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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.