AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Virginia woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
Vaccine Hunters: Group of Montgomery County women work together to help seniors get vaccinated
Signing up to receive the coronavirus vaccine is difficult, especially for seniors. A group of women in Montgomery County wants to change that. They call themselves the Vaccine Hunters – Las Caza Vacunas, and they’re coming together to help people 75 and older get the vaccine.
Signing up to receive the coronavirus vaccine is difficult, especially for seniors. A group of women in Montgomery County wants to change that. They call themselves the Vaccine Hunters – Las Caza Vacunas, and they’re coming together to help people 75 and older get the vaccine.
111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Maryland opens COVID-19 mass vaccination sites at Six Flags America and Baltimore Convention Center
Maryland opened two mass vaccination sites on Friday.
Maryland opened two mass vaccination sites on Friday.
COVID-19 vaccines: More side effects reported after 2nd dose, but experts say there’s a reason
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
Vaccines may not be available for Montgomery County Public Schools staff for up to 5 weeks: health officials
Montgomery County Public Schools teachers and staff might have to wait a little while longer to get vaccinated, according to county health officials.
Montgomery County Public Schools teachers and staff might have to wait a little while longer to get vaccinated, according to county health officials.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
Amtrak aims to get 100% of its employees vaccinated by offering extra pay, benefits
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
According to Amtrak, the company will grant excused absences to employees receiving a vaccination during regularly scheduled work hours and will pay employees an allowance equivalent to two hours of straight-time pay.
CVS rolling out 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to pharmacies in 11 states
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
CVS has announced it will be making its recently acquired 250,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available to “eligible populations” in limited pharmacies across 11 states.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
CVS, Walgreens to offer COVID-19 vaccines at some MD, VA and WV locations beginning next week
In an effort to get as many people vaccinated as possible, the Biden administration will start shipping COVID-19 vaccines directly to pharmacies as early as next week.
In an effort to get as many people vaccinated as possible, the Biden administration will start shipping COVID-19 vaccines directly to pharmacies as early as next week.
DC COVID-19 vaccine appointments continue to fill up quickly
Appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are filling up quickly across the country, and the District is no exception. Nearly 1,800 vaccination appointments were filled in 15 minutes on Thursday.
Appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are filling up quickly across the country, and the District is no exception. Nearly 1,800 vaccination appointments were filled in 15 minutes on Thursday.
Side effects after receiving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine normal, experts say
Across the country, millions of people have now been vaccinated for COVID-19. It’s an incredibly important part of keeping Americans healthy in the long-run, doctors say, but it may also make people feel a little sick at first.
Across the country, millions of people have now been vaccinated for COVID-19. It’s an incredibly important part of keeping Americans healthy in the long-run, doctors say, but it may also make people feel a little sick at first.
Arlington County seniors question why they are not getting vaccine priority the same way as others
Some FOX 5 viewers in Arlington County told us Wednesday they’re worried they’ll be waiting a long time before getting a COVID-19 vaccine, let alone an appointment.
Some FOX 5 viewers in Arlington County told us Wednesday they’re worried they’ll be waiting a long time before getting a COVID-19 vaccine, let alone an appointment.
Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.