Gov. Hogan Announces New COVID-19 Testing Centers As Hospitalizations Decrease
Hospitalizations in Maryland fell below 3,000 for the first time in more than two weeks, according to Maryland Department of Health data.
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Hospitalizations in Maryland fell below 3,000 for the first time in more than two weeks, according to Maryland Department of Health data.
The updated guidelines come after many public health experts have been recommending for months that people wear more effective masks -- particularly N95s -- and that the CDC change its guidelines on mask-wearing.
Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan has tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday.
Halfway into an Omicron-driven state of emergency, Gov. Larry Hogan praised Maryland's declining COVID-19 case rate and hospitalizations but warned residents "we're not out of the woods."
The White House is disputing the claim made by Gov. Larry Hogan that some states aren't receiving the COVID-19 tests they ordered because of the new federal program to distribute them for free.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations fell below the 3,000-mark for the first time since earlier this month as its positivity rate has dipped to 18%, according to data released Thursday by the state Department of Health.
Seam splitting infection and hospitalization numbers are starting to tick down slightly statewide after the Omicron surge broke all-time pandemic high records, according to data released by the state.
Students are encouraged to bring their own KN95 masks, but the school said a supply of the masks will be distributed around campus.
An Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday denied a petition for a temporary restraining order to block the mask mandate from being enforced.
The course comes as pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have risen nationwide and in Maryland.
A little more than 3,000 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as hospitalizations and the statewide positivity rate continue to dip, according to data released Wednesday by the state Department of Health.
After nearly two years of shutdowns, capacity limits and supply chain issues, restaurants are struggling.
Howard County officials on Tuesday announced they will pay over $16 million in bonuses to the county's full-time educators in a show of gratitude for their extraordinary efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thieves set their sights on businesses across Baltimore while most people were sleeping on Tuesday.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott visited schools throughout the city Tuesday morning as he helped distribute thousands of COVID-19 test kits and face masks.
The federal government has quietly launched its website to sign up for free Covid-19 tests, allowing people to order a maximum of four tests shipped directly to their household.
With cases and hospitalizations declining, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman Jr. defended the county's indoor mask mandate in the face of a lawsuit asking for a temporary restraining order to block the policy.
Maryland added more than 3,200 additional COVID-19 cases Monday as its positivity rate and hospitalizations continued to fall, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
The results of the study for both symptomatic and asymptomatic children could give parents and school administrators more trust in rapid tests.
Hundreds of saliva samples collected at Ripken Stadium Jan. 10 expired by the time they got to a lab in Texas.
A total of 329,687 Marylanders have gotten the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, 394 in the past day.
Maryland will provide $50 million in grants to child care providers to cover costs associated with the pandemic, Gov. Larry Hogan said on Monday.
Everyone tested at the center also took rapid tests, from which they got a result the same day.
The latest round of health department data shows hospitalizations fell by 156 during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of COVID-19 patients currently being treated by hospitals throughout Maryland to 3,122.
As the Omicron variant continues to surge, at-home COVID test kits remain scarce. To help, each Saturday through January, the Baltimore City Health Department is distributing free at-home rapid tests at all 22 Enoch Pratt Free Library locations.
Those with vehicles still stuck inside Empire Towers may be days away from getting their vehicles back, but there are concerns with the form that needs to be signed to do it.
Prosecutors have dropped the charges against a Baltimore police officer accused of pulling a shotgun on a woman in his home.
A former middle school teacher in Baltimore County who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing one of her students has been sentenced to three years behind bars.
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.
A 15-year-old student was robbed at gunpoint inside the bathroom of Northwest High School in Germantown, Maryland.
A former middle school teacher in Baltimore County who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing one of her students has been sentenced to three years behind bars.
A 15-year-old student was robbed at gunpoint inside the bathroom of Northwest High School in Germantown, Maryland.
Maryland State Police will be handling an investigation into Baltimore Police Department Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau, who was recently suspended.
Maryland's Allegany 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.
The best weekend weather will be Friday evening through Saturday as humidity levels fall.
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.
The Trump administration has repealed an executive order that sought to coordinate the efforts of federal, state and local governments to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
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Officials in Baltimore are warning people heavy traffic is expected downtown on Sunday when there will be back-to-back Ravens and Orioles games.
Pete Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night — and received another ovation from New York Mets fans still smarting over his departure for the Baltimore Orioles last December.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad Tuesday after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
Despite Judge Pamela White's decision to restore computer access to Baltimore's inspector general and order the city to respond to her subpoenas, the battle is not yet over.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
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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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.
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.
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The best weekend weather will be Friday evening through Saturday as humidity levels fall.
Warm and humid overnight in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Humidity falls throughout the day on Friday and decreases through Saturday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Jay O'Brien, Vice President of Broadcasting & Gameday Productions, joins us with what fans can expect at Sunday's game and information on a new pre-game entertainment experience called “The Uprising”.
Mixologist Molly Horn joins us in studio with two Ravens cocktails that are sure to be a hit at any tailgate event this season.
Chef Robert Stewart shows off some elevated game-day bites that fans can easily recreate at home or in the stadium parking lot.
WJZ is live in Dundalk with Mike Cornblatt checking out some of the delicious food items that will be available at the upcoming Ravens home opener TailGOAT.
Dr. Angela Allen, Head of School, and Emma Harris join us to talk about the Huffman Commons building and how it is impacting student life at Notre Dame.