Silent Spread Of Monkeypox May Be A Wakeup Call For The World
A monkeypox outbreak continues to grow in countries where the virus isn't normally found, putting global health officials on high alert.
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A monkeypox outbreak continues to grow in countries where the virus isn't normally found, putting global health officials on high alert.
"Enough, enough," President Joe Biden exclaimed over and over as he delivered an impassioned address to the nation imploring Congress to take action against gun violence after mass shootings he said had turned schools, supermarkets and other everyday places into "killing fields."
The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating a potential link between a hepatitis A outbreak and fresh organic strawberries.
Community transmission levels of COVID-19 in the Baltimore region have shifted from medium to high over the past two weeks, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As global health leaders investigate an unusual outbreak of monkeypox across more than a dozen countries, discussions in the United States have turned to vaccination against the disease -- and certain people exposed to the virus could be offered a vaccine.
Masks are now optional across virtually all forms of public travel in the wake of a federal judge's ruling striking down a federal mask mandate for air travel and mass transit.
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the country, including right here in Maryland, as opioid overdose remains among one of the state's leading causes of death.
U.S. health officials are warning the public not to eat certain brands of packaged salads, which they say are linked to two small, long-running listeria outbreaks in which three people died.
Maryland is suing agrochemical giant Monsanto over the toll the government believes the company's chemicals have taken on the state's environment, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said Tuesday.
In Maryland, the vaccines will mostly be given through pediatricians and school-based clinics.
Calling federal approval of COVID-19 booster shots "long overdue," Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday said Maryland will make the shots available immediately to any residents who need them.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday it expects the coronavirus will spread in the U.S. and asked citizens to prepare.
The flu season is still in full swing and it's likely to continue for several more weeks, and if you haven't gotten a flu shot yet, you should, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There's a good chance you or someone you know has had or will have shingles -- one in three U.S. adults will come down with it. But what exactly is the virus and how can you reduce your chance of getting sick?
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows three sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in prevalence in Maryland and the Baltimore metropolitan area.
The number of total drug overdoses jumped 54% each year between 2011 and 2016. In 2016, there were 63,632 drug overdose deaths.
U.S. officials have announced that the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has resigned because of financial conflicts of interest.
Life expectancy for Americans in 2015 declined by .1 year, from 78.9 to to 78.8, according to the CDC.
For the first time, a U.S. patient has been infected with bacteria resistant to an antibiotic used as a last resort treatment.
The nation seems to be kicking its smoking habit faster than ever before.
Playground concussions are on the rise, according to a new government study, and monkey bars and swings are most often involved.
U.S. health officials on Tuesday released a draft of long-awaited federal guidelines on circumcision, saying medical evidence supports having the procedure done and health insurers should pay for it.
A World Health Organization official says there could be up to 10,000 new cases of Ebola per week within two months.
Number of HIV diagnoses among younger gay men increased from 2002 to 2011.
New study finds doctors may be giving inappropriate treatments to patients with flu virus.
A woman says she reported structural concerns about the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie to Anne Arundel County officials in 2021 — nearly five years before the building was evacuated over safety concerns.
A man was convicted nearly nine years after an off-duty Washington, D.C. police officer was shot to death while sitting in a parked car in Baltimore.
A public health researcher at Johns Hopkins University was detained by immigration officers while boarding a domestic flight at Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport this week.
Sabrina Tapp-Harper successfully defeated incumbent Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen, but her lawsuit against him is still moving forward.
Camp Open Arms, a camp for children with limb differences, was held this week at Camp Running Bear in Baltimore County.
A public health researcher at Johns Hopkins University was detained by immigration officers while boarding a domestic flight this week.
A woman says she reported structural concerns about the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie to Anne Arundel County officials in 2021 — nearly five years before the building was evacuated over safety concerns.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The state will provide an $800 credit and admissions support for students disenrolled at Howard University who decide to attend other universities in Maryland.
Low humidity, a refreshing breeze, and comfortably warm temperatures will provide Maryland a beautiful Thursday.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
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.
More than 35,000 Maryland residents have lost their SNAP benefits since the federal government enacted new rules for the program last November.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas takes us around town to Wellspring of Life Farm in Monkton where volunteers provide animal therapy for Maryland residents experiencing emotional, cognitive and physical challenges.
Veketia Gibson, owner of Thighs N' Fries, joins us in studio with the inspiration behind her business and how she hopes to continue growing.
Mother, veteran and entrepreneur Christa Bright talks about the importance of work-life balance and previews her upcoming Working Moms Conference.
Flix Bus CEO Kai Boysan shares summer travel trends, why more people are turning to buses and tips to travel affordably.
The Be More Belles Back to School Conference is for Baltimore- area girls in grades 6–12 and focuses on mental wellness, leadership, healthy living, conflict resolution, and sisterhood.
Excitement was in the air at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday as fans got their first look at the 2026 Baltimore Ravens.
"The 69 thing," Jackson said. "The ratings, whatever it is. I've seen that. People were tagging me."
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike has passed his physical and has been removed from the physically unable to perform list.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
Nice weather in Maryland to end July
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
First Alert Meteorologist Tim Williams walks through our forecast, projecting warm weather today and friday with potential storms later in the weekend.
Low humidity, a refreshing breeze, and near-normal temperatures are expected in Maryland on Friday.
Nice weather in Maryland to end July
$800 credits offered to disenrolled Howard University students
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