Updated on January 23, 2021 at 3:02 pm NBC Universal, Inc. Coronavirus cases in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, are continuing a steady decline after an upward surge that persisted for more than two months. A year into the fight against the coronavirus, the nation is counting on vaccines to turn the tide. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. But demand is outweighing supply and states are scrambling to adjust distribution plans. On Friday, the Virginia Health Department said it is changing how it doles out vaccines. Instead of sending vials directly to hospitals or medical offices, vaccines will now be given out to health departments based on the number of people living in each of area.