FDA allows troubled Baltimore COVID-19 vaccine factory to resume operations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recommending masks indoors as Delta variant spreads
As the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads in the greater D.C. region and beyond – especially among the unvaccinated – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is now recommending that people wear masks indoors.
As the delta variant of COVID-19 spreads in the greater D.C. region and beyond – especially among the unvaccinated – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is now recommending that people wear masks indoors.
Smithsonian to require masks indoors once again as COVID-19 delta variant spreads
The Smithsonian will require all visitors ages two and older to wear face masks in its museums and indoor spaces regardless of their vaccination status.
The Smithsonian will require all visitors ages two and older to wear face masks in its museums and indoor spaces regardless of their vaccination status.
Masks are back in DC, mayor announces
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday restored masked mandates - regardless of vaccination status.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday restored masked mandates - regardless of vaccination status.
Emergent BioSolutions: FDA letting troubled COVID-19 vaccine factory restart
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine bulk substance to resume, the company said Thursday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine bulk substance to resume, the company said Thursday.
DC professional sports franchises continue to struggle with COVID-19, vaccinations
While NFL players will soon be taking shots on the field, it remains to be seen how many will do the same off of it.
While NFL players will soon be taking shots on the field, it remains to be seen how many will do the same off of it.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
Walt Disney World to require masks indoors starting July 30
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Twitter reportedly closes SF, NY offices over delta variant concerns
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
DC now at ‘substantial’ risk of COVID-19 transmission, prompting CDC guideline change on masks
The District is now categorized as an area of “substantial” risk of transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control – prompting the agency’s mask guidelines to change for the nation’s capital.
The District is now categorized as an area of “substantial” risk of transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control – prompting the agency’s mask guidelines to change for the nation’s capital.
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Federal workers in the DMV could soon be required to get COVID-19 vaccine
Federal workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia could be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their job as soon as Friday.
Federal workers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia could be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their job as soon as Friday.
Google, Facebook mandate vaccines for employees returning to work
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Fairfax County public schools to require masks this fall
Fairfax County schools announced on Wednesday that they will follow a number of other districts in the D.C. area and will require that all students and staff wear masks in the upcoming school year.
Fairfax County schools announced on Wednesday that they will follow a number of other districts in the D.C. area and will require that all students and staff wear masks in the upcoming school year.
CDC guidance fallout: House, White House bring back mask mandates
Capitol Attending Physician Brian Monahan said late Tuesday that the House of Representatives is reinstating its mask mandate – and therefore the threat of fines to members who don't comply – following updated guidance from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Capitol Attending Physician Brian Monahan said late Tuesday that the House of Representatives is reinstating its mask mandate – and therefore the threat of fines to members who don't comply – following updated guidance from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 cases climb across parts of DC region as CDC changes course on mask guidance
Areas across the nation and the D.C. region are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases as the highly contagious delta variant continues to spread.
Areas across the nation and the D.C. region are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases as the highly contagious delta variant continues to spread.
CDC issues new mask-wearing guidance as Delta variant cases spike
The Center for Disease Control has changed its mask guidelines for vaccinated people. Officials now saying vaccinated people in high transmission areas should wear masks indoors.
The Center for Disease Control has changed its mask guidelines for vaccinated people. Officials now saying vaccinated people in high transmission areas should wear masks indoors.
DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
Though rare, people testing positive for breakthrough infections talk with FOX 5
Experts say that breakthrough COVID-19 infections are rare and largely mild, showing vaccines are doing their job at keeping people from hospitalization or death, but FOX 5 spoke with two people who have recently tested positive to share their experiences.
Experts say that breakthrough COVID-19 infections are rare and largely mild, showing vaccines are doing their job at keeping people from hospitalization or death, but FOX 5 spoke with two people who have recently tested positive to share their experiences.
Several groups call for mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers
More than 50 groups representing millions of healthcare workers signed onto a letter Monday calling for vaccine mandates among doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field.
More than 50 groups representing millions of healthcare workers signed onto a letter Monday calling for vaccine mandates among doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field.