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Virginia Pharmacies to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on pharmacies to begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations.
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COVID-19 Cases on the Rise After Weeks of Decline
Health experts say new strains could be behind the increase of cases.
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How an Enslaved Man Helped Boston Battle a Devastating Disease 300 Years Ago
A 1721 smallpox outbreak, one of many Boston faced in its early years, led to the introduction in what is now the United States of inoculation, a medical advancement that saved many lives. And often overlooked in the history of that inoculation is an enslaved man named Onesimus.
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Maryland Vaccination Rate Lagging Behind: NBC News Analysis
Gov. Larry Hogan says he is confident vaccinations will pick up as more doses become available. A new mass vaccination clinic opened in Baltimore Thursday to help. News4’s Chris Gordon reports.
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VP Kamala Harris Visits Vaccination Site in DC's Ward 8
Vice President Kamala Harris visited a COVID-19 vaccination site in Anacostia Thursday morning as D.C. residents reported having trouble booking vaccination appointments. The visit was a chance for President Joe Biden’s administration to promote the vaccine and encourage people of color to trust the vaccine. Harris was greeted with applause from workers and customers at the Giant in Ward...
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How To Book a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment in DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia
COVID-19 vaccine appointments fill up fast and new ones can pop up with little to no warning. The best advice is to keep trying. Navigating the process can be complicated and usually means visiting several websites, with each requiring its own registration, or waiting on hold to try and book by phone. Here’s how to book an appointment depending...
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DC Residents With Medical Conditions to Be Eligible for Vaccine Starting Thursday
D.C. residents with qualifying medical conditions will be eligible starting Thursday to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Eligible residents will be able to book an appointment for as early as March 1 through the District’s vaccination website or by calling the D.C. coronavirus call center at 855-363-0333, the health department said. The health department said eligible conditions include the following:...
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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine ‘Safe and Highly Effective'
The latest COVID-19 vaccine, a one-shot dose from Johnson & Johnson, could receive emergency use authorization by the end of the week.
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Some Senior Citizens Unable to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Prince George's Even With Appointment
A Maryland woman who had made a vaccine appointment and her husband, who are both senior citizens, were still turned away. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports on how it happened.
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FDA Says J&J's 1-Dose Vaccine Is Safe and Effective, Paving Way for Approval
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19
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Drug Makers Promise More Vaccine
Pfizer and Moderna have pledged to up production of COVID-19 vaccine as states struggle to meet demand.
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‘Giving Hope' Fuels Vaccination Volunteers
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey talks with some of the hundreds of volunteers who are donating their time to help their communities.
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Drug Executives: Big Jump in Vaccine Supply Coming Soon
COVID-19 vaccine makers tell Congress to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month.
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US Reaches 500K COVID-19 Deaths
The grim milestone means the U.S. continues to lead the world in overall cases and deaths.
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Fauci Details Timeline for Vaccine Test Results on Young Children
Dr. Anthony Fauci laid out the timeline for COVID-19 vaccine test results that are currently being conducted on school-age children.
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COVID Task Force Announces Vaccine Delays, Vaccination Site Openings
Andy Slavitt, the White House senior advisor on the COVID-19 response, said on Friday there are delays in vaccination distribution due to the weather conditions across the United States. Slavitt announced that despite the weather conditions, five new vaccination sites would be opening.
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New Confusion Over Virginia's COVID-19 Registration Site
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on more confusion over the state’s new COVID-19 vaccination registration site.
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Crippling Weather Hampers Vaccine Deliveries, Distribution
Just as vaccine efforts ramp up and gain speed, the icy blast across much of the United States has injected more confusion and frustration into the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive.
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DC Opening Vaccinations to More Groups of Workers
More people will be eligible for vaccinations in D.C. on Thursday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday.
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Montgomery County Leaders Address Vaccine Distribution Problems
Montgomery County residents are growing frustrated as they face issues with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Leaders say part of the problem is there is no centralized state distribution site. News4’s Chris Gordon reports.