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Douglas Jemal, D.C. real estate developer, receives full presidential pardon

Among the more than 140 pardons and commutations issued by outgoing President Trump late Tuesday was one for a former D.C. real estate developer and landlord who had been convicted of wire fraud.

January 20, 2021

About 18% of eligible residents vaccinated in Maryland, Virginia, D.C.

About 18% of the nearly 3.6 million people eligible for coronavirus vaccinations in Maryland, Virginia and the District have received at least one coronavirus vaccine dose, data from regional health departments show.

January 19, 2021

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events hosted virtually, scaled down this year

Thousands across the nation on Monday commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. virtually or at small in-person events amid the coronavirus pandemic and heightened security measures after the deadly U.S. Capitol riot.

January 18, 2021

U.K. coronavirus variant could be dominant strain circulating in the U.S. by March

The highly contagious coronavirus variant from the U.K. could become the dominant strain circulating the United States by March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week.

January 16, 2021

Prince George’s County, Md., moving to next phase of COVID-19 vaccination Monday

Prince George's County in Maryland on Monday will move to its next phase of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, making the shots available for more people.

January 16, 2021

Norway warns of possible COVID-19 vaccine risks for frail, elderly following deaths

Norwegian health officials are warning about the possible risks of COVID-19 vaccines for frail, elderly people following reports of deaths linked to the shots.

January 16, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine appointments open for D.C. residents 65 and older, health care workers

The District as of Saturday has 4,309 coronavirus vaccination slots available for residents in certain wards who are 65 years of age and older or who work in a health care setting.

January 16, 2021

Some businesses get unexpected boost during pandemic

Some businesses -- from bike shops to furniture stores to fitness companies -- have gotten an unexpected boost amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered or slowed many enterprises across the country.

January 14, 2021

Wildfire smoke makes up 50% of air pollution particles in West

Wildfire smoke made up 50% of small particle air pollution in the western regions of the U.S. and up to 25% across the nation, according to a new study.

January 13, 2021

CDC to require negative COVID-19 test for all incoming air travelers

All air passengers traveling to the U.S. are now required to test negative for COVID-19 prior to arrival, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday.

January 12, 2021

Disneyland Resort to serve as 1st ‘super point-of-dispensing’ site for vaccines

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, will serve as the first "super Point-of-Dispensing" site for administering COVID-19 vaccines in Orange County, officials said this week.

January 12, 2021

Larry Hogan proposes $267 million in relief payments to Marylanders

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday proposed providing $267 million in relief payments to residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

January 11, 2021

Israel reports first case of South African coronavirus strain

Israel reported Saturday it has discovered its first case of the highly contagious South African coronavirus strain.

January 9, 2021

50% of new COVID-19 infections transmitted from patients with no symptoms: Study

At least 50% of new coronavirus infections are spread from people without symptoms, according to a study published this week.

January 9, 2021

Australia to buy millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses from Maryland company

Australia this week secured a deal to buy 51 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine from a Maryland biotech company.

January 8, 2021

COVID-19 up 56% where college classrooms reopen

Counties reported a 56% uptick in COVID-19 cases where large colleges or universities held in-person classes, a study has found.

January 7, 2021

U.S. Treasury sending coronavirus relief payments as prepaid debit cards this week

The U.S. Treasury this week said it began sending millions of coronavirus relief payments in the form of prepaid debit cards.

January 7, 2021

Nearly 86% of COVID-19 patients experienced the loss of smell, taste: Study

One of the most common symptoms among COVID-19 symptoms was the loss of smell and taste, and it took patients on average three weeks to recover these senses, according to a recent study published this week.

January 7, 2021

South Dakota, New Hampshire, West Virginia lead in getting COVID-19 shots into arms

South Dakota, New Hampshire and West Virginia are leading the nation in vaccinating their residents, achieving vaccination rates above 50%, as some states struggle to quickly administer the coronavirus shots.

January 6, 2021

New Year’s resolution tips to create SMART goals, successful results

After a year filled with the pandemic, social unrest, divisive politics and the pandemic (did we mention that one?), how do you make New Year's resolutions that will ease anxiety over keeping them?

December 30, 2020