Montgomery County begins planning strategies to vaccinate children against COVID-19
On Monday, U.S. regulators expanded the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12 and Montgomery County officials are wasting no time making plans for vaccinations once shots become available.
DC gyms giving vaccine passport plan a shot
Two gyms in D.C. are trying out vaccine passports for some of their customers.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines in kids on June 10
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
EXCLUSIVE: Greenbelt mass vaccination site hits more than 80K shots; still striving for more
The Greenbelt Community Mass Vaccination Center has made great strides - but they say they're still reaching for more vaccinations.
Walk-up COVID-19 vaccine sites in DC now available for 16 and up
Walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for 16 and 17-year-olds in D.C.
Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 16
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
CVS and Walgreens wasted more COVID-19 vaccines than most states combined
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
Montgomery County approves funding to develop plan for new global pandemic prevention center
Montgomery County has approved funding to develop a business plan for a new global pandemic prevention and biodefense center.
FDA preparing to approve Pfizer vaccine for children
The FDA is expected to give the ok for kids ages 12 to 15 to get the Pfizer vaccine within the next week or so. Once the CDC approves the recommendation, shots could begin in a matter of days.
Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
Walmart, Sam's Club offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart and Sam's Club will allow walk-ups to receive COVID-19 vaccinations with a pre-scheduled appointment.
DC mayor’s mask explanation still coming up short
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser fell short when she was asked about mask guidelines on Monday.
Maryland to offer financial incentive for some employees who get COVID-19 vaccine
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Monday that Maryland will offer a $100 financial incentive to state employees who elect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Prince George’s County eases up on mask restrictions
Prince George’s County has lifted mask requirements for most outdoor activities as of today.
Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Virginia lifts outdoor mask mandate for vaccinated people who are alone or are in small settings
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam lifted the Commonwealth’s outdoor mask mandate for anyone who is fully vaccinated on Thursday if they're alone or in small outdoor settings.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
West Virginia offering young people $100 savings bonds to get vaccinated
The state of West Virginia is so desperate to get young people vaccinated, they’re willing to pay them to do it.