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Gov. Larry Hogan implored eligible Marylanders to get COVID-19 booster shots and announced the state is already gearing up to vaccinate children in a press conference Thursday.
The conference focuses on dealing with trauma kids may be experiencing after enduring the coronavirus pandemic, the battle against systemic racism and ongoing violence in the community.
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Health are finding that COVID variants are more airborne and that's why it's not only important to wear a mask, but also how you wear your mask that's going to mask a difference.
Cheryl Bost, a veteran educator and the head of Maryland's teachers' union, the Maryland State Education Association, told WJZ every school system in the state is having trouble filling positions, and the pandemic has sent those shortages into overdrive.
Students on the campus of Morgan State University are working with the American Red Cross to raise awareness for blood donations needed for people who suffer from Sickle Cell Anemia.
Gerber and Beech-Nut failed to properly test and remove baby foods with dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic from the market, while Sprout Foods Inc., Walmart's Parent's Choice and Campbell's Plum Organics baby food were lax in testing and controlling for heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium, according to a US Congressional report released Wednesday.
According to CDC data, more than 125,000 pregnant people have had confirmed cases of COVID-19 through Sept. 27, resulting in 22,000 hospitalizations and 161 deaths. Twenty-two of those deaths occurred in the month of August, the agency said.
At least,16,559 students have been quarantined, along with 784 staff members since schools reopened.
As the cooler months approach, doctors are once again warning families to protect themselves from the flu.
Maryland reported 972 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
Sixteen states have yet to vaccinate more than half of their residents, according to the CDC data, and almost 25% of the eligible population -- about 70 million people -- are not vaccinated.
Officials said there are fourteen positive cases and among them, a 12-year-old who is currently hospitalized and fighting for her life.
The Queen Anne's County Department of Health made an updated announcement on who is eligible for a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday.
Maryland reported 960 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
