Severe weather still creating vaccination hurdles in the DC area

Severe weather locally and nationwide is creating hurdles in the effort to vaccinate people against the novel coronavirus.

Washington taps pastors to overcome racial divide on vaccine

Health officials hope religious leaders can help overcome a persistent vaccine reluctance in the Black community.

Clinical COVID-19 vaccine trials started for children

As millions of Americans wait to get their coronavirus vaccine, they're still not available for children, as kids were not part of the initial vaccine trials.

DC vaccination campaign expanding to people with some medical conditions March 1

The District’s campaign to vaccinate residents against the novel coronavirus will expand to people from a number of age groups who have qualifying medical conditions – such as asthma, hypertension, or HIV – on March 1.

Maryland, Virginia vaccine shipments disrupted by severe winter weather

Severe winter weather is impacting the supply of COVID-19 vaccine shipments earmarked for Maryland and Virginia, health officials said on Thursday.

Grocery workers feeling expendable after COVID-19 vaccine delays

As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.

Life after the vaccine: How soon will we get back to normal?

As people across the D.C. region roll up their sleeves to get the vaccine, many are wondering what is safe to do after getting the shot and what should you still avoid?

Maryland company working to accelerate coronavirus vaccine production

A Maryland company with a history of manufacturing products associated with supplying the Strategic National Stockpile has taken on a new mission – accelerating the production of the coronavirus vaccine.

FEMA opens new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites amid wintry weather across US

Crippling winter weather is hampering vaccination efforts in swaths of the country and that has forced the cancellation of some mass inoculation events.

Virginia launches statewide COVID-19 vaccine registration system

Virginia’s state health department has launched a centralized website where people can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. The website went live Tuesday.

Prince George’s County officials looking to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence

Despite the presence of a mass vaccination site at Six Flags, Prince George’s County officials are still trying to get the coronavirus vaccine to more residents.

After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?

While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.

WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN

The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.

Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021

Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.