New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff

Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.

Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older

Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.

COVID-19 mass vaccination center to open in Alexandria

A new COVID-19 mass vaccination center in Alexandria hopes to do its part in bringing the coronavirus pandemic to an end by administering thousands of vaccine shots a day to residents of northern Virginia.

New pushback from PGCPS teachers, but CEO says reopening on track

Prince George’s County teachers are pushing back against a plan to reopen schools in April announcing a rally on Thursday called ‘Only When It’s Safe.’

$3,000 child tax credit: Here’s what parents need to know

The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.

Smithsonian collects vial from first US coronavirus vaccine dose

As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.

‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience

MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.

Potential COVID-19 outbreak reported at Prince William County high school

FOX 5 has learned of a potential COVID-19 outbreak at Osbourn Park High School in Prince William County that is potentially tied to athletics. This comes as schools across the area are slowly reopening and resuming sports.

CDC director says next 2 months critical in stopping another COVID-19 surge

As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the next two months are critical in preventing another viral surge amid rising concerns over COVID-19 variants.

COVID-19 vaccine side effects: what to expect after you get vaccinated

Now that more and more people are receiving round two of the COVID vaccines, we’re hearing more stories about the side effects. 

Some medical experts say one-shot regimen for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines not enough

Following emergency approval by U.S. regulators for Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus vaccine, lawmakers and health officials are calling for a single-dose regimen for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines but some medical experts are skeptical.

Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers

Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.