New study highlights differences in health care access among essential workers
A recently released study revealed that not all essential workers are receiving the same amount of health care.
A recently released study revealed that not all essential workers are receiving the same amount of health care.
Biden administration takes on vaccine hesitancy with coalition of community, religious, celebrity partners
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
Local churches welcome back limited worshipers during another pandemic Easter
For the first time since 2019, many Christians got to celebrate Easter Sunday service inside their church instead of on a couch at home.
For the first time since 2019, many Christians got to celebrate Easter Sunday service inside their church instead of on a couch at home.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may also protect baby, study shows
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
Prince George's County father turns pain into purpose
Anthony Britton is trying to remove the stigmas of seeking help for mental health within the BIPOC community.
Anthony Britton is trying to remove the stigmas of seeking help for mental health within the BIPOC community.
The final insult: Some dying of COVID while awaiting vaccine
About 16 percent of the nation is fully vaccinated.
About 16 percent of the nation is fully vaccinated.
Maryland state audit says South Korean test kits were procured inappropriately
A Maryland state audit has concluded that Governor Larry Hogan’s administration failed to follow appropriate procedures when it obtained 500,000 COVID-19 tests from South Korea in the early days of the pandemic.
A Maryland state audit has concluded that Governor Larry Hogan’s administration failed to follow appropriate procedures when it obtained 500,000 COVID-19 tests from South Korea in the early days of the pandemic.
Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Company producing Johnson & Johnson vaccine had history of violations
The company at the center of quality problems that led Johnson & Johnson to discard 15 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine has a string of citations from U.S. health officials for quality control problems.
The company at the center of quality problems that led Johnson & Johnson to discard 15 million doses of its coronavirus vaccine has a string of citations from U.S. health officials for quality control problems.
COVID-19 vaccination site opening at Greenbelt Metro Station in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks have announced that FEMA will be opening a COVID-19 vaccination center at Greenbelt Metro Station on April 7.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks have announced that FEMA will be opening a COVID-19 vaccination center at Greenbelt Metro Station on April 7.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
All Marylanders age 16 and up can now pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference on Thursday that all Marylanders age 16 and older can no pre-register for an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference on Thursday that all Marylanders age 16 and older can no pre-register for an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site.
DOJ warns about fake COVID-19 vaccine survey scams
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
Virginia to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and older on April 18, Northam says
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced that all individuals in Virginia ages 16 and older will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting Sunday, April 18.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced that all individuals in Virginia ages 16 and older will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting Sunday, April 18.