DC VAX DAY: Take The Shot, DC offers incentives for District residents to get COVID-19 vaccine
FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes and Marissa Mitchell visited Anacostia High School Tuesday for DC Vax Day – a day to get the information you need to be informed about COVID-19 and to get the vaccine.
FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes and Marissa Mitchell visited Anacostia High School Tuesday for DC Vax Day – a day to get the information you need to be informed about COVID-19 and to get the vaccine.
Fireworks over DC for Fourth of July celebrations as fight against COVID-19 continues
Crowds gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Sunday to watch the fireworks for America's 245th birthday following a year of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Crowds gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Sunday to watch the fireworks for America's 245th birthday following a year of coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Several DMV mass vaccination sites closing as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations decrease
It was only a few months ago when many health departments within the DMV couldn't even keep up with vaccine demand. But some health officials now say, COVID cases are continuing to decline, in addition to rate of hospitalizations, prompting them to begin closing most of their mass vaccination sites.
It was only a few months ago when many health departments within the DMV couldn't even keep up with vaccine demand. But some health officials now say, COVID cases are continuing to decline, in addition to rate of hospitalizations, prompting them to begin closing most of their mass vaccination sites.
Some Virginia hospitals will require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
Some Virginia hospitals are joining Maryland and D.C. in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees.
Some Virginia hospitals are joining Maryland and D.C. in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees.
Governor Northam says 70% of adults in Virginia have had at least 1 shot of COVID-19 vaccine
Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday that 70% of adults in Virginia have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday that 70% of adults in Virginia have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Maryland offers online tool to find out what rewards are available to those who’ve been vaccinated
Maryland has created a way to keep track of all of those vaccine incentives offered around the state.
Maryland has created a way to keep track of all of those vaccine incentives offered around the state.
Over 6.5 million Marylanders vaccinated for COVID-19, Gov. Hogan says
Over 6.5 million Marylanders have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday.
Over 6.5 million Marylanders have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday.
FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
DC hospitals to require vaccinations for all employees
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
Half of all Marylanders fully vaccinated; state’s 7-day COVID-19 positivity rate below 1%
Maryland'sCOVID-19 seven-day positivity rate has dropped below one percent for the first time.
Maryland'sCOVID-19 seven-day positivity rate has dropped below one percent for the first time.
Charles County woman claims $40K in ‘VaxCash’ lottery
A Charles County woman is Maryland’s latest winner in the new vaccination lottery promotion – and she didn’t even have to scratch a ticket.
A Charles County woman is Maryland’s latest winner in the new vaccination lottery promotion – and she didn’t even have to scratch a ticket.
Pfizer lowers COVID-19 vaccine dose for younger kids in next stage of trial
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
CDC urging parents to get teens vaccinated amid rising adolescent hospitalization rates
The CDC is urging parents to get their teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, saying hospitalization rates among adolescents are on the rise.
The CDC is urging parents to get their teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, saying hospitalization rates among adolescents are on the rise.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine may cause heart inflammation in teens, reports find
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
An article published in Pediatrics, is among the latest reports of heart inflammation discovered after COVID-19 vaccination in teens, though a link to the vaccine has not been proven.
Hyattsville barber shop to become national model to boost vaccination rates
For years, barber Mike Brown has given fades and shape ups to clients who have become family at The Shop Hair Spa in Hyattsville, but now he's giving out facts about the COVID-19 vaccine in what is eyed by the Biden administration as a national model to boost vaccination rates among communities of color.
For years, barber Mike Brown has given fades and shape ups to clients who have become family at The Shop Hair Spa in Hyattsville, but now he's giving out facts about the COVID-19 vaccine in what is eyed by the Biden administration as a national model to boost vaccination rates among communities of color.
Maryland reports fewer than 100 new COVID-19 cases for first time in over a year
For the first time in over a year, Maryland health officials are reporting fewer than 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
For the first time in over a year, Maryland health officials are reporting fewer than 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Some DC schools administering COVID-19 vaccines
Select D.C. schools can administer vaccines to residents 12 and up starting today.
Select D.C. schools can administer vaccines to residents 12 and up starting today.
Krispy Kreme has given out 1.5M free treats to vaccinated customers, sweetens deal for National Doughnut Day
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to get two free treats this week: one for National Doughnut Day along with the standing offer of one for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.