McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
Montgomery County begins planning strategies to vaccinate children against COVID-19
On Monday, U.S. regulators expanded the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12 and Montgomery County officials are wasting no time making plans for vaccinations once shots become available.
On Monday, U.S. regulators expanded the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12 and Montgomery County officials are wasting no time making plans for vaccinations once shots become available.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
DC gyms giving vaccine passport plan a shot
Two gyms in D.C. are trying out vaccine passports for some of their customers.
Two gyms in D.C. are trying out vaccine passports for some of their customers.
DC to lift most COVID-19 restrictions on May 21; additional restrictions to be lifted on June 11
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District will lift most of their COVID-19 restrictions on May 21 and additional restrictions will be lifted later in June.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District will lift most of their COVID-19 restrictions on May 21 and additional restrictions will be lifted later in June.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
The FDA on Monday cleared Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 for emergency use.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines in kids on June 10
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Prince George's County man building low-cost breathing machines
He hopes the machines will assist those in developing countries struggling with the pandemic.
He hopes the machines will assist those in developing countries struggling with the pandemic.
EXCLUSIVE: Greenbelt mass vaccination site hits more than 80K shots; still striving for more
The Greenbelt Community Mass Vaccination Center has made great strides - but they say they're still reaching for more vaccinations.
The Greenbelt Community Mass Vaccination Center has made great strides - but they say they're still reaching for more vaccinations.
CDC confirms COVID-19 can be transmitted through air from more than 6 feet away
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
Walk-up COVID-19 vaccine sites in DC now available for 16 and up
Walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for 16 and 17-year-olds in D.C.
Walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for 16 and 17-year-olds in D.C.
Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Dancing at DC weddings banned, but Parks and Recreation can host dance programs
Some are saying DC is starting to bring the plot out of the movie Footloose to life. No dancing or standing is allowed during a wedding reception, but the nation’s capital is hosting its own dance programs and dance studios can operate with safety guidelines in place.
Some are saying DC is starting to bring the plot out of the movie Footloose to life. No dancing or standing is allowed during a wedding reception, but the nation’s capital is hosting its own dance programs and dance studios can operate with safety guidelines in place.
Virginia plans to lift COVID-19 capacity restrictions, social distancing requirements on June 15
If Virginia's COVID-19 numbers keeps trending down and vaccination numbers keep trending up, Governor Ralph Northam says mitigation measures, capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements could be lifted by June 15.
If Virginia's COVID-19 numbers keeps trending down and vaccination numbers keep trending up, Governor Ralph Northam says mitigation measures, capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements could be lifted by June 15.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Washington Football Team to welcome back fans at full capacity in the fall
The Washington Football Team has announced they will be welcoming back fans to FedExField for the 2021 season at full capacity.
The Washington Football Team has announced they will be welcoming back fans to FedExField for the 2021 season at full capacity.
Dogs rescued from overcrowded shelter in South Carolina hope for forever homes in DC region
Over a dozen dogs that were rescued from an overcrowded shelter in South Carolina are hoping to find their forever homes in the D.C. region.
Over a dozen dogs that were rescued from an overcrowded shelter in South Carolina are hoping to find their forever homes in the D.C. region.