CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
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The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
The Biden administration announced steps to beef up its response to monkeypox on Tuesday, detailing plans to offer more vaccines and more tests to people who are most at risk of getting it -- including men who have sex with men and their partners.
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.
A new law taking effect Thursday, Oct. 1, creates additional enforcement measures for Maryland residents who register their vehicles out of state to avoid Maryland's vehicle registration requirements.
A Baltimore federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to follow additional measures at ICE holding facilities in downtown Baltimore.
Ronald Neverdon, 80, of Woodstock, pleaded guilty in August to 11 counts of child sexual abuse.
Seventeen people, including three Towson University students and two juveniles, were arrested in connection with a shooting near the university on Sunday.
On Sept. 11, a Maryland woman traveling on an American Airlines flight from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Miami allegedly removed her pants mid-flight and began touching herself inappropriately.
The caregiver accused of hiding the death of a Baltimore woman's father and taking control of his finances has been arrested on fraud charges.
Baltimore's inspector general is asking a judge to hold the city in civil contempt for failing to comply with a court order requiring access to city records and computer systems.
A Baltimore County softball coach has pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges involving a girl he coached.
Baltimore's City Council voted Monday to authorize the police department to "padlock" smoke shops that repeatedly violate the law by selling unlicensed cannabis or controlled dangerous substances.
Improving weather Tuesday and Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
After the Silver Diner filed a lawsuit to keep its restaurant open at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), supporters have organized a grassroots campaign with the same goal.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Columbia, Maryland has been ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for women due to its favorable conditions for good job prospects and positive health outcomes, according to a new survey released by the financial website WalletHub.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
Artist Ayana Gordon, AAMP'd, joins us in studio to talk about why she encouraging Baltimoreans to get outside and explore their neighborhoods to find custom artworks.
WJZ is live in Annapolis at the restaurant checking out their extensive menu and specialty craft-cocktails.
Executive Director Adam Frank joins us in studio to talk about his plans for the organization and the upcoming season opener "American Belonging".
Christine Feldmann, Anne Arundel County Public Library, shares some of the most challenged books of 2025, and talks about their upcoming Cheers to AACPL events.
WJZ is live in Aberdeen getting a preview of some of the attractions and food vendors that will be available at this year's Italian festival.
Tyler Loop's long field goal on the final play was a moment of double catharsis.
A Baltimore Ravens employee has set an ambitious goal for himself -- running seven marathons in seven days in an effort to raise $100,000 for the Brigance Brigade Foundation.
Tyler Loop sent the Baltimore Ravens home with a stunning victory and then got carried off the field at the Maracana on his jubilant teammates' shoulders.
Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal as time expired as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys, 34-31, on Sunday at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The regular-season finale between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees on Sunday was canceled because of sustained rain.
A Baltimore federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to follow additional measures at ICE holding facilities in downtown Baltimore.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Businesses celebrated Dolly Day by participating in fundraising efforts to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Harford County.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Maryland's Oceans Calling Festival announced on Friday it has canceled all days of the music event due to coastal flooding impacting the site in Ocean City.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Temperatures to rise into 80s in Maryland this week
Improving weather Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
Warmer weather returns to Maryland this week
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland this week
Skies eventually brighten this week as temperatures rise
Temperatures to rise into 80s in Maryland this week
Baltimore Banner: Special education complaints have increased in Maryland
$25.7M contract for Ocean City Beach renourishment after nor'easter
Stop Grace Coalition and Scientists push back against permit for Howard recycling plant
New Maryland law cracking down on out-of-state license plates starts Oct. 1