Baltimore City Releases New COVID-19 Dashboard and Vaccine Incentive
The city is now showing on its coronavirus dashboard the percentage of people vaccinated in neighborhoods to show the public how they're making decisions about restrictions.
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The city is now showing on its coronavirus dashboard the percentage of people vaccinated in neighborhoods to show the public how they're making decisions about restrictions.
Maryland has around 150,000 federal employees but the expanded vaccine requirements announced Thursday by President Joe Biden will affect so many more.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman released a statement Friday in regards to the school bus driver shortage impacting Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
With more than 75 million eligible Americans still not vaccinated, hospitals in many states overwhelmed and fears that cases could grow further in the fall, experts and officials are scrambling to slow the Covid-19 pandemic.
Maryland reported 1,553 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths, according to state health department data released Friday morning. The percentage of people testing positive decreased by 0.02, currently sitting at 4.67%.
More than 101,000 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, according to data Thursday from the US Department of Health and Human Services. Now, some patients wanting urgent care won't get it because so many beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients.
Thursday, the president highlighted a six-step approach for tackling covid. It's the most sweeping rules to date.
Officials announced that Baltimore City's vaccination rate is among the top three percent in U.S. jurisdictions with similar vaccination rates. The city is also in the lowest 20 percent for cumulative covid-19 incidence rate and lowest 30 percent for mortality rates, according to research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Members of community organizations in areas with low vaccination rates will go door-to-door to encourage residents to get the shot and provide health education as part of a new state program, the Maryland Department of Health announced on Thursday.
Governor Larry Hogan announced that all Marylanders 65 or older that live in congregate and nursing homes now qualify for booster shots.
Food insecurity among families with children rose in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic upended the US economy, according to a US Department of Agriculture report released Wednesday.
Parents in Carroll County thanked the school board for making masks optional in the classroom and some are begging to uphold their stance as a state mask mandate is a possibility for Maryland Public Schools.
Some very excited students and teachers are now back in class full-time at Anne Arundel, Carroll and Harford county schools.
Maryland reported 701 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
Just as many Marylanders return from Labor Day weekend vacations and head back to school, more people are testing positive for COVID-19.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that 97.5 percent of residents 65 and older have received at least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine. Nearly, 94 percent of residents 65 and older are fully vaccinated against covid-19.
Harford County officials announced that they will begin accepting applications for grants to help local businesses and nonprofits with telework and online operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland has given at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 95% of the seniors in the state, Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday.
August saw an explosion of Covid-19 cases when some schools resumed in-person classes without mask measures in place and tens of thousands of students and staff were forced into quarantine
Summer is coming to an end and with it, hopes of getting covid under control.
Some hospitals in the United States are close to full capacity as Covid-19 continues to spread, and soon officials could be making choices about who gets an intensive care unit bed, Fauci said.
Maryland reported 1,027 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
Baltimore's city council unanimously approved a bill on Monday that bars city police from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts and bans immigration officers from city buildings.
These centers have come under fire recently as energy bills continue to skyrocket for many Marylanders.
Charges won't be filed in a shooting that killed a knife-wielding man who attempted to punch officers during a domestic response in Baltimore County last December, according to the Maryland Attorney General's Office.
Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, was arrested and charged with murder in Maryland.
BWI and airports across the country are facing staffing shortages, as TSA agents continue to be affected by the partial government shutdown and by stalled efforts to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Baltimore's city council unanimously approved a bill on Monday that bars city police from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts and bans immigration officers from city buildings.
BWI and airports across the country are facing staffing shortages, as TSA agents continue to be affected by the partial government shutdown and by stalled efforts to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, was arrested and charged with murder in Maryland.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Rep. McClain Delaney met with leaders in Washington County amid concerns about plans to establish an ICE detention center near Hagerstown.
These centers have come under fire recently as energy bills continue to skyrocket for many Marylanders.
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.
Actor Johnny Alonso talks about a new series where WJZ's Marty Bass has a recurring cameo.
The Black Wall Barn and Lodge is opening March 24 at the Rotunda in Baltimore.
We are getting a sneak peak inside the new Barn and Lodge located at the Rotunda in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Tyrone Stanley, coordinator and assistant professor of Musical Theatre in the Fine and Performing Arts Program, shares what makes Morgan's fine arts program so special and upcoming performance information.
Fort McHenry in Baltimore is preparing for cherry blossom season. Peak bloom is expected between April 3 and April 5.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland (24-9).
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
Colder weather for Maryland through early Wednesday
Chilly, breezy spring Tuesday in Maryland
Breezy, chilly Tuesday in Maryland
Despite a warm start to spring in Maryland, rollercoaster temperatures will remain through Wednesday.
Temperatures rebound on Wednesday Afternoon
Colder weather for Maryland through early Wednesday
Baltimore City Council passes bill to protect immigrants
Baltimore City bill would put one-year pause on data center development
Chilly, breezy spring Tuesday in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers consider bill to name Megalodon as state's official shark