COVID-19 In Maryland: State Surpasses 2 Million Booster Shots
More than 2 million Marylanders have received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data released Saturday by the Maryland Department of Health.
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More than 2 million Marylanders have received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data released Saturday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Mayor Brandon Scott and other Maryland officials urged low- to middle-income residents to take advantage of free tax preparation services during a virtual meeting on Friday.
On Friday, blizzard warnings covered 10 million people in coastal areas from Maine to Massachusetts and from New Jersey to Maryland.
According to the health department, 1,979 residents are hospitalized with COVID-19. The last time hospitalizations were below 2,000 was Dec. 27, when there were 1,826 patients.
The officers involved Maryland State Police employees, but the division said it isn't releasing their names at this point because of security concerns.
Like any virus, COVID-19 has mutated and will continue to do so with new strains emerging in the future. How you protect yourself now can make all the difference, health care experts say.
Maryland added 2,900 new cases of COVID-19 as hospitalizations once again declined and the statewide positivity rate dipped to 12.57%, according to data released Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Officers reported finding several shell casings in the hallway but did not find any victims.
The Terrapins (11-9, 3-6 Big Ten) host Indiana on Saturday while Rutgers (11-8, 5-4) heads to Nebraska for a Saturday contest against the Cornhuskers.
Ghost guns are firearms made with parts purchased online that allow people to skirt background checks.
The 'Real Kids' campaign features children aged 5-11 why they got vaccinated in a series of television, radio and social media ads.
More than 9,000 Marylanders with student loan debt will received tax credits to put toward their balance, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday.
The Maryland men's basketball team will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2002 NCAA Tournament Champions next month, the school announced Tuesday.
Cam Spencer had 19 points and six rebounds for the Greyhounds (12-8, 6-3). Veljko Ilic added 10 points. Jaylin Andrews had nine rebounds.
Some states are starting to see infection numbers and hospitalizations drop. But it is not the case everywhere.
Navy Shipfitter 1st Class Charles F. Perdue was accounted for on Oct. 14, 2020, according to the Department of Defense's POW/MIA Accounting Agency. The department said it only recently received notification Perdue's family had been briefed on his identification.
Katie Benzan scored 17 points to lead five in double figures and No. 12 Maryland welcomed back coach Brenda Frese with an 87-59 victory over Northwestern on Sunday.
Donta Scott scored a career-high 25 points and Maryland took advantage of Kofi Cockburn's absence in an 81-65 victory over No. 17 Illinois on Friday night.
Wrestlers signed autographs and took photos at the three-hour bull & oyster roast, which was a family-friendly event.
Some Republican-led states claim they are having a difficult time getting their hands on rapid Covid-19 tests following the US federal government's plan to send free at-home test kits to households across the country.
The updated guidelines come after many public health experts have been recommending for months that people wear more effective masks -- particularly N95s -- and that the CDC change its guidelines on mask-wearing.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan has tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday.
Halfway into an Omicron-driven state of emergency, Gov. Larry Hogan praised Maryland's declining COVID-19 case rate and hospitalizations but warned residents "we're not out of the woods."
The 6-foot-1 Briggs averaged 12.5 points this season at Florida in 14 games. She is currently out for the rest of the season because of a stress fracture in her left shin.
Video obtained exclusively by WJZ shows the chaotic moments leading up to a fatal shooting in Baltimore's Federal Hill community Sunday morning.
Gov. Wes Moore and Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials are expected to unveil a plan to develop the transit system in the Baltimore area Monday.
Motorcycle riding season is upon us, but according to the Maryland Highway Safety Office, motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable on the roads.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Baltimore police said Sunday they're investigation two shootings, including one fatality on Key Highway.
Video obtained exclusively by WJZ shows the chaotic moments leading up to a fatal shooting in Baltimore's Federal Hill community Sunday morning.
After a rainy Easter Sunday in Maryland, temperatures will drop below normal for the next few days. A weather warm-up is expected by the end of the week.
The Baltimore City Council will introduce proposed amendments Monday to the city charter.
Gov. Wes Moore and Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials are expected to unveil a plan to develop the transit system in the Baltimore area Monday.
Motorcycle riding season is upon us, but according to the Maryland Highway Safety Office, motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable on the roads.
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.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Temperatures in Maryland will cool down at the beginning of the week.
Temperatures will cool down in Maryland this week after a rainy Easter Sunday.
Showers are in Maryland Easter Sunday ahead of a cooling trend.
After a rainy Easter Sunday in Maryland, temperatures will drop below normal for the next few days. A weather warm-up is expected by the end of the week.
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Temperatures in Maryland will cool down at the beginning of the week.
The Baltimore City Council will introduce proposed amendments Monday to the city charter.
Security video captured the moments leading up to a deadly shooting in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood.
Maryland transportation agencies are teaming up to offer classes for motorcyclists in an effort to reduce roadway injuries and deaths.
Palestinian Christians celebrated Easter in the war-torn Gaza Strip.