It’s been more than 15 months since our nation began its fight against COVID-19. The burdens and responsibilities of the pandemic have straine…
More than a dozen states quickly embraced new federal guidelines that say fully vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks indoors or out in most cases. But other states and cities and some major businesses hesitated amid doubts about whether the approach is safe or even workable.
Virginia is officially removing the mask mandate for people who are fully vaccinated following federal guidance released Thursday afternoon. Gov. Ralph Northam also plans to end all COVID-19 gathering and capacity limits in two weeks on May 28.
Virginia is officially removing the mask mandate for people who are fully vaccinated following federal guidance released Thursday afternoon. Gov. Ralph Northam also plans to end all COVID-19 gathering and capacity limits in two weeks on May 28.
Virginia reported 493 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the state’s cumulative case total during the pandemic to 669,219, the Virginia Depar…
LONDON (AP) — When London’s Science Museum reopens next week, it will have some new artifacts: empty vaccine vials, testing kits and other items collected during the pandemic, to be featured in a new COVID-19 display.
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday further expanded a coronavirus state of emergency from six areas, including Tokyo, to nine, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga repeated his determination to hold the Olympics in just over two months.
In one of the most significant shifts of the pandemic, federal officials announced Thursday that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or social distance in most situations. Exceptions include traveling on buses, trains, planes or other forms of transportation and when in prisons or homeless shelters.
WASHINGTON — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Every part of Virginia is now in Phase 2, which means anyone 16 or older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Appointments can be made throu…
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
With federal and state guidelines on the minimum age for vaccination now changed, school systems are adapting their ongoing efforts to offer vaccinations while school is still in session.
CDC issues new guidelines for fully vaccinated people
Virginia reported 579 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the state’s cumulative case total during the pandemic to 668,726, the Virginia Dep…
As the U.S. launches a campaign to vaccinate teens against COVID-19, public-health officials are leaping into action on a new strategy designed to involve family doctors, pediatricians and schools.
The CDC on Thursday will ease indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in many instances.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is providing $7.4 billion to expand the nation's public health capacity, including hiring school nurses to vaccinate kids, setting up a health care service corps and bolstering traditional disease detection efforts, White House officials said Thursday.
Sir Elton John personally phoned Olly Alexander to ask him to perform 'It's A Sin' at the BRIT Awards.
CVS and Walgreens locations in Virginia will start vaccinating the 12-to-15 age group on Thursday. Dena Potter, spokeswoman for vaccine distribution in Virginia, said the state's nine community vaccination sites will begin inoculating youths on Friday.
CVS and Walgreens locations in Virginia will start vaccinating the 12-to-15 age group on Thursday. Dena Potter, spokeswoman for vaccine distribution in Virginia, said the state's nine community vaccination sites will begin inoculating youths on Friday.
U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday — just as planned new guidelines say it's OK for people of any age to get a coronavirus shot at the same time as other needed vaccinations.
U.S. health advisers endorsed use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12 on Wednesday. The CDC is expected to accept its advisers' recommendation.
Virginia reported 561 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the state’s cumulative case total during the pandemic to 668,147, the Virginia De…
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have tumbled to an average of around 600 per day — the lowest level in 10 months. See the latest charts and maps tracking the numbers.
Sir Elton John and Olly Alexander used their BRIT Awards performance to send a powerful message about those living with HIV and AIDs, as they covered 'It's A Sin' by the Pet Shop Boys.
