Maryland Health Officials Recommend Masks Indoors Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
Local health officials are strongly urging mask usage in indoor public places as COVID-19 cases are on the upswing.
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Local health officials are strongly urging mask usage in indoor public places as COVID-19 cases are on the upswing.
A new congressional report claims Baltimore-based Emergent BioSolutions ruined many more COVID-19 doses than were previously reported, and there were possibly attempts to try to hide that amount.
A medical expert at Johns Hopkins explained that various school districts will handle outbreaks differently.
"I am strongly recommending that masks be worn indoors or in public settings regardless of vaccination status," she said.
The new number of COVID-19 cases reported across the state on Monday is the highest it's been since January, and there are more than 250 hospitalizations for the first time since early March, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health.
COVID-19 cases continue to pile up in Maryland and the state's positivity rate hovers above 6%. But even as cases rise, risk of serious illness remains low.
The seven-day positivity rate for COVID-19 dipped slightly to 5.99%. According to the CDC's COVID-19 Community Levels, all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland still have a "Low" rate of transmission.
"I am fully vaccinated, boosted, and thankful for the robust protection the vaccine has provided," he said in a statement.
For the first time in three months, Maryland reported more than 1,900 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, according to the latest round of data provided by the state Department of Health.
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As of Tuesday, the CDC reports that 95% of adult Marylanders have at least one dose of a COVID-19 shot.
The State Center Vaccine and Testing site has expanded its on-site services to provide testing and treatment for people who have contracted COVID-19, according to clinic personnel.
By this summer, "decisions will need to be made" on who should be eligible for additional COVID-19 shots in the fall, and by June, the composition of the vaccines will need to be determined.
With COVID-19 numbers trending down, many say hope is on the horizon.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that more than $200 million in financing tools and new programs will be made available to create new affordable housing opportunities in Maryland.
Mayor Brandon Scott announced that he was restarting Phase 2A of the Key's Pointe development project in O'Donnell Heights, which was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the second time in as many days, Maryland reported more than 1,000 new COVID-10 cases on Friday.
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The Maryland Department of Health reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday for the first time in two months.
When one person is masked and others are not, it's called one-way masking.
Masks are now optional across virtually all forms of public travel in the wake of a federal judge's ruling striking down a federal mask mandate for air travel and mass transit.
The changes come one day after a federal judge struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods.
It is unclear clear how quickly the ruling will be implemented at airports or train stations across the country or if the Justice Department will attempt to block the ruling and file an appeal.
Philadelphia on Monday reinstated its indoor mask mandate after COVID-19 cases there increased by 50% in a two-week span.
Baltimore County police announced the arrest of a man in connection with a 2024 homicide on Friday.
Baltimore police have arrested a man for shooting and killing a father of three children as the victim worked at a corner store just blocks from the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.
Despite President Donald Trump's comments that Gov. Wes Moore is "not doing a good job," the president met with Gov. Moore, along with several other state governors, on Friday.
The cruise agency City Cruises is planning to end its operations in Baltimore in the spring of 2026 and move one of its ships to a port in Washington, D.C., the company announced.
A man is facing charges in connection with a school bus crash that killed a Harford County high school student and left another injured in September 2025, according to the State's Attorney's Office.
Maryland is seeing an uptick in mumps cases, with at least 26 reported so far this year, according to the State Department of Health.
The winter storm will impact Maryland on Sunday into Monday with plenty of snow and wind.
The cruise agency City Cruises is planning to end its operations in Baltimore in the spring of 2026 and move one of its ships to a port in Washington, D.C., the company announced.
Baltimore police have arrested a man for shooting and killing a father of three children as the victim worked at a corner store just blocks from the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.
Despite President Donald Trump's comments that Gov. Wes Moore is "not doing a good job," the president met with Gov. Moore, along with several other state governors, on Friday.
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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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
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The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
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President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
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In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A winter storm watch is in effect Sunday into Monday in several areas in Maryland.
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Maryland will see some accumulating snow on Sunday after a sunny start to the weekend.
The winter storm will impact Maryland on Sunday into Monday with plenty of snow and wind.
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A winter storm watch is in effect Sunday into Monday in several areas in Maryland.
A man is facing charges in connection with a school bus crash that killed a Harford County high school student and left another injured in September 2025, according to the State's Attorney's Office.
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A man is facing charges in connection with a school bus crash that killed a Harford County high school student and left another injured in September 2025, according to the State's Attorney's Office.
Baltimore police have arrested a man for shooting and killing a father of three children as the victim worked at a corner store just blocks from the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.