Disney Cruise Line to require passengers 5 and older be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Children ages 5 to 11 years old were previously exempt from the COVID vaccination rule.
Children ages 5 to 11 years old were previously exempt from the COVID vaccination rule.
10% of US kids 5 to 11 received COVID-19 vaccine in 1st 2 weeks, White House says
At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.
At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.
US to invest billions in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing to boost world supply
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines to share with the world.
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines to share with the world.
OSHA suspends enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid legal challenges
OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.
OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.
NFL heightens COVID-19 protocols amid rising cases, Thanksgiving
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
Maryland monkeypox case confirmed: health officials
A Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria has been diagnosed with the virus monkeypox, according to state health officials.
A Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria has been diagnosed with the virus monkeypox, according to state health officials.
Alzheimer’s disease preventative nasal vaccine to be tested at Boston hospital
The first human clinical trial for the intranasal vaccine is intended to prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
The first human clinical trial for the intranasal vaccine is intended to prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
DC dropping indoor mask mandate Nov. 22
While some suburbs grapple with whether or not to maintain or drop indoor mask mandates, the District will drop its own indoor mask mandate starting next week.
While some suburbs grapple with whether or not to maintain or drop indoor mask mandates, the District will drop its own indoor mask mandate starting next week.
Montgomery County re-instating indoor mask mandate this weekend
On the same day that the District announced it will be lifting its indoor mask mandate, its largest suburban Maryland county announced that they will be re-instating theirs.
On the same day that the District announced it will be lifting its indoor mask mandate, its largest suburban Maryland county announced that they will be re-instating theirs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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 employees' COVID-19 vaccine status deadline arrives
Today is the deadline for Montgomery County employees to provide verification of their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Today is the deadline for Montgomery County employees to provide verification of their COVID-19 vaccination status.
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.
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.
Adding herbs and spices to meals may help lower blood pressure, study finds
New research shows you may want to grab herbs and spices, rather than salt, the next time you prepare your meal.
New research shows you may want to grab herbs and spices, rather than salt, the next time you prepare your meal.