Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine

A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.

Montgomery County could relax restrictions as soon as Tuesday

Montgomery County has now hit the 50% mark for county residents with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and that means it could take big step toward easing restrictions as soon as today.

Will wearing masks outside soon be a thing of the past?

At this point in the pandemic, most of us have gotten used to wearing masks outside – but we might not have to for much longer.

DC to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions, offering walk-up vaccinations starting May 1

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced at a press briefing Monday that the District would begin easing COVID-19 restrictions beginning Saturday, May 1, including for dining and entertainment venues.

Virginia lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Virginia Department of Health on Friday quickly announced that it will follow the CDC’s new recommendation and lift the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?

Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.

University System of MD to require COVID-19 vaccine for students, faculty, and staff this fall

The University System of Maryland is requiring all eligible students, faculty, and staff who will be on Maryland campuses this fall be vaccinated against COVID-19 -- including the campuses of the University of Maryland, Towson University, Coppin State University and Bowie State University.

CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women

The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."

FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health

The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.

George Washington University requiring vaccinations for students, faculty and staff

George Washington University is joining the growing list of schools which will require students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the fall, but also going a step further, requiring the same of faculty and staff.

DC denies church's request for vaccinated-only section

A recent request for a seating plan to include a vaccinated-only section which would be exempt from social distancing requirements has been denied by the District government.

Montgomery County vaccination efforts complicated by Johnson and Johnson pause

Vaccination efforts in Montgomery County have been complicated by this week's pause of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine following reports of rare blood clots in six women who received it.

Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year

The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.