Monday, November 25, 2024

Health

DC Fitness Group Complies With COVID-19 Measures After Being Sued

DC Attorney General Karl Racine said that Urban Athletic Club has agreed to implement emergency COVID-19 safety precautions after a lawsuit.

Five Members of DC Fire and EMS to Take First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

Five first responders with the DC Fire and EMS will be among the first ones to receive the new COVID vaccine developed by Germany’s Biontech.

DC Prioritizes Health Care Employees for COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

The District will receive 6,825 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the first batch, which will be used for health care workers.

Around 14 Percent of Coronavirus Spreads Tied to Restaurants Over Four Months

The DC government was able to trace a total of 15 outbreaks back to restaurants and bars from August 1 through November 26.

DC Bans High School Sports, Announces Stimulus Checks for Unemployed Residents

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that contact sports in high schools would be suspended due to the recent surge in coronavirus infections.

DC Updates Plan for Combating HIV Stigma, Reducing Number of Patients

The District of Columbia has released a new update to its plan for eliminating the stigma around HIV and curbing the spread of the epidemic.

Mayor Bowser Introduces New Covid Measures as Cases Rise

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said that some modifications will be made to the coronavirus guidelines that are part of Phase 2 reopening.

Mary Cheh Calls on Everyone to Get COVID Shot; Shares Trial Experience

DC Councilmember Mary Cheh said she suffered from muscle pain and headache as she takes part in Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial.