Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Health

Howard President Gets COVID-19 Shot, Encourages Vaccination of African Americans

Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick has been vaccinated against COVID-19, and called on Black America to follow suit.

One in Every Three African Americans Not Willing to Get COVID Shot

More than one third of Black Americans are hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a recent research.

DC Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Portal for Health Workers

The DC Department of Health has rolled out a portal for health care employees based in the District to make vaccination appointments.

Christmas Eve is Officially ‘Dr. Anthony Fauci Day’ in DC

DC Mayor Bowser Muriel Bowser declared December 24, 2020, “Dr. Anthony Fauci Day”, as the nation's top infectious disease expert turns 80.

DC’s Ban on Indoor Dining Takes Effect December 23

A newly introduced ban on indoor dining at restaurants is going into effect in the District of Columbia as a measure against the coronavirus.

LGBTQ-Focused Health Center to Administer Coronavirus Vaccine

Whitman-Walker Health, a DC health center with a special expertise in LGBTQ will administer the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.

Bowser Lifts 50-Person Limit on Religious Gatherings Following Lawsuit

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser scrapped the 50-person limit on gatherings at houses of worship that was introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DC Examines Wastewater for Coronavirus Surveillance in New Study

DC Water will start evaluating sewage in order to track down potential COVID-19 infection hotspots, contributing to a national study.