COVID-19 In Maryland: Hospitalizations Top 1,800; Positivity Rate Reaches 17.58%
Maryland added more than 6,500 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as hospitalizations topped 1,800, according to the latest Department of Health data.
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Maryland added more than 6,500 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as hospitalizations topped 1,800, according to the latest Department of Health data.
Baltimore County council is expected to vote on the extension of the county's state of emergency during its meeting Monday, January 3rd.
Mass flight delays and cancellations continued nationwide on Monday during what's widely known as the busiest time of year for air travel.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski declared a local state of emergency Monday to shore up the county's COVID-19 response and announced plans to introduce an indoor mask mandate.
The COVID-19 surge is putting a strain on health care systems and first responders as 911 calls increase and staffing shortages out stress on the fire department.
Maryland courts have ordered that all jury selections be postponed until late January, citing the recent surge the state has seen in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is scaling back its hours in January as part of an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations surpassed 1,700 on Monday, according to the latest Department of Health data.
Travelers across the world faced a holiday full of flight delays and cancellations over the weekend as airlines faced COVID-driven crew shortages during one of the busiest travel times of the year.
Maryland reported more than 25,000 new COVID-19 cases over the holiday weekend, according to state health department data released Sunday.
Hampden United Methodist Church held its second Christmas Eve service Friday night. This is one of many churches whose doors were closed for the holidays last year, but now because of safety protocols like masks and vaccinations, they feel like they now can come together as a church community.
All in-person programs and events at Baltimore County Public Libraries will be suspended, effective Monday, until further notice due to the COVID-19 surge, Baltimore County officials said Thursday.
Flying to see family for the holidays this year? You might be met with delays and cancellations.
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health on Friday declared a hospital disaster at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, citing a recent explosion in COVID-19 patients.
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said she has tested positive for COVID-19.
United has canceled more than 100 Friday flights, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley is encouraging outdoor dining and events in response to a rising number of COVID-19 infections in Maryland, the city said Thursday.
Maryland added 6,869 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, breaking the state's record for a single-day increase for the second time this week.
Maryland surpassed 1,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations Thursday, triggering pandemic plans at hospitals statewide, as the Department of Health reported a new single-day high of 6,869 additional cases.
The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday reported 6,218 new confirmed COVID cases, by far the most recorded in a 24-hour period.
Mayor Brandon Scott on Wednesday announced that he's suspending all programs run by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks through the end of January, one of several steps he said the city is taking to get the spread of COVID-19 under control.
The Baltimore City Health Department will host 5 walk-up vaccine clinics across the area Thursday.
The District of Columbia government is imposing a series of COVID-19 vaccine mandates as it intensifies virus protocols in response to spiraling infection numbers and the march of the omicron variant.
Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Secretary Dennis R. Schrader is urging Marylanders to get tested for COVID-19 before meeting with family and friends indoors over the holidays.
Maryland reported 4,072 new COVID-19 cases and a double-digit positivity rate, according to health department data released Wednesday morning.
Inspired by Dancing with the Stars, 11 local leaders took the stage to raise awareness and funds to support Alzheimer's research, care, and support. The event raised $1.2 million.
José Ramírez homered twice, Brayan Rocchio had three hits and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Orioles 8-4 on Sunday to take three of four from Baltimore.
A Baltimore-area resident who recently returned from an international trip has been diagnosed with a case of the highly contagious measles.
Officers responded around 8:30 a.m. to the 300 block of E. Main Street, where an adult family member reportedly shot another adult family member.
A 24-year-old man riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Marriottsville Road in Howard County Saturday evening, according to police.
A Baltimore-area resident who recently returned from an international trip has been diagnosed with a case of the highly contagious measles.
A Freeze Watch is in effect for Eastern and Central Maryland for early Tuesday morning
Officers responded around 8:30 a.m. to the 300 block of E. Main Street, where an adult family member reportedly shot another adult family member.
Inspired by Dancing with the Stars, 11 local leaders took the stage to raise awareness and funds to support Alzheimer's research, care, and support. The event raised $1.2 million.
Howard County Police are investigating a shooting that injured a gas station employee in Columbia on Friday evening.
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.
Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City offers lamb cuddling and adorable animal encounters.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland introduces new ping pong pop-up.
The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore is welcoming the return of outdoor dining.
Stevenson University dedicated its new performing arts center to the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family, which features two state-of-the-art performance spaces and serves as Stevenson’s hub for theater, music, and dance.
José Ramírez homered twice, Brayan Rocchio had three hits and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Orioles 8-4 on Sunday to take three of four from Baltimore.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant — when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and drove in five to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
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
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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.
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.
Cooler temperatures move through Maryland to start the week
Cooler temperatures to start the workweek in Maryland
It's a showery Sunday in Maryland as colder air returns to the area.
A Freeze Watch is in effect for Eastern and Central Maryland for early Tuesday morning
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Memory Ball in Maryland raises $1.2 million for Alzheimer's