Some employees of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be able to reschedule first-dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments after they were canceled earlier this week due to a supply shortage, the school district announced Wednesday.
Daily Archives: January 27, 2021
Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Facilities Encourage Staff to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities in D.C., Maryland and Virginia have begun to convince their employees that it’s safe to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Family of Maryland Football Player Who Died During Practice Awarded $3.5M Settlement
After a two-year-long process, a family will be awarded a $3.5 million settlement from Maryland after their son, Jordan McNair, died during a university football practice
Maryland Kidney Donor, Recipient Have Emotional First Meeting
A Maryland woman decided that her time would be best spend by doing something nice during the pandemic — so she decided to give her kidney to a complete stranger.
New Pandemic Pets Come With New Responsibilities
One good thing has come out of the pandemic – more pet adoptions! But pets need exercise, enrichment, and basic training so they can be a good member of the family. Of course, pets don’t come cheap! Expenses include food, vet visits, grooming, and more. For example, dog owners will spend an average of $1,459 and cat owners will spend…
After Months of Working From Home, E-ZPass Users Notified to Keep Accounts Active
Some drivers in Virginia are getting notices that their E-ZPass accounts may be closed because they aren’t being used enough.
Millionaire Investor Joins Virginia Governor Contest
A former executive of a global investment firm has announced he will join Virginia’s race for governor
Coronavirus in DC, Maryland, Virginia: What to Know on Jan. 27
Here’s what to know about the coronavirus data, resources and reopenings across the D.C. area.