Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
Maryland reaches major vaccination milestone
Visitors at National Harbor saw a very different scene on Memorial Day than they did a year ago.
Hospital faces lawsuit over coronavirus vaccination mandate
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
Prince George's County resident won the latest $40k Maryland vaccine lottery prize. Here's how to enter
The state is awarding up to $2 million in prizes, highlighted by a $400k grand prize on July 4th.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
CDC investigating heart problem in young people who got two-shot COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are looking into reports of myocarditis – a heart problem – a few young people have received after getting the COVID-19 shot.
Georgetown expert says claims of vaccine requirements infringe on constitutional rights are not true
An email circulating around the University of Maryland community says vaccine requirements violate fourth-amendment rights - but a Georgetown professor says that's false.
Northern Virginia winery requires proof of vaccination to go maskless inside
In Northern Virginia, one a winery is requiring a person to show proof of vaccination in order to go maskless inside. Basically, show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. Some feel that decision is a violation of privacy. Others think it provides a sense of transparency.
Northern Virginia campaign underway to vaccinate underserved communities
Non-profit groups are working to vaccinate northern Virginia's underserved communities.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
DC lifts most COVID-19 restrictions Friday morning; additional restrictions lifted on June 11
Restrictions on most public and commercial activity in Washington, D.C. -- including capacity limits, types of activities, and time restrictions -- have been lifted.
Maryland residents can win cash prizes from lottery in exchange for vaccinations
Maryland residents will soon get a chance to win part of $2 million in the state lottery for getting vaccinated.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
Backyard Band featured at Go-Go vaccination event in DC today
The Backyard Band will be performing today during a vaccination event in Southeast D.C.
Prince George’s County lifts maximum capacity limits for most businesses Monday
Prince George's County will lift restrictions regarding maximum capacity limits for most businesses and activities Monday.
Maryland mask mandate lifted for those who are fully vaccinated
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Friday that the state is lifting its indoor mask mandate for anyone who is fully vaccinated.
New CDC guidance on masks clashes with some local regulations
The Centers for Disease Control made waves on Thursday when they announced new guidance indicating that fully vaccinated people can discard their masks indoors – but it’s also creating confusion since it conflicts with local regulations.
CDC says fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors in most settings
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Children 12 to 15 across DC region now able to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Children in the D.C. region as young as 12 will now be able to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine after U.S. health advisers endorsed its use on Wednesday.