Prince George’s County COVID-19 vaccine clinics move to open registration plans
Prince George's County residents will have an easier time getting their COVID-19 vaccines as the area moves toward open registration plans.
Prince George's County residents will have an easier time getting their COVID-19 vaccines as the area moves toward open registration plans.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
Will wearing masks outside soon be a thing of the past?
At this point in the pandemic, most of us have gotten used to wearing masks outside – but we might not have to for much longer.
At this point in the pandemic, most of us have gotten used to wearing masks outside – but we might not have to for much longer.
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
DC to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions, offering walk-up vaccinations starting May 1
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced at a press briefing Monday that the District would begin easing COVID-19 restrictions beginning Saturday, May 1, including for dining and entertainment venues.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced at a press briefing Monday that the District would begin easing COVID-19 restrictions beginning Saturday, May 1, including for dining and entertainment venues.
European officials finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
MIT study challenges indoor social distancing, finds 'no difference between 6 feet and 60 feet'
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
Long-lasting symptoms, increased risk of death found in 8-10% of surviving COVID-19 patients, VHA study found
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
Virginia lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Virginia Department of Health on Friday quickly announced that it will follow the CDC’s new recommendation and lift the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The Virginia Department of Health on Friday quickly announced that it will follow the CDC’s new recommendation and lift the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Mayor Bowser says DC is still on track for loosening restrictions come May 1
At a Thursday Earth Day news conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told FOX 5 DC the District is still on track to loosen COVID-19 restrictions come May 1, which would impact capacity limits for retail stores, entertainment venues and even museums.
At a Thursday Earth Day news conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told FOX 5 DC the District is still on track to loosen COVID-19 restrictions come May 1, which would impact capacity limits for retail stores, entertainment venues and even museums.
Activities you can safely do once fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?
Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.
Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.
University System of MD to require COVID-19 vaccine for students, faculty, and staff this fall
The University System of Maryland is requiring all eligible students, faculty, and staff who will be on Maryland campuses this fall be vaccinated against COVID-19 -- including the campuses of the University of Maryland, Towson University, Coppin State University and Bowie State University.
The University System of Maryland is requiring all eligible students, faculty, and staff who will be on Maryland campuses this fall be vaccinated against COVID-19 -- including the campuses of the University of Maryland, Towson University, Coppin State University and Bowie State University.
Vaccine clinic at West Virginia casino welcomes out-of-staters to get COVID-19 shot
A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino has welcomed people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents.
A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino has welcomed people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents.
Virginia to expand capacity at sports, entertainment venues in May
Virginia is about to open up a little more.
Virginia is about to open up a little more.