These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.

Maryland health officials push to get nursing home employees vaccinated

Nursing home employees who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 are putting the most vulnerable among us at risk, according to officials at the Maryland Department of Health, who continue naming names in an effort to get healthcare workers to get those shots.

Analysis: 'No Vaccine No Service' decisions explained

A 'No Vaccine, No Service' policy is being adopted by a growing number of restaurants in the country -- and right here at home -- as the COVID-19 delta variant fuels a rise in cases in the U.S.

Vaccine mandated for Arlington schools, government employees

Vaccinations against COVID-19 will be required for all government and school workers in Arlington County starting Aug. 30, officials announced on Thursday.

DC area schools release mask guidance for fall sports

Schools across the region are releasing their fall sports mask guidelines as the new school year and season approaches.

Pediatrics group urges FDA OK of COVID-19 vaccines in younger kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the FDA to quickly expand authorization of COVID-19 vaccines to younger age groups, citing rising cases due to the fast spreading delta variant and risk of poor outcomes following infection.

DC to require government employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Bowser says

As the highly transmissible delta variant continues to drive COVID-19 numbers up across the country, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city will require D.C. government employees to be vaccinated.

Preliminary estimates reveal staff vaccination rates at DC-area school districts

In the last week FOX 5 obtained data from six of the largest school districts in the D.C. region which provides an estimate of how many teachers and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19.

George Mason professor suing school over vaccine mandate

A George Mason University law professor is suing the school over its vaccine mandate, arguing he shouldn't have to get vaccinated because he has natural immunity from COVID-19 antibodies.

Some in US getting COVID-19 boosters without FDA approval

The U.S. government has not yet approved booster shots against the virus, saying it has yet to see evidence they are necessary.

Keeping your kids safe when they're too young to be vaccinated

Masks are back, COVID cases are on the rise – and it’s got a lot of parents concerned about children who are too young to be vaccinated.