Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine

Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.

'The end is in sight': Looking back after nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic

It may hard to believe, but we’re now almost one full year into the pandemic. That’s a grueling 365 days of virtual school, working from home, and seeing relatives over Zoom.

US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say

With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.

Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people

During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.

Many cautiously optimistic one year into COVID-19 pandemic

It’s been one year since the coronavirus changed life as we knew it and now, we’re finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.

4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA

The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.

US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.

Maryland to begin deploying single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that, following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Maryland will begin to deploy the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week.

Delta passenger facing $27,500 fine for assaulting flight attendant amid mask dispute, FAA says

A Delta passenger is facing a $27,5000 fine for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant amid a dispute over the flight attendant’s instructions and the airline’s mask policy, the FAA said.

Montgomery County Public Schools open doors for in-person learning Monday

Montgomery County Public Schools are opening their doors for in-person learning to some students Monday. Beginning, March 1, students in specific special education and career and technical education programs will return to buildings.

COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say

Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.

DC COVID-19 vaccine registration problems continue over weekend

People in D.C. hoping to register for a COVID-19 vaccine experienced problems for a third day in a row on the District's vaccination site.

West Virginia anticipating 15K weekly doses of new Johnson & Johnson vaccine upon FDA approval

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced Friday that the state is anticipating approximately 15,000 weekly doses of the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine upon its approval by the FDA.

COVID-19-related illness leaves Largo nurse paralyzed from neck down

A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.

CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine

The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.

Virginia to start single-dose J&J vaccinations this week

Virginia health officials say they will receive 69,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson's single-shot vaccine this upcoming week.

Bowser rolls out DC bill clearing way for legal marijuana sales

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced a bill to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana in the District, saying the proposal would also help neighborhoods disproportionally impacted by criminalized weed.