Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
Trump takes credit for COVID-19 vaccine: 'I hope everyone remembers!'
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
Nearly 80,000 pre-registered for coronavirus vaccination in DC, mayor says
D.C. officials are hoping frustrations among those who previously tried to register for coronavirus vaccinations are a thing of the past, after 10s of thousands of people used the city’s new portal to pre-register for appointments.
DC launches COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration website with preference question
The District officially launched its long-awaited coronavirus vaccine pre-registration website Wednesday.
Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine standby list: Website sends alert on unused doses
A website is creating a standby list for leftover COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people still waiting.
'COVID arm': Dermatologists observe delayed skin reactions after vaccination
A delayed red, sometimes bumpy rash has been observed in vaccinated people. Dermatologists have named the condition “COVID arm” and say it’s no reason to avoid vaccination.
Alexandria adds restaurant workers to vaccine eligibility list
The city of Alexandria has added restaurant workers to its list of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
COVID-19 mass vaccination center to open in Alexandria
A new COVID-19 mass vaccination center in Alexandria hopes to do its part in bringing the coronavirus pandemic to an end by administering thousands of vaccine shots a day to residents of northern Virginia.
By appointment only: health officials asking people to wait their turn for COVID-19 vaccinations
If you don’t have an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, area health officials are begging you not to just show up.
Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose
As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
COVID-19 vaccine side effects: what to expect after you get vaccinated
Now that more and more people are receiving round two of the COVID vaccines, we’re hearing more stories about the side effects.
Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough
Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.
DC to launch pre-registration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments
The District will launch a pre-registration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments on Wednesday.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.