Selena Gomez and J.Lo to headline COVID-19 vaccine concert for poor nations
The concert is part of a campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R. are also performing.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause: What to know if you received shot, have future appointment and more
What should you do if you got the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, or have an appointment to get one? Here’s what you need to know.
DC, MD, VA temporarily pause use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after FDA reports blood clots
Health officials in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia have temporarily discontinued the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials recommended a "pause" on using the vaccine after six cases of a rare type of blood clotting were reported in the United States.
Fairfax County promotes vaccine equity with help of local barbershops
Fairfax County is working to promote vaccine equity in northern Virginia with the help of local barbershops and salons.
Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months
A new study shows COVID-19 affects the mind and the brain in significant ways after researchers found a third of people who survive the virus develop mental health or brain disorders they never had before.
Some independent pharmacies pitted against DC Health in vaccine pre-registration mandate
A Capitol Hill independent pharmacy owner tells FOX 5 he reached out to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), which is now checking with the White House, to see if D.C. leaders can actually force the District’s independent pharmacies, receiving federal coronavirus vaccine allotments, to use the city’s local pre-registration list instead of the pre-registration lists the independent pharmacy owners have built with their own communities.
Uber, Paypal, Walgreens launch $11M fund to get people to COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Uber, Paypal and Walgreens are teaming up to provide transportation for people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations with a new program.
Nationals Park concession stand employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Washington Nationals confirmed for FOX 5 on Monday that a Nationals Park concession stand employee tested positive last week for COVID-19.
16 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in DC; over 185K partially or fully vaccinated
D.C. has expanded their vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 years old and older.
Loudoun County high school student with rare disorder parachutes onto Potomac Falls football field
A Loudoun County high school student with a very rare nervous system disorder checked off a major item from his bucket list Monday.
Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
D.C. Youth Orchestra program returns to outdoor rehearsals
It's the first time since the start of the pandemic they haven't played together on Zoom.
Georgia site stops Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after adverse reactions
A Georgia COVID-19 vaccination site is pausing using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after multiple people experienced adverse reactions.
CDC says Johnson & Johnson shots can continue in North Carolina after reports of adverse reactions
Federal health officials say it’s safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that had an increase in reports of adverse reactions on Thursday.
Arizona GOP congressman introduces No Vaccine Passport Act
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
Yosemite National Park to limit summer visitors amid ongoing pandemic
Yosemite National Park will require advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing amid the pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccine shortage anticipated in Maryland next week
Maryland officials say the state will be dealing with a shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine in the next week, but the reason for the shortage isn't entirely clear.
DC Health says everyone over 16 will be able to register for COVID-19 vaccines next week
D.C. Health revealed on Thursday that the time table for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility among residents over 16 has been accelerated.
Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.