Latest US Travel Rules: What You Need To Know About The Changes Prompted By Omicron
The dominoes fell quickly after South African health authorities informed the world of their discovery of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in late November.
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The dominoes fell quickly after South African health authorities informed the world of their discovery of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in late November.
To keep up with growing demand, the Maryland Department of Health is opening two new COVID-19 testing sites in Anne Arundel and Harford counties, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday.
They come as doctors expect the holiday coronavirus surge, driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant, to get worse following New Year's Eve.
With Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations setting a new record of more than 2,000 on Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan urged residents to get the vaccine and their booster shots.
As of Tuesday, there are nineteen children in the hospital battling COVID in Maryland.
Maryland reported more than 25,000 new COVID-19 cases over the holiday weekend, according to state health department data released Sunday.
When students return to the University of Maryland College Park campus for classes between Jan. 3 and 21, they will have to show a negative COVID-19 test before their first in-person class and will have to wear KN95 masks in class amid a surge in cases, according to an email from President Darryll J. Pines and Jennifer King Rice, senior vice president and provost.
Hampden United Methodist Church held its second Christmas Eve service Friday night. This is one of many churches whose doors were closed for the holidays last year, but now because of safety protocols like masks and vaccinations, they feel like they now can come together as a church community.
All in-person programs and events at Baltimore County Public Libraries will be suspended, effective Monday, until further notice due to the COVID-19 surge, Baltimore County officials said Thursday.
United has canceled more than 100 Friday flights, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.
Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Secretary Dennis R. Schrader is urging Marylanders to get tested for COVID-19 before meeting with family and friends indoors over the holidays.
With a surge in COVID-19 patients pushing Maryland's hospitals to the brink, Gov. Larry Hogan announced plans Tuesday to spend $100 million in emergency funding to shore up the state's medical workforce.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday announced he tested positive for COVID-19.
A new surge in COVID-19 cases is causing school districts across the state to make some tough decisions as the Omicron variant takes its effect on Maryland's schools.
As the virus spreads, more cities are adding restrictions, including New York and Washington, DC.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said Monday that there are only 14 staffed ICU beds currently available in Baltimore County.
With Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations topping 1,200 on Friday, the state is directing hospitals to free up beds and delay non-emergency procedures.
Maryland reported 1,204 residents are hospitalized with COVID-19, according to data released Friday by the state health department.
As Maryland braces for a surge of COVID-19 cases this winter, Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that nursing homes will be required to offer monoclonal antibody treatments.
Officials are urging those who are eligible that now is the time to get vaccinated and boosted as new variants circulate.
The spread has been rapid in South Africa, Britain and some other European countries, and health officials are hoping that early indications the virus causes milder disease hold up.
Maryland reported 1,126 residents are hospitalized with COVID-19, according to data released by the state health department Monday morning.
All eyes are on the omicron variant. While it isn't the dominant variant yet, experts say we could be heading in that direction.
Delta is still the dominant variant in the US, the research team said.
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday night with the Baltimore Orioles on the verge of his 300th home run, likely to receive a warm reception from New York Mets fans.
The family of a 7-year-old boy who nearly died after choking on a piece of meat and going into cardiac arrest reunited Monday with the paramedics and 911 dispatcher who helped save his life last month in Anne Arundel County.
Kelly Madigan has been on the job as Howard County's first inspector general for more than nine months, but she told county leaders Monday that she's still facing roadblocks.
A man who was arrested in 2023 after DNA evidence linked him to two rapes in Baltimore County in the 1980s was found guilty Monday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced $14.5 million in new federal highway safety grants that he says can help prevent crashes and save lives across the state.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wants to create a new emergency call and response agency designed to ease strain on the city's 911 system.
The family of a 7-year-old boy who nearly died after choking on a piece of meat and going into cardiac arrest reunited Monday with the paramedics and 911 dispatcher who helped save his life last month in Anne Arundel County.
Some driver whose cars have been stuck inside the Empire Towers underground parking garage in Glen Burnie, Maryland since July 9 may soon be able to get them back.
Maryland's Appellate Court rejected on Monday a request by Baltimore City to pause legal proceedings in an ongoing dispute with the city's Inspector General Isabel Cumming.
The prettiest stretch of weather in months has begun in Maryland.
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.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore County native, is retiring from his current role with NASA and transitioning to the agency's emeritus status.
Scouting America sets goal of recruiting 2,000 new scouts this year
Rob Hair, Superintendent & CEO, joins to talk about the annual community celebration and the importance of bringing awareness to adaptive sports and activities.
WJZ is live in Southwest Baltimore with Chef Joseph Burton learning about their weekly chicken pot pie offer that customers can pre-order for pickup.
Maryland-native Duane Saunders Jr. joins us in studio to talk about his new company Waesse, LLC and how he was hired to make a video that is now on display at The Met in New York City.
Rohini Gupta joins us with a few book titles perfect for the upcoming fall season.
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday night with the Baltimore Orioles on the verge of his 300th home run, likely to receive a warm reception from New York Mets fans.
The Baltimore Ravens could reportedly be without rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane for several weeks after he fractured his wrist during Sunday's 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Jesse Minter couldn't have asked for much more out of his debut as coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a solo home run among his four hits, George Springer and Kazuma Okamoto also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Sunday.
Derrick Henry ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens opened the 2026 season with a dominating 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
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.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Community members in Frederick, Maryland say there is a new level of fear after witnessing last week's clash between protesters and ICE agents.
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.
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.
Another nice, fall-like day on Tuesday in Maryland
The prettiest stretch of weather in months has begun in Maryland.
WJZ-TV meteorlogist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Cooler and sunnier weather on Monday in Maryland
Cooler, sunnier weather to start week in Maryland
Appellate court denies Baltimore's request to pause inspector general lawsuit
Baltimore County police investigating weekend shootings that left 1 dead, 2 hurt
Anne Arundel 7-year-old reunites with first responders who saved his life
Another nice, fall-like day on Tuesday in Maryland
Ceremonial groundbreaking marks start of work at Historic Ellicott City Jail