COVID-19 In Maryland: State Positivity Rate Falls Below 2%
More than 2.77 million Marylanders are fully vaccinated. State officials also reported that the state positivity rate fell below 2% to 1.98%.
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More than 2.77 million Marylanders are fully vaccinated. State officials also reported that the state positivity rate fell below 2% to 1.98%.
Maryland lawmakers announced more than $36 million in American Rescue Plan funding to support Maryland's COVID-19 response efforts.
How's this for a vaccine incentive? In addition to being entered into the state lottery to win cash prizes, some lucky people also are getting a grocery discount.
You may think that because many people are getting vaccinated, Covid testing is less of a priority, but the Maryland Health Department wants you to know that it's just as important as ever. The department is working to boost its testing numbers by bringing the tests right to you with mobile testing clinics.
Experts said we can expect to see COVID-19 metrics continue to fall or remain low this summer, but stress that vaccine efforts should continue to be the main focus.
Kizzmekia S. Corbett, who helped develop the Moderna COVID vaccine, will speak at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health class of 2021 convocation.
After Prince George's County officials announced they would be lifting all capacity and distancing restrictions for both indoor and outdoor sporting venues, Maryland Athletics announced it would welcome back fans at full capacity starting in the fall.
Maryland reported 228 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths Monday as hospitalizations and the state's positivity rate remain at their lowest since the start of the pandemic.
Children are at increased risk of accidental poisoning from edibles and other products made from marijuana, according to a new study analyzing calls to poison control centers from January 2017 through December 2019.
Maryland's COVID numbers are at their lowest point since the start of the pandemic, with the positivity rate sitting at 2 percent and fewer people being admitted to the hospital. This can be accredited to the state's widespread vaccine efforts.
A new study published Sunday indicates dogs might be able to lend a helping paw in the fight against Covid-19.
Maryland reported 521 new COVID-19 cases Saturday as hospitalizations dropped below 500, according to data from the state health department.
More than 2.7 million Marylanders are now fully vaccinated. But if you still need to get your shot, there is a new way to find out where to get one.
Federal authorities in Maryland have seized the domain name of a website accused of fraudulently offering to sell COVID-19 vaccines.
Over 2.7 million people are now fully vaccinated in Maryland and the state's vaccination rates, which were once behind others, now rank among the nation's best.
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will hold a public hearing to gather feedback on Baltimore's billion-dollar Inner Harbor redevelopment project.
Rainier, colder weather returns on Friday.
Opening day for the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday will bring traffic changes and parking restrictions.
The Baltimore Ravens turned down a collaboration effort with Elon Musk's tunnel company this week, the Ravens confirmed on Wednesday.
One person was injured after a two-alarm fire in Northeast Baltimore, according to City Fire officials.
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.
Wasserman and Lemberger bring kosher hot dogs to Baltimore’s Camden Yards.
The Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore is celebrating 15 years of the Red Shoe Shuffle.
Dr. Claire Bolander, Kaiser Permanente, shares safe ways to resume movement during pregnancy and postpartum.
March is National Nutrition Month, and the Maryland Food Bank is sharing more information about its nutrition program.
Baltimore’s Port Discovery is holding the Play It Forward fundraising event.
Opening day for the Baltimore Orioles is on Thursday, March 26, and the team is showing off what they have been up to at Camden Yards in the offseason.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland (24-9).
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
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.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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.
The weather in Maryland will warm up slightly for the Baltimore Orioles' home opener Thursday.
Rainier, colder weather returns on Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures get warmer leading to Orioles' home opener
Weather shaping up to be nice for Thursday's Orioles' home opener
Iran received a ceasefire plan from the U.S. as the Pentagon prepares to deploy more troops to the Middle East.
Senate Democrats continued to push for ICE reforms in an emerging deal to fund DHS.
The weather in Maryland will warm up slightly for the Baltimore Orioles' home opener Thursday.
A man was sentenced to 70 years for a 2024 non-fatal shooting in a Baltimore restaurant.
Maryland leaders shared an update on the effort to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after its collapse in 2024.