Kate McPhaul, an associate research professor in the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health, said the prevalence of testing is lower now than earlier in the pandemic.
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Congress, health officials look to improve federal response to the next crisis
Before the pandemic, the CDC had 187 health facilities and now has 25,000 facilities to manage statistics and data.
Some scientists fear emerging COVID variants, but CDC sees no reason for alarm
Contrary to popular belief, and the downward trend of cases in the country at the moment, many health officials agree that the pandemic is not over.
Second COVID-19 booster shot gets mixed views from adults 50+
The FDA recently authorized a fourth COVID-19 shot to be taken four months after the first booster. Some people have debated whether getting another vaccine is necessary.
Lawmakers, families, advocates challenge handling of COVID in federal prisons
Incarcerated people, generally, are three times more likely to die of COVID-19 than people in the general population, according to Corene Kendrick, deputy director of the ACLU National Prison Project.
Montgomery county business managers conflicted as the mask mandate lift is extended
Rockville, MD – Montgomery county extended the lift of its indoor mask mandate but the decision might be temporary. The uncertainty has caused some confusion and concern, especially among people who have businesses to run. The mandate might be reinstated…
D.C. Council introduces a bill that would require all eligible students to be vaccinated
Washington – A new bill in the D.C. Council would require all students eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated by December 15. The bill was introduced on October 4 and would apply to all students in public,…
Democrats in Congress press Biden to extend COVID-related prisoner releases
Maryland lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to extend home confinement for prisoners once the COVID pandemic eases.
Despite TSA mandate, some Metro riders aren’t masked
The risk of passengers contracting COVID-19 on public transit increases when they are not wearing masks. Yet, many are choosing to ignore the mask mandate for all public transportation networks that has been extended through Jan. 18, 2022.
Biden: ‘America is on the move again’; wants $2 trillion to aid families
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Congress to pass a nearly $2 trillion plan to help American families – spending that would build on his administration’s efforts during his first…