COVID-19 In Maryland: Positivity Rate Nears 5% As Hospitalizations Jump To Over 1K
Maryland reported 1,031 new Covid-19 cases on Monday as hospitalizations and positivity rate increased, according to data from the state's Department of Health.
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Maryland reported 1,031 new Covid-19 cases on Monday as hospitalizations and positivity rate increased, according to data from the state's Department of Health.
All local Maryland Health Departments will receive doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week, according to Mike Ricci, Gov. Larry Hogan's spokesperson.
Children may not need to be vaccinated for Covid-19 for parents to send them to camps or playgrounds this summer.
Passenger traffic has grown in recent weeks at BWI Airport, according to officials. Friday, March 26, was a new busiest day in more than a year at BWI Airport, with 22,968 departing passengers.
More doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination are on the way. Johnson & Johnson will deliver 11 million shots nationwide next week.
Virtual instruction may pose more risks to the mental health and wellness of children and parents than in-person learning, according to a study published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Maryland reported 14 new COVID-19 related deaths and saw a rise in hospitalizations on Saturday, according to data from the State Department of Health.
Maryland is extending the state's health insurance special enrollment period until the middle of August.
Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, who currently serves as a COVID-19 adviser for Gov. Larry Hogan, said recently he believes the virus originated inside a lab in Wuhan, China and "escaped."
This weekend, the Baltimore Museum of Art is reopening to the public after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baltimore City has opened a pre-registration list for any resident ages 16 or older that are interested in getting a coronavirus vaccine.
A total of 1,361 new coronavirus cases were reported on Friday, with hospitalizations staying above 900.
Johns Hopkins University launched a new tool Friday that tracks the coronavirus pandemic's impact on education.
With Maryland reporting a surge in new COVID-19 infections, Governor Larry Hogan is eager to get more people vaccinated.
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport officials say they are expected to have the busiest travel days of the COVID era this week.
The past month has been devastating for the family of Jada Sellers, the 17-year-old Milford Mill Academy honor student who was shot in Baltimore on July 31. For 12 days, doctors fought to save her life at Shock Trauma.
A Baltimore City police officer was arrested for allegedly raping a woman he encountered while on duty and was authorized to give a ride home in Harford County.
Video obtained by CBS News Baltimore shows two young girls crashing a scooter through the window of a business during a large youth gathering at The Rotunda in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood on Monday.
Arjun Sharma, wanted in a deadly New Year's Eve stabbing of his ex-roommate in Howard County, Maryland, has been taken into custody after fleeing to India.
Heavy rain and a few storms may move through tonight into Friday morning.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
An EF-1 tornado touched down during Thursday's intense storms in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, according to the National Weather Service.
OurBus co-founder Axel Hellman shares more about the new bus route as airfares have risen and low-cost flight options have become harder to find.
WJZ is at Live! Casino Maryland ahead of the launch of the new Luk Fu menu in collaboration with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.
Greg Padgett is checking out the upcoming Bromo Arts Walk scheduled for Thursday, September 10.
In celebration of National Dog Day, meet the four-legged guardians keeping geese off the green at Golf At CA. These pups have undergone intensive training to become working geese dogs.
Dr. Kurt Ela, licensed clinical psychologist with MedStar Health, discusses perfectionism and how that can increase stress and anxiety.
Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Thursday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a tiebreaking RBI double, Leody Taveras and Pete Alonso homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday night after squandering a five-run, first-inning lead.
Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels took a moment to chat on the field as the Ravens and Commanders held a joint practice on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs before leaving the game in the fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles routed the swooning St. Louis Cardinals 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball; Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
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.
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Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Rain chances resume into the evening in Maryland
Heavy rain and a few storms may move through tonight into Friday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered strong storms are possible on Thursday across Maryland
Rain and possible strong storms Thursday in Maryland
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