Prior COVID-19 infection boosts immune response to variants after one dose of Pfizer vaccine, UK study finds
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
The study found that just one shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine boosted protection against COVID-19 variants - but only for those who had been previously infected with the virus.
All Marylanders can now immediately book a COVID vaccine appointment, or walk in
The more than 800,000 people who have pre-registered for a vaccine in Maryland have been offered an appointment.
The more than 800,000 people who have pre-registered for a vaccine in Maryland have been offered an appointment.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.
TSA to extend mask requirements for all travelers through September
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
The TSA announced on Friday it will be extending mask requirements for all travelers through Sept. 13, 2021.
3 Colorado police officers resign after video of arrest of 73-year-old woman with dementia
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
More than 100 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in US, CDC says
Disneyland has reopened in Southern California. Cruise lines are welcoming the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer.
Disneyland has reopened in Southern California. Cruise lines are welcoming the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer.
Prince George’s County eases up on mask restrictions
Prince George’s County has lifted mask requirements for most outdoor activities as of today.
Prince George’s County has lifted mask requirements for most outdoor activities as of today.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Masks now optional in Fauquier County public schools for some activities
This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased outdoor mask guidelines, and now one area school district is too.
This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased outdoor mask guidelines, and now one area school district is too.
Study: Middle-aged people who sleep less than than 7 hours nightly may have increased risk of dementia
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
Virginia lifts outdoor mask mandate for vaccinated people who are alone or are in small settings
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam lifted the Commonwealth’s outdoor mask mandate for anyone who is fully vaccinated on Thursday if they're alone or in small outdoor settings.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam lifted the Commonwealth’s outdoor mask mandate for anyone who is fully vaccinated on Thursday if they're alone or in small outdoor settings.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces lifting of outdoor mask mandate, dining restrictions
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors effective immediately and that all restrictions will be lifted for outdoor dining effective Saturday, May 1.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors effective immediately and that all restrictions will be lifted for outdoor dining effective Saturday, May 1.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
Europe will reach herd immunity by August at the latest, BioNTech CEO says
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
Wolf Trap to open for 2021 summer performances with reduced capacity, socially-distanced pod seating
The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced that it will hold live performances this summer at the Filene Center at a reduced capacity and with socially-distanced pod seating.
The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced that it will hold live performances this summer at the Filene Center at a reduced capacity and with socially-distanced pod seating.
West Virginia offering young people $100 savings bonds to get vaccinated
The state of West Virginia is so desperate to get young people vaccinated, they’re willing to pay them to do it.
The state of West Virginia is so desperate to get young people vaccinated, they’re willing to pay them to do it.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.