Calls For Change After Hopkins Study Finds Harassment Prevalent For Health Officials
Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that during the first year of the pandemic across Maryland and the U.S., there were nearly 1500 reports of harassment identified
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that during the first year of the pandemic across Maryland and the U.S., there were nearly 1500 reports of harassment identified
Even though head-to-head comparisons with BA.1 indicate that BA.2 is not more likely to lead to hospitalization, this variant has the potential to overwhelm health care resources in the US once again if it finds enough vulnerable people to infect.
A new study shows an uptick in the harassment of health officials during the initial phase of the pandemic.
Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) wants to see Henrietta Lacks receive a Congressional Gold Medal for the contributions she has made to modern science.
Covid-19 cases were up 48% in the UK last week compared with the week before. Hospitalizations were up 17% over the same period.
Marylanders are divided over the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in various parts of the state over the past month, according to a recent Goucher College poll.
If living in a Covid world has taught us anything, it's that the coronavirus can surprise even the smartest public health experts, and the world certainly isn't out of the woods yet.
Trees in some Washington neighborhoods have begun to blossom, but not around the Tidal Basin — the main focus for tourists and photographers.
Mayor Brandon Scott announced on Friday that he would steer $100 million from American Rescue Plan Act funds toward addressing the thousands of vacant and dilapidated houses that haunt Baltimore—like the one that killed three firefighters in January.
Baltimore City Hall and all municipal buildings will reopen to the public on a limited basis starting Monday, April 4, Mayor Brandon Scott said on Thursday.
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services says the state gets enough Paxlovid every two weeks to treat 200 people. Mississippi has enough Paxlovid sitting unused on pharmacy shelves to treat 2,846 people, according to the state Department of Health.
Matt Birk, a center with the Baltimore Ravens for three seasons and member of the Super Bowl XLVII championship team, is joining the ticket of Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen, a Republican.
Prince George's County will let its COVID-19 state of emergency expire on Wednesday at 5 p.m., County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said.
Maryland's case rate, positivity rate, and hospitalizations are all at their lowest points in more than eight months, per the Maryland Department of Health.
Truckers from across the nation converged on the Hagerstown Speedway to protest COVID-19 mandates on Saturday.
Police may close certain road to "minimize the impacts of these demonstrations" and will provide updates when they come.
The CDC last week released new metrics under which 70% of all Americans live in an area deemed "low risk."
Face masks will be optional on the Coppin State University campus starting March 7, president Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins said Friday.
According to new CDC metrics, nearly 70% of the United States population resides in areas where masks are no longer required.
A mask mandate in the Maryland State House and offices of the Maryland General Assembly will end on Monday, legislative leaders said.
Maryland State Police said Thursday they're prepared for convoys looking to disrupt local traffic to protest COVID-19 protocols and are coordinating with other agencies in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. to respond if needed.
For the first time in over seven months, Maryland's COVID-19 positivity rate has fallen below 2%, according to data released Thursday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Starting later this month, masks will no longer be required in Baltimore City schools, the school district announced Wednesday.
Fewer than 400 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19 as hospitalizations and the statewide positivity rate continue to fade, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is back following a deadly pandemic that led to the cancellation of many festivals and prompted many businesses to shutter their doors.
A man was found guilty of shooting and killing 23-year-old Britrain Gray in an Anne Arundel County McDonald's drive-thru window in 2022.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a "State of Preparedness" in anticipation of a winter storm that could bring inches of snow, dangerously cold temperatures, and ice across the state this weekend.
A man who was shot by immigration enforcement officials in Maryland on Christmas Eve is facing federal charges of resisting arrest, according to court documents obtained by WJZ.
It was the third time this year that Baltimore officers shot someone, and the second police shooting in two days.
Maryland's new proposed congressional map is an attempt to redraw the state's eight districts.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures to Maryland this weekend.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a "State of Preparedness" in anticipation of a winter storm that could bring inches of snow, dangerously cold temperatures, and ice across the state this weekend.
A man was found guilty of shooting and killing 23-year-old Britrain Gray in an Anne Arundel County McDonald's drive-thru window in 2022.
A man who was shot by immigration enforcement officials in Maryland on Christmas Eve is facing federal charges of resisting arrest, according to court documents obtained by WJZ.
It was the third time this year that Baltimore officers shot someone, and the second police shooting in two days.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass gets a behind-the-scenes look at Mount Royal Soaps in Baltimore
WJZ gets a tour of the Chesapeake Welcome Center at Harford Community College.
Baltimore school teacher by day and comedian by night, Desi Alexander returns home to document a full-circle moment.
Walter Clubb has spent decades making models of historic Maryland ships.
Kennedy Krieger Institute in Maryland discusses it art program.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise's all-out pursuit of its top candidate.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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
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.
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.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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 Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Snow, ice, arctic cold this weekend in Maryland
Winter blast coming to Maryland this weekend
Marylanders can expect to see some snowfall and frigid temperatures this weekend.
Maryland is expecting to see some winter weather this weekend after a mid-week warm-up.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has a look at how people are getting ready for the weekend storm.
Snow, ice, arctic cold this weekend in Maryland
Federal authorities charge man shot by ICE agents in Maryland
Marylanders prepare for impacts from major winter storm