More than 522K Marylanders have received bivalent booster shot, officials say
More than 522,000 Maryland residents have received a bivalent booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Maryland Department of Heath said.
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More than 522,000 Maryland residents have received a bivalent booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Maryland Department of Heath said.
The decision by federal health officials expands access to the updated shots for younger children.
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
Lauren Garder's dashboard became a key resource and now tracks global cases, deaths, vaccines and more.
Baltimore City Public Schools used a forum known as "Super Outreach Sunday" to connect with the parents and guardians of its students on Sunday.
Regulators want new vehicles to use blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
The announcement comes a day after the CDC approved the adapted vaccine. Everyone 12 and older is eligible for the new shot.
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
A lawsuit alleges that Kevin Ward, who died by apparent suicide in January, used the money to purchase cars and sports memorabilia.
"The dollars are there to make sure that we can open up our schools with sufficient educators," the education secretary said.
After two and a half years of social distancing and quarantine after exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed its guidelines for COVID-19.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
There are big question marks around what might happen next, as the coronavirus' evolution remains quite elusive 2½ years into the pandemic.
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again after recovering from a bout with the deadly virus.
U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time this year.
COVID-19 cases continue to spike as the Omicron BA.5 subvariant spreads across the country.
Unlike Moderna's and Pfizer-BioNTech's mRNA vaccine, Novavax's vaccine was created using a trace amount of the COVID spike protein, resulting in immune response from the human body, which is boosted by another substance.
COVID-19 remains a constant problem even as many Americans continue to venture out after more than two years of the pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccines for young children are on the way to Maryland days after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided the shots should be made available to children under the age of five.
Side effects most commonly included pain at the injection site, and sometimes there was swelling or redness.
The first COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of five will soon be administered in Maryland and across the country.
Shots can't be given until the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisers have voted on whether to recommend them -- a vote is scheduled for Saturday -- and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed off on that recommendation.
Fauci is Biden's chief medical adviser and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He was a leading member of the White House coronavirus task force under former President Donald Trump.
The US could be vaccinating infants, toddlers and preschoolers against Covid-19 within days.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for signing bills ending law enforcement's cooperation with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling it "despicable."
This is the second time in the past few weeks that local police in our area have been mistaken for ICE.
Police body-worn camera footage shows the response to a fiery crash that killed a teenage girl following a pursuit by an officer in Howard County on January 17.
An 11-year-old boy was struck by a car during a fight near a school in Baltimore, according to police.
The bill would require pet cremation businesses to register with the state, keep detailed records, and provide pet owners with written documentation, including the type of cremation requested and identification information for the animal.
An 11-year-old boy was struck by a car during a fight near a school in Baltimore, according to police.
This is the second time in the past few weeks that local police in our area have been mistaken for ICE.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for signing bills ending law enforcement's cooperation with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling it "despicable."
Police body-worn camera footage shows the response to a fiery crash that killed a teenage girl following a pursuit by an officer in Howard County on January 17.
The bill would require pet cremation businesses to register with the state, keep detailed records, and provide pet owners with written documentation, including the type of cremation requested and identification information for the animal.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Baltimore boxing trainer Calvin Ford talks about training Chrisean Rock.
WJZ visits the Henry G. Parks Exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland debuts new programs and exhibitions in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
Lena Waithe stopped by the WJZ studio to talk about the inspiration and creation of trinity, which runs now through March 8, 2026 at Baltimore Center Stage.
Visiting Judy's Island Grill II in Maryland for Caribbean food.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, and the rest of the squad will follow later this week.
Buzz Williams took some time to address the big picture of a season gone wrong.
The Ravens announced Tuesday that Weaver will be their defensive coordinator under new coach Jesse Minter.
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Chance of wintry weather in Maryland on Sunday
Snow possible by the end of the weekend in Maryland
Rainy end of week in Maryland, followed by snow chances
Marylanders could see scattered storms on Wednesday with weekend storms expected.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The boy has had two surgeries since the incident Tuesday. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Chance of wintry weather in Maryland on Sunday
Police in Baltimore County mistaken as ICE, with tensions high
White House press secretary criticizes Maryland's ban on 287(g) agreements