COVID-19

China domestic smartphone shipments jumped 15.9% in 2021, but remained below pre-pandemic levels as the chip shortage and Covid outbreaks held back growth.

Students in Prince George’s County, Maryland, returned to in-person learning Tuesday for the first time since before winter break as parents and teachers manage new COVID-19 protocols.

Washington, D.C., residents can get a vaccine or get tested for COVID-19 at four newly opened facilities across the city.

More public schools in Montgomery County soon will transition back to virtual learning as COVID-19 cases continue to hinder school operations.

New numbers from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center show college enrollment dropped around the country. Some local colleges have seen that drop, too, but others have seen record enrollments. News4’s Aimee Cho explains why.

A lot of people try to stay away from alcohol during the month of January as a way to reset and start the year on a healthy note, but this year dry January may be difficult for some people. News4’s Doreen Gentzler explains.

Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins looks at new COVID-19 protocols as county schools resume in-person learning.

Every household is limited to four tests. The White House said last week it capped the number of tests people can order to ensure broad access to the program.

New infections have increased by 20% globally over the past week with nearly 19 million total cases reported, according to the WHO.

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Companies have to face differing state policies regarding Covid-19 vaccines now that the Supreme Court blocked a federal mandate requiring them.

Gorsuch’s refusal to wear a mask has led Sotomayor, who has diabetes and is at a higher risk from Covid, to attend proceedings remotely, the report said.

Hong Kong authorities say they will kill about 2,000 small animals, including hamsters, after several tested positive for the coronavirus at a pet store where an employee was also infected

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield jumped to its highest point in two years on Tuesday, topping 1.86%.

Some school districts in Northern Virginia appear to be at odds with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order to lift the mask mandate. News4’s Julie Carey reports.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order saying parents should be able to decide whether their children wear masks to school. Northern Virginia reporter Drew Wilder spoke with parents about what they think of the order.

Here’s what Youngkin’s executive order on masks in schools says, what school districts say they will do and some answers to big questions.

Some Smithsonian museums will operate on a modified schedule starting Tuesday and until further notice due to COVID-19’s effect on staffing, the institution announced Monday.

The United Nations’ International Labour Organization has warned that job market recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic looks set to slowdown in 2022.

There are number of reasons why you might still be struggling to focus on work, despite having only just returned from a Christmas break.