Baltimore City Health Commissioner Concerned About Rising COVID-19 Cases
At this very moment, the United States is approaching a very grim milestone of one million deaths due to COVID-19.
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At this very moment, the United States is approaching a very grim milestone of one million deaths due to COVID-19.
Gov. Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan received their second COVID-19 vaccine booster shots today.
Colleges across the region are taking precautionary steps as COVID-19 metrics rise.
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.
"Mr. Millionaire" and his fiancée are waiting until the real-life check clears to decide how to spend the money.
Fed officials raised the central bank's benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday, its biggest single move in 22 years.
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.
The Vaccine Information Resource Assistant, or "VIRA," chatbot allows anyone to access trustworthy, accurate and up-to-date information on the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is asking for federal assistance for businesses impacted by the structural emergency at Empire Towers in Glen Burnie.
An anti-gun violence advocacy group rallied in Baltimore on Thursday, where seven people, including a 3-year-old boy, were shot the night before.
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.
It's been six months since a Baltimore federal judge issued an order setting standards for ICE holding rooms downtown. Now, she's considering whether the agency violated that order.
In a statement to WJZ, the Ravens apologized for the inconvenience and said impacted fans received a parking refund for the game, along with a $100 food and beverage voucher.
A 15-year-old Harford County student was arrested after the sheriff's office said the district's weapons detection system alerted staff to a loaded handgun at Joppatowne High School, where a student shot and killed a classmate just over two years ago.
Maryland lawmakers are calling for answers and an independent investigation into a clash between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, protesters and community members in Frederick County earlier this month.
In a statement to WJZ, the Ravens apologized for the inconvenience and said impacted fans received a parking refund for the game, along with a $100 food and beverage voucher.
A 4-year-old girl and six other people were hurt in a shooting Wednesday night on the Douglass Homes property in East Baltimore.
Humidity falls throughout the day on Friday and decreases through Saturday morning.
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.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Michael Hann, Chief of Medical Staff, shares important conversation starters when encountering someone who may be having a difficult time emotionally.
The 2026-27 BSO season kicks off on September 19 with Steve Hackman's The Symphony Era, a take on the music of Taylor Swift.
Essex Day Festival, one of the largest one day festival in Baltimore County, takes place Saturday September 19 on Eastern Blvd.
WJZ is live with Chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio as they talk about the handcrafted five-course menu, and what attendees can expect.
Adam Shapiro is making his homecoming to Maryland in October with wife, actor Katie Lowes, for a conversation on what it’s actually like to be Jewish in Hollywood.
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.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
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.
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.
Warm and humid overnight in Maryland
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Humidity falls throughout the day on Friday and decreases through Saturday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain chances and warmer temps Thursday in Maryland
Back-to-back Baltimore Ravens and Orioles games are forcing parking and tailgating changes around the ballpark and stadium. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warm and humid overnight in Maryland
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