COVID booster shot eligibility in Maryland clarified by Gov Hogan
Citing confusion and conflicting guidance, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday clarified which state residents are eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster.
COVID-19 vaccine deadline arrives for DC healthcare workers
The deadline for D.C. healthcare workers to get at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived.
Lawsuit filed to halt Montgomery County school employee vaccine mandate
In Maryland, there is now a lawsuit calling for a halt to the Montgomery County Public School employee COVID-19 vaccine requirement, which comes as frustration grows to a separate county employee mandate bill introduced on Tuesday.
Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test
The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
Montgomery County councilmembers introduce county employee vaccine mandate legislation
Two Montgomery County councilmembers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would require all county employees to be vaccinated or face termination – despite having the highest vaccination rate in the country among large counties.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
Wizards guard Bradley Beal reveals he hasn’t been vaccinated against COVID-19
Washington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal revealed this week that he hasn’t been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus – and he doesn’t feel any pressure to receive the vaccine.
A year after getting COVID-19, Virginia Gov Ralph Northam still doesn’t have sense of smell, taste
"It's a very unpredictable virus," Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said about COVID-19 when he spoke with FOX 5 Tuesday.
Montgomery County will consider bill requiring all employees get COVID-19 vaccine
The Montgomery County Council is set to consider a bill that would require all county employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
What to know about getting a booster shot in the DMV
The CDC director is admitting confusion surrounding the booster shots. Who’s eligible? How soon can you get yours? Can you get one even if you’re not in the recommended groups? FOX 5’s Sierra Fox got those answers for you.
US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids’ shots
With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they’re confident there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future.
US booster shots start, even as millions remain unprotected
The U.S. launched a campaign to offer boosters of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to millions of Americans on Friday even as federal health officials stressed the real problem remains getting first shots to the unvaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers
Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus.
Maryland Governor Hogan announces immediate authorization of COVID-19 booster shots
Governor Larry Hogan has announced the immediate authorization of COVID-19 booster shots.
2021 Marine Corps Marathon canceled due to 'security and safety precautions'
For the second year in a row the Marine Corps Marathon has been canceled.
Montgomery County Executive Elrich's son contracted COVID-19 after breakthrough case
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s son has contracted COVID-19 after a breakthrough case, a spokesperson says.
Rising COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County among 19-year-olds and younger
Nearly 30 percent of the new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County are being seen in people 19-years-old and younger, according to FOX 5's Bob Barnard.
Montgomery County to work on COVID-19 vaccine plan for kids
Leaders in Montgomery County are beginning to address plans to vaccinate children now that Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for kids ages 5 to 11.
All DC school teachers, personnel required to be COVID-19 vaccinated by Nov 1
All D.C. school teachers, aides and other personnel who are regularly in city schools and child care facilities must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1.