News & Politics Trump Yanks Nomination for CDC Director Hours Before Confirmation Hearing RFK Jr. reportedly recommended former Florida congressman David Weldon for the position. CDCMarch 13, 2025
Health | News & Politics There May Be Another Covid Surge Happening in DC While numbers are still low, Covid experts predict that we will continue to see waves of infection. CDC, covidAugust 2, 2023
Health | News & Politics Flu-Like Viruses Are Surging in DC While flu and Covid cases are low, RSV and other respiratory illnesses are straining hospitals. CDC, covid, Flu, RSVOctober 20, 2022
News & Politics Where Do You Need to Mask Up in the DMV? A county-by-county breakdown. CDC, Delta variant, masksAugust 5, 2021
News & Politics DC Is Set to Ban Menthol Cigarette Sales The legislation bans the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol. CDC, DC Council, FDAJune 30, 2021
News & Politics Going Maskless at the White House Is Now OK (If You’re Vaccinated) The decision is backed up by the CDC's latest guidance. CDC, covid, masks, White HouseMay 13, 2021
News & Politics CDC Says Vaccinated People Don’t Need to Wear Masks Outdoors Except in Crowds DC has not yet updated its rules on outdoor mask-wearing CDC, masksApril 27, 2021
News & Politics The CDC Recommends People Avoid Thanksgiving Travel But lines at area coronavirus testing sites suggest people are going home anyway CDC, Coronavirus 2020, ThanksgivingNovember 19, 2020
News & Politics In Halloween News, Trick or Treating Is a Go in Alexandria This Year But bring your own broom, mask, and so forth. CDC, COVID-19, Halloween, Public SafetySeptember 15, 2020
Health Our Lousy Sleep Habits Are Ruining Our Health. But Rest Easy—Help Is on the Way. CDC, Netflix, SleepOctober 25, 2019
