Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
Town holds parade for 5-year-old boy who completed 3 years of chemotherapy
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
A 5-year-old boy was treated to a parade in his town for completing three years of chemotherapy treatments.
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.
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.
DC to launch pre-registration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments
The District will launch a pre-registration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments on Wednesday.
The District will launch a pre-registration system for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments on Wednesday.
DC raw food business won’t open until mask order is lifted, owner says
A D.C. raw food business says it won’t open its doors until the city has lifted its mask order.
A D.C. raw food business says it won’t open its doors until the city has lifted its mask order.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
64% of Marylanders say they’ll get vaccine ‘as soon as possible’, some still hesitant
The majority of Marylanders say they will get the coronavirus vaccine “as soon as possible,” according to a newly released Goucher College poll.
The majority of Marylanders say they will get the coronavirus vaccine “as soon as possible,” according to a newly released Goucher College poll.
Maryland continues COVID-19 vaccine rollout; long wait times at some mass vaccination sites
There's still no timeline on when Maryland will move into Phase 2 of vaccinations according to Acting Health Secretary Dennis Schrader.
There's still no timeline on when Maryland will move into Phase 2 of vaccinations according to Acting Health Secretary Dennis Schrader.
COVID-19 pandemic forces Metro to consider massive cuts
D.C.’s Metro system is looking at a number of major cuts after the COVID-19 pandemic decimated its ridership over the course of the past year.
D.C.’s Metro system is looking at a number of major cuts after the COVID-19 pandemic decimated its ridership over the course of the past year.
Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
Unpredictability of COVID-19 severity may come down to antibody response, study shows
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
Maryland declares March 5 as 'COVID-19 Day of Remembrance'
It’s been one year since the first confirmed coronavirus case in the D.C. region. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declared today as COVID-19 Day of Remembrance.
It’s been one year since the first confirmed coronavirus case in the D.C. region. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declared today as COVID-19 Day of Remembrance.
Governor Larry Hogan marks 1 year since Maryland’s first coronavirus cases
Friday marks one year since the first cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Maryland.
Friday marks one year since the first cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Maryland.
Parents question school protocols regarding common children’s ailments overlapping with COVID symptoms
As most students in the D.C. region return to in-person learning, many parents are wondering how will schools handle the usual sniffles, colds and allergies in COVID-19 times?
As most students in the D.C. region return to in-person learning, many parents are wondering how will schools handle the usual sniffles, colds and allergies in COVID-19 times?
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.