Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report

The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.

"Defeat the Mandates" activists gather in DC

Anti-vaccine mandate activists from around the country are in D.C. Sunday for the “Defeat the Mandates” rally Sunday

Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan tests positive for COVID-19

Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan has tested positive for COVID-19. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted the news Thursday morning.

Montgomery County proposes vaccination requirement to enter restaurants and other establishments

The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a resolution that would adopt a COVID-19 county-vaccination requirement to enter bars, restaurants, fitness centers and other establishments.

Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.

DC’s new COVID-19 vaccination entry requirement begins this weekend

The District's new vaccine mandate takes effect this weekend. Beginning Saturday, venues across D.C. will be required to check for proof of vaccination before letting

Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January

Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.

Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary

The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."

Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.

Anne Arundel County to reinstate indoor mask mandate amid COVID-19 omicron surge

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that an emergency indoor mask mandate will go into effect across the county on New Year's Eve due to surging COVID-19 cases.

DCPS students, staff required to test negative for COVID-19 before returning to school from break

All D.C. Public School students and staff will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to school after winter break on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.