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The variant has not yet been detected in the US. But if it's not already in the country, it's arrival is almost inevitable, said Dr. Francis Collins, director of the US National Institutes of Health.
The Baltimore City Health Department will distribute a limited number of free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits to community organizations across the city, the agency said Tuesday.
As soon as South Africa announced the spread of a new and troubling variant last week, scientists went to work.
After a new variant with the unwieldy scientific name of B.1.1.529 was discovered last week in South Africa, observers might have expected WHO to name it after the next Greek letter on the list: Nu.
The University of Maryland's School of Public Health is set to receive a $100,000 federal grant to upgrade an Environmental Protection Agency mapping tool that tracks issues such as the concentration of homes with lead paint, proximity to traffic, the ozone level in the air and other hazards.
Maryland reported 762 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
Maryland reported 905 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
The new variant Omicron was first reported in South Africa on Wednesday is mutating quickly. Health experts fear it could be more transmissible than the Delta variant.
The condition, known as MIS-C, can cause problems with a child's heart, lungs, kidneys and other organs.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, health officials are becoming more anxious about how holiday gatherings could impact our COVID-19 rates.
The Maryland Department of Health paused the release of the state's COVID-19 data on Thursday and will do so again Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
If you have concerns, experts say there are some important questions to ask to help weigh your risk.
A local mother shares her experience with WJZ after suffering a stroke, and her doctor sheds light on the treatment credited with her remarkable recovery.
The city's average daily case rate more than doubled in the last two weeks.
Maryland reported 740 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
Spice and flavorings company McCormick announced on Tuesday that it's combining with Unilever's foods division, which includes brands like Hellmann's and Knorr.
Temperatures warm into the 80s in many neighborhoods with low rain chances across the board
A Maryland man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he fired shots into an occupied home in 2025, according to the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office.
The Attorney General released body camera video that shows the moment when Howard County police shot and killed an armed man during a mental health call.
After years of preparing, NASA astronaut and Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman will take a trip around the moon, which could pave the way for planned moon landings in 2028.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
Check out some of the vendors at Broadway Market in Baltimore.
Tania Rachkoskie, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Goucher College, shares how Goucher is expanding access to higher education for area students through several new programs.
Meet the women behind Sandy Bottom Cocktails.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore unveiled a 90s themed pop-up.
Baltimore Orioles’ Assistant General Manager talks about the 2026 season.
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings and Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander had seventh-inning RBIs to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on opening day Thursday.
Fans flocked to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, March 26, under sunny skies, to watch their beloved Orioles open the 2026 season against the Minnesota Twins.
Each year, thousands of Baltimore Orioles fans flock to bars along Washington Boulevard, turning the street into a full-blown block party for opening day.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
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.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
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.
Temperatures warm into the 80s in many neighborhoods with low rain chances across the board
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Warmer temperatures in Maryland this week, with rain chances
Warmer, wetter weather in Maryland this week
Maryland will continue to see a warming trend Monday, along with gusty winds.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Police said 25-year-old Alexander LaMorie was killed after he approached officers with a knife during a mental health crisis in Columbia, Maryland. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Police said 25-year-old Alexander LaMorie was killed after he approached officers with a knife during a mental health crisis. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Warmer temperatures in Maryland this week, with rain chances
Howard County police release body-worn footage of shooting that killed man with autism