COVID-19 In Maryland: More Than 1K New Cases & 20 Deaths Reported Saturday
Maryland reported 1,376 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths, according to state health department data released Saturday morning.
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Maryland reported 1,376 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths, according to state health department data released Saturday morning.
Mayor Brandon Scott on Friday said he would not rollback part of the city's vaccination policy that allows employees to opt for regular testing instead of getting the shot, one day after President Biden enacted a stricter mandate for federal workers.
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.
Clouds increase through the afternoon and evening with rain chances returning on Sunday
Jackson Chourio hit a three-run homer, Sal Frelick singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the surging Milwaukee Brewers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Friday night.
Baltimore County police are investigating a shoplifting incident that led to a vehicle crash and a foot pursuit in Lutherville.
Thousands of people are flocking to Baltimore City this weekend, not just for the Ravens home opener, but for the Orioles and Arsenal games too. And though having fun and bringing home a couple of wins is, of course, top of mind for many, so is safety.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office announced that they solved a decades-old murder case during a Friday press conference.
The best weekend weather will be Friday evening through Saturday as humidity levels fall.
Thousands of people are flocking to Baltimore City this weekend, not just for the Ravens home opener, but for the Orioles and Arsenal games too. And though having fun and bringing home a couple of wins is, of course, top of mind for many, so is safety.
Baltimore County police are investigating a shoplifting incident that led to a vehicle crash and a foot pursuit in Lutherville.
The Harborplace pavilions could soon be no more to make way for the reinvention of the Inner Harbor. But some are still fighting an uphill battle to save them.
Jackson Chourio hit a three-run homer, Sal Frelick singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the surging Milwaukee Brewers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Friday night.
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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.
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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.
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.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
A dry Saturday in Maryland before rain returns
Clouds increase through the afternoon and evening with rain chances returning on Sunday
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The best weekend weather will be through Saturday as humidity levels fall.
Warm and humid overnight in Maryland
A dry Saturday in Maryland before rain returns
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Baltimore County police are investigating a shoplifting incident that led to a vehicle crash and a foot pursuit in Lutherville.
Thousands of people are flocking to Baltimore City this weekend, not just for the Ravens home opener, but for the Orioles and Arsenal games too. And though having fun and bringing home a couple of wins is, of course, top of mind for many, so is safety.
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