What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?

The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.

Gaithersburg dry ice company looking to help out coronavirus storage effort

This week Pfizer plans to file for emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine. The company said it’s 95 percent effective and has no major side effects – but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to get it to the public.

Coronavirus vaccine test participants talk about the experience

Just days after Moderna announced its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective, two Moderna vaccine trial participants are speaking out about their experience.

Moderna vaccine participants discuss trial
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Just days after Moderna announced it's Coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective, two Moderna vaccine trial participants are speaking out about their experience.

Dolly Parton donated $1M to help researchers develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

Dolly Parton is being celebrated in song — a rewritten version of her own “Jolene” — for her contribution to an experimental coronavirus vaccine.

Volunteers still needed to test variety of coronavirus vaccines

A handful of COVID-19 vaccines might be nearing the finish line, but scientists caution it’s critical that enough people volunteer to help finish studying other candidates in the U.S. and around the world.

Johns Hopkins infectious disease expert says Moderna vaccine breakthrough gives 'confidence'

A major vaccine breakthrough –– drug maker Moderna announced Monday that its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5 percent effective. The promising news comes just days after Pfizer announced their vaccine is 90 percent effective.

Maryland leaders have no immediate plans to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for schools

With the promising news about COVID vaccine effectiveness, many people are already thinking ahead to next year when a vaccine should be widely available. 

Stocks rally on news that second COVID-19 vaccine shows promise

Stocks are rallying again Monday, with the S&P 500 adding more to its record high and the Dow Jones Industrial Average on track to erase the last of its pandemic losses, following another round of encouraging data on a possible coronavirus vaccine.

Biden seeks window on vaccine plans as Trump stalls transition

President-elect Joe Biden’s scientific advisers plan to meet with vaccine makers in coming days even as a stalled presidential transition keeps them out of the loop on government plans to inoculate all Americans against COVID-19.

Trump hails progress on COVID-19 vaccine in first remarks since loss

President Donald Trump on Friday hailed developments in the race for a vaccine for the resurgent coronavirus as he delivered his first public remarks since his defeat by President-elect Joe Biden, even as he refuses to concede the election.

Russian, North Korean hackers target vaccine work, Microsoft says

Microsoft said that most of the attacks in recent months were unsuccessful, but provided no information on how many succeeded or how serious those breaches were.

Pfizer volunteer talks about his experience
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One of the early volunteers who helped test Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine discusses his experience.

Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores

Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.

Federal officials announce COVID-19 vaccine agreement with drug stores

Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they are approved and become available to the public.

LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus updates in DC, Maryland and Virginia

This live blog provides the latest information on the coronavirus pandemic in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.