Fairfax County pharmacy incorrectly administers COVID-19 vaccine to kids aged 5 to 11

A pharmacy in Fairfax County incorrectly administered the COVID-19 vaccine formulated for those 12 years and older to children aged 5 to 11 years old, according to the Fairfax County Health Department and the Virginia Department of Health.

Montgomery County elementary school students given incorrect amount of COVID-19 vaccine

Students at a Montgomery County elementary school were given an incorrect amount of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic held at the school on Wednesday, according to Montgomery County officials.

Bird flu cases reported in Europe and Asia, raising alert for global poultry industry

Health experts are concerned about the pandemic potential of avian flu and the global poultry industry has been put on high alert following recent reported cases of the virus among birds in Europe and Asia.

Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers challenged by 2nd lawsuit

A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid

Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.

Multiple states open COVID-19 booster shots to all adults

Some states, along with New York City, are not waiting for U.S. health officials to approve COVID-19 booster shots for all adults out of concern of a possible winter surge.

COVID-19 cases in US jumped 26% over last 3 weeks, CDC data shows

Cases tapered off after the delta variant surged this summer, but newly rising cases could be a worrisome sign of what’s ahead this winter.

Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says

"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.

Montgomery County schools revise COVID-19 quarantine policy

A revised quarantine policy for Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to reduce the number of students required to quarantine and participate in virtual learning.

DMV hospitals starting to allow families to visit COVID-19 patients

For millions of people, it’s been one of the hardest parts of the pandemic – not being able to comfort COVID-19 positive loved ones fighting for their lives inside a hospital. Now though, that’s beginning to change.

6 weeks after COVID-19 vaccination deadline, DC not enforcing mandate

Thursday marked six weeks since the deadline for D.C. firefighters and medical workers to get vaccinated, yet over 2,000 licensed healthcare workers and 300 Fire and EMS employees still haven’t gotten the shot.

Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.

Contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in parts of US

The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North, a worrisome sign of what could be ahead this winter in the U.S.