Maryland Health Officials Turning To Churches To Close Vaccine Equity Gap, Hold Clinics
Local health departments are trying out new methods to reach people who are getting vaccinated at lower rates.
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Local health departments are trying out new methods to reach people who are getting vaccinated at lower rates.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore said it will not making any changes to its covid-related restrictions for gatherings for mass, despite the state lifting capacity restrictions Friday evening.
Nearly 1,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in Maryland Friday, while hospitalizations decreased.
Several people are quarantining after positive coronavirus cases were reported at one Baltimore City school and a possible COVID exposure was reported at another.
The Baltimore Orioles announced Friday they will host 11,000 baseball fans during games at Camden Yards this season.
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott announced Thursday it is too early to lift restrictions this week, even though much of Maryland will get rid of capacity limits on restaurants and retail starting Friday night.
It's been more than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended travel plans for so many people. Now, it seems some of those plans will go the distance.
In a new interview with Politico, Gov. Larry Hogan defended lifting many capacity restrictions Friday at 5 p.m. while continuing to make masks mandatory.
Novavax announced Thursday its vaccine candidate proved to be 96.4% effective against mild, moderate and severe cases of COVID-19 in a Phase 3 trial in the United Kingdom.
CVS Health is adding 15 COVID-19 vaccine sites around Maryland.
The latest on the coronavirus in Maryland.
As of Thursday morning, 1 in 10 Marylanders are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the state reports.
The number of unemployment insurance claims grew last week by more than 1,000, according to the latest numbers from Maryland's Department of Labor.
More than 29 million cases have been reported in the US since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic one year ago today.
Maryland added 900 new coronavirus cases and 14 deaths Wednesday morning as hospitalizations surpassed 800, according to the State Department of Health.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday the Maryland Department of Labor's COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund saved over 21,000 jobs and supported more than 1,000 small businesses through two rounds of funding, totaling over $31 million.
Healthcare personnel who were infected with COVID-19 had stronger risk factors outside the workplace than in their hospital or healthcare setting, according to a new study.
The State Department of The Environment is working closely with the Baltimore City Housing Authority to test the wastewater of more than 14 locations in Baltimore for COVID-19.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Wednesday Howard County will align with Gov. Hogan's COVID-19 restrictions, lifting capacity limits on restaurants, retail, religious facilities, fitness centers and personal services effective Friday, March 12, at 5:00 p.m.
It's safe to say when the COVID-19 pandemic started nearly a year ago, we had no clue what the months ahead would hold, and we're still learning about some of the unforeseen side effects.
Eight months after getting COVID-19, 15-year-old Chloe Devore is still working to get back to her normal self.
The Smithsonian's Natural Museum of American History has acquired materials connected with the first doses of the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.
Baltimore County officials announced it will be launching a coronavirus vaccine efficacy campaign called "Healing Starts Here."
Maryland will lift capacity limits for outdoor and indoor dining, as well as other establishments starting March 12 at 5 p.m.
Maryland will lift quarantining requirements for residents who travel out-of-state starting Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday.
The Harford County Health Department (HCHD) is warning the public about yet another animal that tested positive for rabies.
After a tough loss to the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens fans are turning the page and packing their bags for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A Howard County ice cream business has become so popular that it regularly sells out within minutes.
Workers began the process Monday of removing vehicles trapped underneath the structurally unsound Empire Towers building in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Gemma Hoskins, a former Maryland Teacher of the Year who spent years investigating the unsolved killing of Sister Cathy Cesnik, died Sunday.
A Baltimore County teacher who pleaded guilty to multiple child sex abuse charges on school property was sentenced on Monday.
A man has been charged in a cold case homicide involving the shooting of a woman whose body was found in Baltimore's Druid Hill Park.
Baltimore's Department of Public Works (DPW) is planning to use a supplemental water source as drought conditions for the city continue.
Shootings across Baltimore over the weekend left one person dead and 11 others wounded, including two teenagers, police said.
The man accused of pointing a gun at another driver in a road rage incident is due to make his first court appearance on Monday.
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.
The annual powerlifting fundraiser with Baltimore County takes place Saturday September 26 at Exile Fitness. Proceeds are donated to BARCs in honor of fallen Ofc. Amy Caprio.
Bori Food Truck stops by the studio with two authentic Puerto Rican dishes, and shares the importance of celebrating Hispanic-inspired dishes and cultural practices.
Toni Sandridge shares important communication tips for people who are often intimidated when attending large networking events.
WJZ is live at the Baltimore Museum of Art checking out a new exhibit by Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs which combines family photos and historic paintings into 32 unique pieces of art.
Jay O'Brien, Vice President of Broadcasting & Gameday Productions, joins us with what fans can expect at Sunday's game and information on a new pre-game entertainment experience called “The Uprising”.
William Contreras homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers earned their franchise-record 98th victory by beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.
It was a throwback to the days of John Harbaugh, who was fired after the 2025 season in part because his teams failed to make a late lead stand up.
Ernie Accorsi was promoted to Baltimore's GM in 1982, then served in that role with the Cleveland Browns from 1985-92 before going to the Giants.
Tyler Shough scored on a fourth-down sneak with 1:28 remaining, and the New Orleans Saints rallied to a 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
Thousands of Ravens and Orioles fans are expected to soar into downtown Baltimore, which means a big boost for local businesses.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
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.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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."
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 wettest weather is expected on Tuesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain and cooler temperatures in Maryland this week
Wet and cooler weather to start the workweek in Maryland
Scattered showers and storms are in Maryland on Sunday.
The annual powerlifting fundraiser with Baltimore County takes place Saturday September 26 at Exile Fitness. Proceeds are donated to BARCs in honor of fallen Ofc. Amy Caprio.
Bori Food Truck stops by the studio with two authentic Puerto Rican dishes, and shares the importance of celebrating Hispanic-inspired dishes and cultural practices.
Toni Sandridge shares important communication tips for people who are often intimidated when attending large networking events.
WJZ is live at the Baltimore Museum of Art checking out a new exhibit by Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs which combines family photos and historic paintings into 32 unique pieces of art.
Retired teacher Rita Collins brings her mobile bookstore across the country.