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Health experts have said that vaccination is the best way to protect against the virus' spread, and many have attributed the spike in cases to the large portion of Americans who are unvaccinated.
More employers, both public and private, are mandating vaccines for their workers now that the Pfizer vaccine has been fully approved by the FDA. Everyone working in hospitals and nursing homes in Maryland must have their first dose by Sept. 1 or submit to regular testing.
Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Florida and Arkansas have less than 10% left of their ICU bed capacity, according to data from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Maryland reported 1,078 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
As students head back into the classroom, we're continuing to see a spike in new COVID cases, but Gov. Larry Hogan said Maryland's fight against this virus is one of the best in the country.
A local student is working to fight cancer, and her efforts just got a big boost from a national charity.
Maryland reported 942 new COVID-19 cases and nine new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
Just as the state of Maryland surpasses a major milestone of administering 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations, the health department reports more than 1,000 new cases for the fourth day in a row. This comes as Baltimore County hosts two major events Saturday, the BMW Championship and the Maryland State Fair.
WJZ went inside a hospital room to interview a patient who contracted COVID-19.
The Maryland General Assembly on Friday announced plans to take up the state school board's proposed mask mandate for public schools.
More than 201,000 Marylanders enrolled in the Maryland Health Connection's Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment from March 16, 2020, to Aug. 15, 2021, according to the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, which administers the connection program.
A Maryland teacher said she was placed on leave after refusing to comply with a school mask mandate. Angela Harders, a special education teacher at Paint Branch High School, said she was taking a stand against forced masking, The Washington Post reported.
The Maryland Department of Health will continue to bring free mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics on the road through the Labor Day holiday.
Maryland reported 1,373 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths, according to state health department data released Friday morning.
A woman wanted for shooting a gas station employee during an attempted robbery in Columbia, Maryland, was arrested on Tuesday, according to police.
Churchill Downs Incorporated has reached an agreement to buy the trademarks and rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes brands for $85 million, the company announced.
Additional chances of rain are in the forecast through the weekend.
A Baltimore County husband has been charged with the murder of his wife, 23 years after she went missing, police said Tuesday.
Maryland's Attorney General and the Department of the Environment (MDE) are suing a Washington, D.C. water utility company over the Potomac River sewage spill that they claim contaminated the river.
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.
Havre De Grace has a new restaurant: Kooper's Saloon.
April is National Car Care Month, and AAA is reminding drivers that a few simple maintenance checks can go a long way in preventing breakdowns, improve fuel efficiency, and keeping vehicles road ready as spring travel ramps up.
WJZ is live at the American scratch kitchen in Bel Air, Maryland getting a sneak peak inside the new restaurant.
Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City offers lamb cuddling and adorable animal encounters.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
The Baltimore Ravens have 11 picks heading into the draft, beginning with the No. 14 pick in the first round on Thursday night.
José Ramírez homered twice, Brayan Rocchio had three hits and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Orioles 8-4 on Sunday to take three of four from Baltimore.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant — when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
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
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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.
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.
Mild weather returned to Maryland Tuesday.
Additional chances of rain are in the forecast through the weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Cold start on Tuesday, but temps warm near 60 in Maryland
Temperatures warm this weekend in Maryland
Woman in custody after video shows shooting at Howard County gas station
Baltimore County police investigating multiple "Peeping Tom" incidents in Towson
In this ASK A DOC, Dr. Christina Vrettakos talks about common warm-weather injuries and how to prevent them in kids.
A 4-year-old piano prodigy from Maryland got the chance to play at Carnegie Hall.
Alan Osmond died at 76.