COVID-19 In Maryland: 1,142 New Cases Reported, Positivity Rate Up To 5.13%
Maryland reported 1,142 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
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Maryland reported 1,142 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
Omicron has more than 50 mutations and more than 30 in the spike protein, the part of the virus that causes the infection.
The Baltimore City Health Department will distribute a limited number of free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits to community organizations across the city, the agency said Tuesday.
Maryland reported 1,244 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
The Omicron variant — first discovered in South Africa — has 50 mutations, alarming health officials worldwide.
Following the discovery of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday urged Marylanders to get vaccinated against the virus or receive a booster shot.
Maryland reported 762 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
Maryland reported 905 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
The new variant Omicron was first reported in South Africa on Wednesday is mutating quickly. Health experts fear it could be more transmissible than the Delta variant.
The condition, known as MIS-C, can cause problems with a child's heart, lungs, kidneys and other organs.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, health officials are becoming more anxious about how holiday gatherings could impact our COVID-19 rates.
The Maryland Department of Health paused the release of the state's COVID-19 data on Thursday and will do so again Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
The program aims to increase access to convenient testing amid increased holiday season travel.
The funds will be used to purchase tablets and other software to help support remote patient monitoring.
If you have concerns, experts say there are some important questions to ask to help weigh your risk.
The city's average daily case rate more than doubled in the last two weeks.
Maryland reported 740 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
Maryland reported 832 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
In all, more than 95% of federal workers are in compliance with the Biden mandate, the official said, either by being vaccinated or having requested an exemption
According to data published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 196 million people, or 59% of the total US population is fully vaccinated.
Frederick County is continuing its efforts to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. On Saturday, the Frederick County Health Department held a clinic for kids ages 5 to 11, an age group that became eligible for the shot earlier this month.
Maryland reported 1,017 new COVID-19 cases and nine new deaths, according to state health department data released Saturday morning.
It's always impossible to predict what a flu season will look like, but Lynnette Brammer, lead of the CDC's Domestic Influenza Surveillance team, said reports of more flu cases have caught her team's attention and have her thinking flu season may have returned after its one-year break.
The president, in pushing for the Save America Act, claimed on social media that Maryland "just had 500,000 Fake Mail-In Ballots revealed."
Gunnar Henderson hit his 10th homer and was 4 for 5 with two RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
It is graduation season, which can be a time of celebration, but experts are issuing a warning as there is also an increased risk for scams as new graduates navigate jobs, housing, and finances for the first time.
Afternoon temperatures are expected reach into the mid to upper 90s through Wednesday
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
The president, in pushing for the Save America Act, claimed on social media that Maryland "just had 500,000 Fake Mail-In Ballots revealed."
Afternoon temperatures are expected reach into the mid to upper 90s through Wednesday
It is graduation season, which can be a time of celebration, but experts are issuing a warning as there is also an increased risk for scams as new graduates navigate jobs, housing, and finances for the first time.
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
Thousands are marking a new chapter around the country, including two Marylanders, a mother and son who both received their degrees on the same day.
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.
Here’s what to expect with the 2026 Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park in Maryland.
Laurel Park in Maryland is kicking off the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, considered a ladies day out.
Horse racing expert Frank Vespe talks Thoroughbred horse racing ahead of the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
Giant Food continues its annual tradition of making the Black Eyed Susan blanket ahead of Preakness.
Lohr’s Orchard in Maryland is preparing for the height of Strawberry season.
Gunnar Henderson hit his 10th homer and was 4 for 5 with two RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Baltimore Ravens will play four primetime games and one international game during the 2026 regular season.
Thoroughbred horse trainer Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history when the Preakness kicks off in Maryland.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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.
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.
Temperatures heat up into the 90s this week in Maryland
Afternoon temperatures are expected reach into the mid to upper 90s through Wednesday
Temperatures across Maryland will peak in the 90s over the next few days
Warmer weather in Maryland for Preakness weekend
Afternoon temperatures will top out just below record high levels
Temperatures heat up into the 90s this week in Maryland
Experts warn about scams targeting new graduates
President Trump points to Maryland mix-up in call to end mail-in voting
String of violence juvenile incidents raises concerns in the Baltimore area
Protesters demand end to horse racing after colt's death at Laurel Park