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Tag: omicron variant

Courtesy of grammy.com
Posted inEntertainment

Grammy Awards Postponed Indefinitely; Officials Cite Omicron Variant as Reason

by Stacy M. Brown January 5, 2022January 5, 2022
Children's National hospital is seeing a high number of children being admitted due to the impact of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inCommunity

More Children in D.C. Being Hospitalized for Omicron Variant

by Natalie C. Hockaday January 5, 2022January 5, 2022
Posted inEducation

D.C. Parents Seek Clarity About Testing, Safety Protocols as Omicron Infections Multiply

by Sam P.K. Collins January 5, 2022January 6, 2022
Posted inCommunity

Maryland’s COVID-Related Hospitalizations Surge to Record Level

by WI Web Staff January 3, 2022January 3, 2022
**FILE** Christopher Martin, 12, talks with his mother, Tara Moore (left) as he receives a coronavirus vaccine in Landover, Maryland, on May 14. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Posted inHealth

FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID Booster for Kids Ages 12 to 15

by Stacy M. Brown January 3, 2022January 3, 2022
**FILE** Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks during a March 23 press briefing in Annapolis to give an update on the state response to the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy of the governor's office)
Posted inCommunity

Hogan Fears Next 4-6 Weeks Will Be ‘Worst Part’ of COVID Pandemic for Md.

by WI Web Staff January 3, 2022January 3, 2022
LL Cool J
Posted inEntertainment

LL Cool J Has COVID, Bows Out of ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Show

by WI Web Staff December 30, 2021December 30, 2021
Posted inCommunity

D.C. Now an Omicron Hot Spot as COVID Cases Jump by 3,300%

by WI Web Staff December 28, 2021December 28, 2021
woman sitting on luggage
Posted inNational

Flight Cancellations Take Off During Christmas Holiday as Omicron Thins Airline Crews

by WI Web Staff December 27, 2021December 27, 2021
Posted inCommunity

Maryland’s COVID Positivity Rate Nears 17% as Omicron Surges

by WI Web Staff December 27, 2021December 27, 2021

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