FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines in kids on June 10
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Prince George's County man building low-cost breathing machines
He hopes the machines will assist those in developing countries struggling with the pandemic.
He hopes the machines will assist those in developing countries struggling with the pandemic.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
Walk-up COVID-19 vaccine sites in DC now available for 16 and up
Walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for 16 and 17-year-olds in D.C.
Walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for 16 and 17-year-olds in D.C.
Dancing at DC weddings banned, but Parks and Recreation can host dance programs
Some are saying DC is starting to bring the plot out of the movie Footloose to life. No dancing or standing is allowed during a wedding reception, but the nation’s capital is hosting its own dance programs and dance studios can operate with safety guidelines in place.
Some are saying DC is starting to bring the plot out of the movie Footloose to life. No dancing or standing is allowed during a wedding reception, but the nation’s capital is hosting its own dance programs and dance studios can operate with safety guidelines in place.
Virginia plans to lift COVID-19 capacity restrictions, social distancing requirements on June 15
If Virginia's COVID-19 numbers keeps trending down and vaccination numbers keep trending up, Governor Ralph Northam says mitigation measures, capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements could be lifted by June 15.
If Virginia's COVID-19 numbers keeps trending down and vaccination numbers keep trending up, Governor Ralph Northam says mitigation measures, capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements could be lifted by June 15.
Washington Football Team to welcome back fans at full capacity in the fall
The Washington Football Team has announced they will be welcoming back fans to FedExField for the 2021 season at full capacity.
The Washington Football Team has announced they will be welcoming back fans to FedExField for the 2021 season at full capacity.
Dogs rescued from overcrowded shelter in South Carolina hope for forever homes in DC region
Over a dozen dogs that were rescued from an overcrowded shelter in South Carolina are hoping to find their forever homes in the D.C. region.
Over a dozen dogs that were rescued from an overcrowded shelter in South Carolina are hoping to find their forever homes in the D.C. region.
In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 16
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
COVID-19 toll in US projected to drop this summer, but variants could set back progress
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
CVS and Walgreens wasted more COVID-19 vaccines than most states combined
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
CVS and Walgreens accounted for 70% of wasted vaccines in the country, nearly 128,500 shots, according to government data.
Montgomery County approves funding to develop plan for new global pandemic prevention center
Montgomery County has approved funding to develop a business plan for a new global pandemic prevention and biodefense center.
Montgomery County has approved funding to develop a business plan for a new global pandemic prevention and biodefense center.
FDA preparing to approve Pfizer vaccine for children
The FDA is expected to give the ok for kids ages 12 to 15 to get the Pfizer vaccine within the next week or so. Once the CDC approves the recommendation, shots could begin in a matter of days.
The FDA is expected to give the ok for kids ages 12 to 15 to get the Pfizer vaccine within the next week or so. Once the CDC approves the recommendation, shots could begin in a matter of days.
Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center reopens to visitors with new COVID-19 related guidelines in place
The Smithsonian is reopening one of its most popular attractions following a year of COVID-19 related closures – and it comes just in time to recognize a very important anniversary in the history of American spaceflight.
The Smithsonian is reopening one of its most popular attractions following a year of COVID-19 related closures – and it comes just in time to recognize a very important anniversary in the history of American spaceflight.
DC 16-year-old who graduated high school early makes decision after being accepted to 14 colleges
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
Biden’s new goal: 70% in US with at least 1 dose, 160M fully vaccinated by July 4
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden announced a new target of 70% of American adults receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 160 million fully vaccinated, by the Fourth of July.