Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
7 Virginia school boards file lawsuit challenging Gov. Youngkin’s updated school mask order
Several school boards in Virginia have filed a joint lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Governor Glenn Youngkin's updated school mask order.
"Defeat the Mandates" activists gather in DC
Anti-vaccine mandate activists from around the country are in D.C. Sunday for the “Defeat the Mandates” rally Sunday
TSA reminds travelers not to forget their COVID vaccine cards behind at airport checkpoints
Don't forget to take your vaccine cards with you!
Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan tests positive for COVID-19
Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan has tested positive for COVID-19. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted the news Thursday morning.
Free government COVID test kits now available: Everything you need to know
A new federal website to request free COVID-19 test kits -- originally scheduled to launch Wednesday -- is online now.
DC opens long-term 'COVID Centers' for vaccinations, boosters and testing
D.C. announced the opening of four new 'COVID Centers' designed as long-term facilities for vaccinations, boosters and testing.
Montgomery County proposes vaccination requirement to enter restaurants and other establishments
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a resolution that would adopt a COVID-19 county-vaccination requirement to enter bars, restaurants, fitness centers and other establishments.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
DC’s new COVID-19 vaccination entry requirement begins this weekend
The District's new vaccine mandate takes effect this weekend. Beginning Saturday, venues across D.C. will be required to check for proof of vaccination before letting
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.
Snow closes COVID-19 vaccinations centers Monday across DC, Maryland, Virginia
COVID-19 vaccinations centers across D.C., Maryland and Virginia have closed Monday due to the snow storm moving across the region.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Anne Arundel County to reinstate indoor mask mandate amid COVID-19 omicron surge
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that an emergency indoor mask mandate will go into effect across the county on New Year's Eve due to surging COVID-19 cases.
Anne Arundel County Schools update COVID-19 quarantine guidelines
Anne Arundel County Schools are modifying their quarantine guidelines for those who test positive for COVID-19.
Jeannette Reyes says no symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19
Jeannette Reyes is back and working from home after testing positive for COVID-19.
DCPS students, staff required to test negative for COVID-19 before returning to school from break
All D.C. Public School students and staff will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before returning to school after winter break on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.