Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sunday's game against Bucs
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton will miss Sunday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after testing positive for COVID-19.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton will miss Sunday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after testing positive for COVID-19.
Washington Football Team QB Taylor Heinicke tests positive for COVID-19: report
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
University of Maryland cancels all winter commencement activities due to COVID spike
The University of Maryland is canceling all winter commencement activities including the main ceremony and all college, school and department ceremonies, according to a letter sent by the president Thursday night.
The University of Maryland is canceling all winter commencement activities including the main ceremony and all college, school and department ceremonies, according to a letter sent by the president Thursday night.
NFL updates protocols in response to increase in COVID-19 cases around league
In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.
In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.
COVID-19 spike across DMV leads to surge in demand for testing
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases sparked by two variants, longer lines are popping up at testing stations across the country and in the DMV.
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases sparked by two variants, longer lines are popping up at testing stations across the country and in the DMV.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
3 Prince George's County schools close amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Benjamin Tasker Middle School, EXCEL Public Charter School and Kettering Middle School are closing due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School, EXCEL Public Charter School and Kettering Middle School are closing due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
American University requiring COVID-19 booster shots for all students, staff
American University will require all students and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for the spring semester, according to a letter sent by the university's president.
American University will require all students and staff to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for the spring semester, according to a letter sent by the university's president.
George Washington University cancels all in-person events, moves some exams online
The George Washington University has announced all in-person social gatherings and events have been canceled and exams scheduled for Friday and through the end of the semester will be held virtually.
The George Washington University has announced all in-person social gatherings and events have been canceled and exams scheduled for Friday and through the end of the semester will be held virtually.
Omicron surge: Medical surveillance can't keep up with rate variant is spreading
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.
DC elementary school shifts to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19
A D.C. elementary school has announced they will be moving to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19.
A D.C. elementary school has announced they will be moving to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19.
Washington places Jon Allen, 3 others on the COVID-19 list; staffer positive for Omicron variant
The Washington Football Team placed four players on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday as a result of positive tests.
The Washington Football Team placed four players on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday as a result of positive tests.
Rising COVID-19 cases prompt changes to high school winter sports across the DC region
The winter sports season is underway in schools across the D.C. region -- and with COVID-19 cases rising -- there are new protocols in place for many athletic programs.
The winter sports season is underway in schools across the D.C. region -- and with COVID-19 cases rising -- there are new protocols in place for many athletic programs.
Pay It Forward crew hits the streets to spread holiday cheer!
The Pay It Forward crew hit the streets of D.C. and Maryland Wednesday to spread some holiday cheer!
The Pay It Forward crew hit the streets of D.C. and Maryland Wednesday to spread some holiday cheer!
California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.
Bowie State University monitoring COVID-19 outbreak linked to off-campus gatherings
A disturbing rise in COVID-19 cases is sparking worries across parts of the DMV as Bowie State University is dealing with its own outbreak.
A disturbing rise in COVID-19 cases is sparking worries across parts of the DMV as Bowie State University is dealing with its own outbreak.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
DC Health confirms first four cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant in the District
DC Health confirmed four unrelated cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the District on Sunday as concerns about the variant are intensifying.
DC Health confirmed four unrelated cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the District on Sunday as concerns about the variant are intensifying.