster
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Persons 65 and older may need to get a 2nd COVID booster shot
Read MoreCOVID-19 and The Impact on The World of Sports
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The effects of the coronavirus on the world of sports
Read MoreOmicron COVID Cases Found in Maryland
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced this afternoon
Read MoreYoutube Banning All Anti-Vaccine Content
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Youtube bans all content that’s contributing to the anti-vaccine narrative.
Read MoreBusiness, Labor and Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic
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How can labor and business best work together to survive and thrive during the pandemic?
Read MoreCOVID-19 Relief For DC Renters And Landlords
Financial assistance is available, but ends at the end of the month. Deadline for applying is Friday, December 11th.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Restrictions Tighten In Maryland
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A coronavirus surge has resulted in stricter restrictions in our region, specifically in Maryland.
Read MorePfizer Seeks Emergency Approval For Covid-19 Vaccine
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Phizer has asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency approval of its new vaccine.
Read MoreMaryland Gov. Ramps Up COVID Restrictions
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The new restrictions go into effect at 5pm on Friday, November 20th.
Read MoreJeremih Now Responsive In COVID Battle, Still Fighting
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Let’s continue to keep Jeremih in our prayers as he continues to fight for his life.
Read MoreUS Death Toll From Coronavirus Hits 200,000
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The count is kept by Johns Hopkins University, based on figures from state health authorities.
Read MoreAfrican-Americans And The COVID-19 Vaccine
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Join WHUR News for a special two-part series of the Daily Drum as we present “Making It Plain… African-Americans and the COVID-19 Vaccine” Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17 at 7 PM.
Read MoreApple, Google Build Virus-Tracing Tech Directly Into Phones
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The tech giants on Tuesday launched the second phase of their “exposure notification” system, designed to automatically alert people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Read MoreColleges Grapple With Coronavirus As Students Return
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The U.S. leads the world in the number of coronavirus cases, with 5.4 million cases reported as of Tuesday, and more than 170,000 confirmed dead, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Read MoreUS Goes Online For Pandemic Supplies, Many At Walmart.com
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With unemployment in the U.S. hitting frighteningly high levels, Walmart’s ability to deliver low-priced food, clothing and electronics strengthened its structural advantages further.
Read MoreHoward University Hospital CEO Anita Jenkins
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Howard University Hospital CEO discusses the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and re-imagining the hospital.
Read MoreSenior Citizen Isolation During The Pandemic
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Keeping seniors emotionally and physically safe during the pandemic.
Read MoreStaying Healthy During The Pandemic
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Addressing immunizations and other non-COVID-19 healthcare issues.
Read MoreBig Ten, Pac-12 Could Cancel Football Season Tuesday
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Several college football conferences could cancel this year.
Read MoreMD Health Officer Reverses Private School Decision
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Travis Gayles, Montgomery County’s Health officer now says private schools can decide on their own how students will return to school. It is a reversal of his previous position.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Clinical Trials
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Clinical trials have begun in a search for a vaccine for the coronavirus. And why aren’t persons of color more represented in clinical trials?
Read MoreGov. Reinstates COVID-19 Restrictions For Virginia Beach Region
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The Virginia Beach region has been a coronavirus hot spot since the beginning of July.
Read MoreFinding Work/Life Balance When Working From Home
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Sometimes you have to unplug from the job for your mental health.
Read MoreDC to Require Travelers from Hotspots to Quarantine
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Maryland and Virginia are not included in the hotspot quarantine order.
Read MoreNew Covid-19 Restrictions For Anne Arundel County & Baltimore
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A surge of coronavirus cases has caused officials in Baltimore and Anne Arundel County to reinstate restrictions.
Read MoreStopping the Educational Summer Slide for Kids
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We examine what has happened and what parents and children can do to slow the summer educational slide and get back on track.
Read MoreUpdate On Md. School Reopening Coming From Gov. Hogan
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Specifics are expected in a news conference today at 5pm.
Read MoreDC Teachers’ Union And Maryland Education Assoc. Talk School Reopening
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Last week Chancellor, Dr. Lewis Ferebee and the mayor outlined a hybrid option but plan to wait until the end of the month.
Read MoreBack to the Office During the Pandemic. Is it an Option?
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What do you do when the boss asks you to come back to the workplace during the pandemic and you’re not comfortable with that?
Read MoreTwo No. Va. Schools Reverse Course On Hybrid Opening
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The decisions come after initially considering a hybrid of in-school and distance learning.
Read MoreDC Delays Final Decision on ’20-’21 School Year
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Chancellor Ferebee released several hybrid proposals for school opening for all school age groups.
Read MoreExtended Tax Deadline Ends Next Week
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No more delays: What to know about the July 15 tax deadline
Read MoreSocial Gatherings During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Navigating the risks of social gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreFauci: US Could Reach 100,000 New Cases a Day
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Fauci said areas seeing recent outbreaks are putting the entire nation at risk, including areas that have made progress in reducing COVID-19 cases.
Read MoreEU Reopens Its Borders To 14 Nations But Not To US Tourists
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The list is to be updated every 14 days, with new countries being added or dropped off depending on whether they are keeping the pandemic under control.
Read MoreHow Risky Is Flying During The Coronavirus Pandemic?
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Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too.
Read MorePreparing for COVID-19 Surge
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Is the University of Maryland Medical Systems prepared in the event of a COVID-19 surge?
Read MoreSurge Forcing Some Governors to Reverse COVID-19 Policies
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US virus cases near an all-time high as governors backtrack.
Read MoreTri-State Area to Enforce Quarantine for Some Out-of State Visitors
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Travelers to NY, New Jersey, Connecticut are told to isolate.
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