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.
Temperatures will peak near 90 this afternoon with even higher temperatures later this week
Baltimore County police are requesting the public's help in apprehending a suspect tied to an early-morning Parkville shooting on Saturday.
Four people were displaced after a single-family home went up in flames early Saturday morning in Cecil County, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Heat and humidity begin a comeback by Sunday afternoon
Baltimore fans can find a new Ravens x Under Armour merchandise collection exclusively at the Flock Shop.
Baltimore County police are requesting the public's help in locating a suspect in a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) released body-worn camera video Friday showing a shooting that took place on Aug. 22 near Lexington Market.
Temperatures will peak near 90 this afternoon with even higher temperatures later this week
Four people were displaced after a single-family home was fully engulfed in flames early Saturday in Cecil County, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
On June 3, investigators from Harford County responded to the Greater Baltimore Medical Center for reports of a rape and learned the suspect was one of their own.
The 2026 Maryland Renaissance Festival, also known as Ren Fest, starts this weekend. Here's everything to know about the dates, times and tickets.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
Greg Padgett is live from the Maryland State Fairgrounds checking out some traditional fair favorites, and exciting new exhibits and activities.
Brianna Becker, Managing Partner, shares some delicious items from their menu and discusses why the company decided to let guests help create the brand's next featured sandwich.
Professors Marquita Lister, Dr. Tyrone Stanley, and CJay Phillip join us to talk about the upcoming season, performances and what they look for in their performing arts students.
Chef Abraham joins us on TV Hill with a selection of menu items and shares how he got his start cooking as a former pro athlete.
OurBus co-founder Axel Hellman shares more about the new bus route as airfares have risen and low-cost flight options have become harder to find.
Baltimore fans can find a new Ravens x Under Armour merchandise collection exclusively at the Flock Shop.
Former MLB player Trey Mancini will retire as a Baltimore Oriole during a ceremony on Sept. 19 at Oriole Park, the Orioles and Mancini announced Friday.
Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Thursday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a tiebreaking RBI double, Leody Taveras and Pete Alonso homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday night after squandering a five-run, first-inning lead.
Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels took a moment to chat on the field as the Ravens and Commanders held a joint practice on Wednesday.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
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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Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
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.
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.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
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."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Temperatures will peak near 90 this afternoon with even higher temperatures later this week
Pleasant conditions in Maryland on Saturday.
Heat and humidity begin a comeback by Sunday afternoon
The rain chance for Friday evening is very low and Saturday is the pick of the weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
ArtFusion, an inaugural, immersive art festival, comes to Baltimore County.
Top high school baseball talent will compete in the UA Next All-America Game at Baltimore's Camden Yards on Sunday.
Pleasant conditions in Maryland on Saturday.
2 arrested in connection to shooting death of 5-year-old girl in Dorchester County
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