BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It was back to school — in person — for many Maryland students Monday as hybrid learning begins across most districts. Pre-K through second grade return first in Baltimore County. READ MORE: COVID In Maryland: 603 New Cases, 10 Deaths As Hospitalizations Up Slightly Baltimore County Schools said it has been preparing for this moment for a long time, adding it feels well prepared to welcome back the first group of students. “From the moment they get on the bus to the moment they come off the bus at the end of the day, they’ll see some changes,” said Charles Herndon, with Baltimore County Public Schools. That means one student per seat on the school bus and every other seat will be vacant. All students must wear masks and social distance in classrooms and hallways. A third of all Pre-K through second grade students are planning to return at this point. Plus, the county is reopening four of its separate public day schools. READ MORE: 46-Year-Old Man … [Read more...] about Hybrid Learning Underway Across Maryland For Some Students
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The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump teases on 2024 run
Presented by Facebook President Trump Donald Trump Sacha Baron Cohen calls out 'danger of lies, hate and conspiracies' in Golden Globes speech Sorkin uses Abbie Hoffman quote to condemn Capitol violence: Democracy is 'something you do' Ex-Trump aide Pierson planning run for Congress MORE " width="580" height="387" data-delta="1" /> Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Monday, the start of Women’s History Month! Happy March! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths as March 1 begins: 513,091. As of this morning, 15 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump teases on 2024 run
Teachers, Food Workers Now Eligible To Get Vaccinated In LA County
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Teachers and food and agriculture workers will be among an estimated 1.2 million Los Angeles County residents newly-eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday. Vehicles wind their way through the parking lots at Dodger Stadium for COVID-19 vaccinations on Feb. 25, 2021. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images). Also newly-eligible to get vaccinated are childcare workers, law enforcement personnel and emergency services workers. They will join healthcare workers and those over age 65, who have been receiving the vaccine for several weeks now. However, health officials said those workers will have to be patient as vaccine supplies remain limited and staff are being trained to ensure only eligible people receive shots. “Therefore, it will take considerable time to vaccinate these groups, unless vaccine supply significantly increases,” said Dr. Paul Simon, chief science officer for the L.A. County Department of Public Health. “We … [Read more...] about Teachers, Food Workers Now Eligible To Get Vaccinated In LA County
Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave US exposed
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. WASHINGTON – Just five weeks ago, Los Angeles County was conducting more than 350,000 weekly coronavirus tests, including at a massive drive-thru site at Dodger Stadium, as health workers raced to contain the worst COVID-19 hotspot in the U.S. Now, county officials say testing has nearly collapsed. More than 180 government-supported sites are operating at only a third of their capacity. After a year of struggling to boost testing, communities across the country are seeing plummeting demand, shuttering testing sites or even trying to return supplies. (iStock) "It’s shocking how quickly we’ve gone from moving at 100 miles an hour to about 25," said Dr. Clemens Hong, who leads the county’s testing operation. After a year of struggling to boost testing, communities across the country are seeing … [Read more...] about Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave US exposed