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Big cats at National Zoo recovering after COVID-19 diagnosis

All the big cats at the Smithsonian's National Zoo that tested positive for COVID-19 are improving and eating, zoo officials said Friday, with two tigers and one lion testing negative Thursday.

October 1, 2021

CDC advises pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Federal health officials issued an urgent health advisory Wednesday for women who are pregnant or trying to do so to get their COVID-19 shots.

September 29, 2021

Illinois reports its first human case of rabies since the 1950s

An Illinois man who died after a bat bite this month became the first human case of rabies in the state in more than 50 years.

September 29, 2021

French drug company Sanofi drops plan for mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine

French drug company Sanofi said on Tuesday it is going to ditch its plans for creating its own mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine due to the existing supply of these shots.

September 29, 2021

Pfizer begins large trial to test anti-COVID-19 pill

Pfizer on Monday announced the launch of a large trial to test its investigational oral antiviral drug to prevent COVID-19 infection.

September 27, 2021

Mayor extends District ticket amnesty to Dec. 31

District Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday the city's ticket amnesty program will be extended to the end of the year.

September 27, 2021

More than 400 D.C. Fire, EMS workers claim religious exemption from COVID-19 shots: Report

More than 400 D.C. Fire and EMS employees are seeking a religious exemption for COVID-19 vaccines, according to reports.

September 24, 2021

CDC panel backs COVID-19 boosters for seniors, those with underlying conditions

A vaccine advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday approved COVID-19 boosters for more Americans, opening access to these extra doses for millions.

September 23, 2021

First opioid vaccines in clinical trials in the U.S.

Imagine being able to take a vaccine to avoid addiction to opioids. U.S. researchers have done more than just imagine: The first opioid vaccine clinical trials are already underway.

September 23, 2021

D.C. requiring COVID-19 shots for adults in schools, child care centers

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday new COVID-19 vaccine requirements for adults who are regularly in schools and child-care facilities and for student-athletes.

September 20, 2021

‘Story is not over’: Fauci, others say booster push is just starting

U.S. health officials said Sunday the "story is not over" after Food and Drug Administration advisers rejected President Biden's push to provide everyone with COVID-19 booster shots, saying incoming data may prompt regulators to expand the campaign despite moves to limit extra doses to high-risk Americans for now.

September 19, 2021

FDA advisory panel rejects COVID-19 booster shots for most Americans

An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration on Friday shot down Pfizer's request to approve booster shots of its COVID-19 vaccine for the general population, citing a lack of safety data, but did approve the doses for seniors and high-risk groups.

September 17, 2021