WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - As the nation marks the one-year anniversary of the novel coronavirus’ arrival in the U.S., the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has collected artifacts from the effort that could signal the beginning of the end of the pandemic.READ MORE: Smithsonian to reopen museum for first time in two decades with debut exhibit "FUTURES"The Smithsonian has collected the vial – and other materials – from the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which was administered to a healthcare worker in New York City on Dec.
14.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherSmithsonian officials noted that the World Health Organization identified COVID-19 as a "pandemic" on March 11, 2020.AdvertisementThey.