Pfizer begins COVID-19 vaccine trial for children under 12

Pfizer-BioNTech has joined Moderna in testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children younger than 12, including babies as young as 6 months.

Va Tech, UVA scientists say vaccines tested on pigs could offer ‘broad protection’ from COVID-19

Scientists at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech say a promising COVID-19 vaccine they've tested on pigs could offer “broad protection” against current and future strains of the coronavirus – and it could cost as little as $1 a dose.

Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases

Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

National Guard caravan transporting COVID-19 vaccine ambushed by gunman

A man is in custody in Texas after police say he ran National Guard troops off the road as they were carrying a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.

Maryland moves into Phase 2A of COVID-19 vaccine plan

More people in Maryland are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine after the state moved into Phase 2A of its COVID-19 vaccination plan Tuesday.

CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.

Northern Virginia leaders send governor letter requesting more vaccines

Northern Virginia is asking for more vaccines as hundreds of thousands of eligible people sit on waitlists. In a letter sent to Governor Northam, local leaders say they have the ability to vaccinate all the people on the waitlist but need the supply.

Krispy Kreme offering free doughnut a day to anyone with COVID-19 vaccination for rest of 2021

Krispy Kreme says anyone who shows a valid COVID-19 vaccination card will get a free Original Glazed doughnut for the remainder of 2021. And they can keep going back every single day.

Maryland bill could block mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Should the vaccine be a choice or obligation? As the country reopens, there is a growing debate over whether governments and businesses can mandate the COVID-19 vaccine. Lawmakers in at least 27 states have proposed banning employers from requiring workers to get the shot.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood-clot scare

Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden looks to double vaccine goal as US clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20

The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.

Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer

The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.

President Biden’s 100M vaccinated goal to be reached Friday

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.

Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say

America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.