COVID-19 In Maryland: State Positivity Dips Below 5%
Maryland reported 925 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
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Maryland reported 925 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
Public health officials are aggressively dispelling claims by right-wing media personalities who have been promoting an anti-parasitic drug used for livestock as a potential Covid-19 treatment.
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
The myth that kids can't get seriously sick from Covid-19 keeps getting debunked as more children get hospitalized during the Delta variant surge.
Maryland has reached its goal of vaccinating 80% of the population against COVID-19 before Labor Day. But the fight against this virus is not yet over.
Governor Larry Hogan announced Sunday morning that according to official CDC data, the state of Maryland has achieved the milestone of vaccinating 80% of adults with at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Gov. Larry Hogan, a cancer survivor, on Sunday said he has received a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, following federal and local guidance that immunocompromised people get booster shots to protect against the virus.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife are both hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.
Maryland reported 1,131 new COVID-19 cases and fifteen new deaths, according to state health department data released Saturday morning.
Residents with compromised immune systems can get a third additional shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at several locations in Montgomery County, including county-run clinics, the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday.
Doctors in Maryland are seeing more young patients with COVID-19. New infections among people age 0 to 29 have increased more than 700 percent in the past month in Maryland, according to an analysis of Maryland Department of Health statistics.
Maryland reported 1,206 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths, according to state health department data released Friday morning.
With an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, more Americans have recently made the decision to get vaccinated than in the last six weeks.
Mayor Brandon Scott said in a COVID-19 update Thursday morning that covid cases in the city have skyrocketed in the last month, but so has the rate of vaccines being administered.
Last week, concert promoter I.M.P. announced they would require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test as a condition of entering any of their venues, including Merriweather Post Pavilion. On Thursday, they announced that that requirement would be getting stricter.
Howard Community College announced that they will clear student debt for more than 2,000 students.
Maryland reported 1,060 new COVID-19 cases and nine new deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
The pace of Covid-19 hospitalizations is surging across the US, with the rates for children and adults under 50 hitting their highest levels yet, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Biden administration is prepared to begin offering the boosters the week of September 20, but Hogan said feds shouldn't wait.
When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he had tested positive for Covid-19, his office shared that he was treated with a therapy not yet approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, but one of the few shown to be effective against the virus: monoclonal antibodies.
In Maryland, data shows the number of COVID-19 cases among children has been steadily rising since July. Even as COVID-19 cases surge, students are returning back to the classrooms for in-person learning.
"Needing additional shots of a vaccine is not at all unusual. COVID-19 is a relatively new disease that's come about only in the last two years."
Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the Maryland Department of Health has instituted new vaccination protocols at the state's hospitals and nursing homes requiring that staff provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
A north Baltimore gym said it is the first in the city to require proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Scattered rain and a few storms could interrupt outdoor Sunday plans.
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.
Scattered rain and a few storms could interrupt outdoor Sunday plans.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office announced that they solved a decades-old murder case during a Friday press conference.
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.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
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.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
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Thousands of Ravens and Orioles fans are expected to soar into downtown Baltimore, which means a big boost for local businesses.
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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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.
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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A dry Saturday in Maryland before rain returns
Scattered rain and a few storms could interrupt outdoor Sunday plans.
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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.
Maryland Restaurant Week kicks off today, runs through Sept. 27