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Cannabis Compounds May Prevent Coronavirus Infection, Study Finds
Some of the compounds in cannabis may prevent the entry of the coronavirus into healthy human cells, according to a study published in the Journal of Nature Products.
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Hosting a Holiday Party? Here's Some Guidance for the Day of Your Get-Together
There are ways to minimize health risks if you’re hosting a holiday gathering and still enjoy the beloved traditions of the season.
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DC Mayor Says Adults Working in Schools Required to Vaccinate
All adults who regularly work in schools and child care facilities in Washington, D.C., will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 1, Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
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By the Numbers: One Year Since Maryland Announced First DC Area COVID-19 Cases
On March 5, 2020, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the state had diagnosed three coronavirus cases — the first confirmed patients in the D.C. area. The patients, a woman in her 50s and a married couple in their 70s, live in Montgomery County and fell ill after taking a cruise in Egypt on the Nile River, NBC Washington reported. Few…
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More Than 20% of VMI Cadets Are in Isolation or Quarantine
The Virginia Military Institute has experienced a spike in coronavirus cases that has led more than 20% of its cadets to be in isolation or quarantine
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Pentagon Says It Expects 44K Doses of Pfizer Vaccine
Department of Defense officials on Wednesday said they expect the doses to arrive as early as next week. They said they plan to administer shots within 20 to 48 hours from when the vaccine gets approval.
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Study Hints, Can't Prove, Survivor Plasma Fights COVID-19
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover
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Virginia Salon Makes Clear Face Masks to Aid Hard-of-Hearing Stylist
Many businesses have been making changes during the pandemic, including a Virginia salon that asked a local designer to create clear face masks for a stylist who is hard-of-hearing and her customers. “I always choke up a little bit when I talk about it,” Ashley Maughan said. News4’s Melissa Mollet reports.
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WNBA MVP Delle Donne Says League Denied Her Medical Waiver
Elena Delle Donne’s request to be medically excused from the WNBA season has been denied
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Prince George's to Reopen Under Full Phase 2 Monday Evening
Prince George’s County is set to begin a full phase two reopening at 5 p.m. Monday, which will permit access to fitness centers, shopping malls, childcare facilities and other businesses that had remained closed during the modified reopening earlier this month. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made the announcement in a press release Thursday that the county was on track...
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Prince George's Begins Phase 2 of Reopening
Prince George’s County entered a modified phase two reopening on Monday. News4’s Tracee Wilkins spoke with business owners and residents about how they’re feeling with the latest changes.
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Prince George's Begins Phase 2 Reopening Monday Evening
Prince George’s County is set to begin the next stage of reopening at 5 p.m. Monday, which will permit with restrictions indoor dining at restaurants, shopping at retailers, and manicures and pedicures at salons. Businesses that open must follow rules meant to encourage social distancing. Retail stores, indoor restaurant seating, barbershops and hair salons must limit themselves to 50% capacity….
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Prince George's to Start Phase 2 of Reopening Monday
You can enjoy a meal inside a restaurant in Prince George’s County starting Monday. The county is moving into its second phase of reopening. News4’s Darcy Spencer spoke with business owners.