ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced several new initiatives Wednesday to encourage more people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, such as opening vaccination clinics at senior centers, reserving appointments for college students and allowing walk-ins at mass vaccination sites. The initiatives are part of a new program, “No Arm Left Behind,” aiming to
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FDA inspection found problems at factory making J&J vaccine
The Baltimore factory contracted to make Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was dirty, didn’t follow proper manufacturing procedures and had poorly trained staff, resulting in contamination of material that was going to be put in the shots, U.S. regulators said Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration released a statement and …
Virginia to Again Require Job Search for Unemployment Aid
Virginia residents receiving unemployment benefits once again will be required to look for jobs starting in early June, state officials said. The announcement was made Tuesday by the Virginia Employment Commission, The Associated Press reported. The work search requirement, which had been put on pause during the coronavirus pandemic, will be reinstated for the week
Maryland Reports 925 New COVID Cases, 19 New Deaths
Maryland reported 925 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, the second straight day the state had fewer than 1,000 daily cases after exceeding that mark for 13 days. But the state death toll surpassed 8,400 with 19 reported deaths Tuesday. Hospitalizations rose again, as well, with 23 more people now under care, bringing the current total to
D.C. marijuana advocates give away joints outside coronavirus vaccination sites
A marijuana advocacy group is giving away free joints outside coronavirus vaccination sites in the District on Tuesday. D.C. Marijuana Justice said volunteers for the “Joints for Jabs” event have rolled more than 4,200 joints that will be distributed to people who show proof of vaccination. “[T]his community effort aims …
D.C. parking enforcement to resume in June
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that several government functions that had been suspended during the coronavirus pandemic, including parking enforcement, will resume within the next few months. Beginning June 1, the city will start enforcing all parking laws and vehicle registration requirements, as well as issuing tickets for driving …
D.C. Shoots Down Church’s Request for Vaccinated-Only Section
A D.C. church’s attempt to cordon off a vaccinated-only section during its service to get around social distancing requirements was nixed by city health officials. Capitol Hill Baptist Church requested setting up the section for people who have been fully vaccinated if they could prove their vaccination status, BarredinDC.com first reported. However, D.C. officials denied
New Program to Help D.C. Residents with Rent Utilities
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office has launched a new $350 million program aimed at helping residents pay their rent and utility bills on time amid the coronavirus pandemic. The STAY DC program not only provides financial assistance to residents unable to pay rent and/or utilities on time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Bowser’s
D.C. residents frustrated by month-long mail delay
Sheryl Augustine has lived in the Ward 5 neighborhood of Carver-Langston area for 12 years, and says slow mail delivery has become “extremely crippling” in recent days. “I’ve been working from home during the pandemic and relying on mail delivery for packages and such,” said Ms. Augustine, 46, who works …
D.C. to open walk-up COVID-19 vaccine sites city residents 65 and older Monday
New walk-up COVID-19 vaccination sites for D.C. residents who are 65 years and older will open up across the city on Monday. Residents will be able to get vaccinated without booking an appointment at the sites, which will administer either the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Each site …