COVID-19 In Maryland: Hospitalizations Drop By 42 After Several Days Of Increases
Maryland reported 99 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
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Maryland reported 99 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
Any vaccinated Marylander between the ages of 12 and 17 will be eligible for a $50,000 college scholarship, Governor Hogan announced Wednesday. The system will use the same random generator system used for the state's VaxCash promotion.
Unvaccinated Marylanders accounted for 100% of all COVID-19 related deaths in June. Ninety five percent of all new covid-19 cases reported in the state last month and 93% of hospitalizations we also linked to unvaccinated residents, Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday.
Maryland health officials said 64 cases of the Delta variant were discovered here in Maryland -- with only a handful of people being hospitalized.
Maryland reported 55 new COVID-19 cases and one new death, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
Anne Arundel County's Health Department will be offering coronavirus vaccination clinics at four middle schools through the summer.
Maryland reported 47 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
Maryland reported 38 new COVID-19 cases but two new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning. Hospitalizations increased Monday.
States with below-average vaccination rates have almost triple the rate of new Covid-19 cases compared to states with above-average vaccination rates, according to new data from Johns Hopkins University.
Unvaccinated people do more than merely risk their own health. They're also a risk to everyone if they become infected with coronavirus, infectious disease specialists say.
Maryland reported 61 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths, according to state health department data released Sunday morning.
Millions of Americans have their lives and livelihoods back and are basking in a summer of freedom. But a divided nation's varied faith in vaccines and a more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus are thwarting hopes of a full declaration of independence from the pandemic.
Governor Larry Hogan announced Saturday afternoon that 75% of adults in the state have at least one dose of a COVID vaccine.
With so many areas in the United States witnessing low vaccination rates, the spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus will make it that much harder for the country to reach herd immunity, a top expert says.
Generally, vaccine coverage among young adults has been lower and increasing more slowly over time, compared to other age groups, according to a report published recently by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their intent to get vaccinated is also lower.
Maryland reported 85 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Friday as hospitalizations dropped below 100, according to state health department data.
As of 6 a.m. Thursday, the coronavirus state of emergency is lifted in Maryland. It means all covid-related restrictions in the state are no longer in effect.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh urged attorneys Thursday to offer pro bono assistance to Marylanders in need of civil legal counsel.
Maryland reported 75 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths Thursday as hospitalizations decrease, according to state health department data.
A 60-year-old woman from Brooklyn is the latest to claim $40,000 in Maryland's VaxCash sweepstakes!
Some good news for Orioles fans! Starting next week, masks will no longer be required at Camden Yards.
The mass vaccination sites in Howard County and Baltimore City close this week.
Baltimore County Schools announced that beginning July 1, masks will no longer be required in schools or offices. However, masks will be required on school buses.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and other city officials are holding a press conference Wednesday morning on the city's coronavirus response.
Maryland reported 36 new COVID-19 cases and one death Wednesday as hospitalizations remained the same, according to state health department data.
Two controversial immigration bills that limit local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE will soon go into effect in Maryland without Governor Wes Moore's signature.
The rain didn't stop a day of celebration in Annapolis today, as nearly 1100 graduates at the US Naval Academy marked their commission as officers in the US Navy or Marine Corps.
Mothers-to-be in Cecil County are left making new plans to deliver their babies, after the county's only birthing center announced it will be closing its doors.
Baltimore City Police say the officers who shot and killed an armed man in southwest Baltimore last week followed their training.
Baltimore Police are investigating two recent 'bump-and-rob' carjackings in Northwest Baltimore, where suspects intentionally strike a victim's vehicle before trying to take the car.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Howard County Circuit Court Judge Stephanie Porter sentenced Emmetson Zeah to two life sentences, plus 70 years, in the killings of Michael Robertson, 16, and Blake McCray, 15.
More than 850,000 Marylanders are hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, which is usually considered the kickoff to the summer travel season.
The three candidates for Baltimore County State's Attorney addressed public safety, the handling of sexual assault and juvenile crime cases, and the modernization of the office in a debate hosted by WJZ and The Banner.
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to steady rain impacting plans.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
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.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Distillery talks history and what’s new.
The owner of Tiny Brick Oven in Baltimore’s Federal Hill shares how its business was saved by a Christmas miracle.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory Monday night.
Jackson Holliday had been on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Greg Padgett has your Friday evening forecast | 5/22/2026
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to steady rain impacting plans.
Cooler temps in Maryland, more rain this weekend
More rain is forecast in Maryland through the weekend
Waves of drought-denting rain will continue through Memorial Day.
Two controversial immigration bills that limit local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE will soon go into effect in Maryland without Governor Wes Moore's signature.
Howard County Circuit Court Judge Stephanie Porter sentenced Emmetson Zeah to two life sentences, plus 70 years, in the killings of Michael Robertson, 16, and Blake McCray, 15.
Greg Padgett has your Friday evening forecast | 5/22/2026
The judge said the facts of the case showed Zeah had no remorse for the killings of Michael Robertson and Blake McCray at The Mall in Columbia.
Meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest forecast.