Vaccine Mandate To Kick In For First Wave Of Health Workers
While the requirement is welcomed by some, others fear it will worsen already serious staff shortages if employees quit rather than comply.
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While the requirement is welcomed by some, others fear it will worsen already serious staff shortages if employees quit rather than comply.
The University System of Maryland is requiring students returning for the spring semester and living on campus to get a booster shot against COVID-19, the organization announced Friday.
Baltimore City employees on the fence about the COVID-19 vaccine now have another reason--or 1,000 reasons, to be exact--to get the shot.
In all, more than 95% of federal workers are in compliance with the Biden mandate, the official said, either by being vaccinated or having requested an exemption
Nurses from Greater Baltimore Medical Center are protesting the hospital's vaccine mandate, saying their religious and medical exemptions are not being honored.
With Baltimore City Public Schools' vaccine mandate going into effect, the vast majority of the school district's teachers and staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the district said Tuesday.
The latest figures from the mayor's office show that as of Wednesday morning, 56% of employees have uploaded proof of vaccination. The status of thousands is still unknown.
Starting December 8, more than 100 million federal employees and contractors are subject to the vaccine requirement ordered by the president.
Everyone who works for the city of Baltimore must now provide proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19, or else they'll be required to undergo routine testing under a new city policy.
Fauci does not think another spike in cases is inevitable.
It is an attempt to delay the start of this mandate until they can get more clarity on the city's policy.
School officials say the change is being made to keep students safe and so they can keep playing sports safely.
A pair of Towson University students and a University of Baltimore employee are named as plaintiffs on the lawsuit -- suing the University System of Maryland. The suit asks the court to prevent the state's public universities from punishing non-vaccinated students and employees.
President Biden recently announced broad new vaccine requirements with the potential to affect approximately 100 million Americans once they go into effect.
Thursday, the president highlighted a six-step approach for tackling covid. It's the most sweeping rules to date.
Fifteen nursing homes in the state are at 100 percent staff vaccination.
With the FDA's full approval of Pfizer's vaccine for COVID, vaccine mandates may become more prevalent in the public and private sector.
By Michael Nedelman, Eric Levenson and Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Maryland judiciary personnel must either get vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit to weekly tests in order to report to work, according to an order issued Friday by Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera.
The Biden administration is prepared to begin offering the boosters the week of September 20, but Hogan said feds shouldn't wait.
Baltimore County Schools announced Tuesday that they will require employees to show proof of covid-19 vaccination or to submit to weekly testing.
Vaccination mandates are now being implemented across government and corporate America, but short of a national requirement, how effective can they be?
St. Agnes Hospital will require its employees to get covid-19 vaccinations.
President Joe Biden, who for months used techniques like public service announcements to persuade Americans to get vaccinated, feels he has struck a "brick wall" in convincing holdouts to get shots, according to people familiar with his thinking. In private meetings with top aides, Biden has raised one question repeatedly: "What's the problem?"
A federal judge on Saturday dismissed a lawsuit brought by some employees of a Texas hospital over its requirement that workers be vaccinated against COVID-19
The daily parking garage at BWI Airport is temporarily closed Thursday due to a fire near Bus Stop 1.
Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner's name, image and likeness.
The FBI has announced results of a major fugitive sweep in Maryland and Delaware that led to the arrests of 109 individuals in an effort to combat violent crime.
Seasonably hot and humid weather are expected Thursday. A few showers Friday bring us a spectacular Saturday.
Alan Roden hit a go-ahead double, seven Minnesota players drove in a run and the Twins rallied from an early deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday and win their series.
The FBI has announced results of a major fugitive sweep in Maryland and Delaware that led to the arrests of 109 individuals in an effort to combat violent crime.
A man accused of urinating on people during a Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore last month now faces assault charges.
Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner's name, image and likeness.
A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced to 85 years in prison for his role in a mass shooting during 2023 homecoming festivities at Morgan State University.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
The FBI has announced results of a major fugitive sweep in Maryland and Delaware that led to the arrests of 109 individuals in an effort to combat violent crime.
Maryland residents are feeling lucky ahead of a $1 billion Powerball drawing Wednesday, the eighth largest jackpot in the game's history.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
A man suspected of murder led authorities on a chase through multiple counties Friday morning in Maryland, ending near Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Trumpet player and band member, Cyrus Mackey, joins us in studio to share all they places you can catch the band playing in Baltimore this month.
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Ariana Hoet joins us to share worries kids may be facing about going back to school and how parents can give them the tools they need to build confidence.
We are live at the Humane Society of Carroll County as they kick off their mega 4-day adoption event.
Yvonne Wonder, founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, talks about why more couples are choosing child-free receptions and how families can access on-site childcare during weddings.
Greg Padgett makes his Around Town debut at Kneads Bakeshop, discussing their sourdough baking class.
Jayden Daniels has told LSU it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner's name, image and likeness.
Alan Roden hit a go-ahead double, seven Minnesota players drove in a run and the Twins rallied from an early deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday and win their series.
Pete Alonso, Gunnar Henderson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each had three hits and a home run on Tuesday night as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback and 2024 first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins was carted off the field roughly an hour into Tuesday's practice after suffering a left leg injury.
Austin Martin had four hits, including a home run, Josh Bell also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Monday night.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
A lawsuit has been filed by a group of conservative state lawmakers in Maryland in an effort to block a redistricting measure that is set to appear on the November ballot.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
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.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Seasonably hot and humid weather are expected Thursday. A few showers Friday bring us a spectacular Saturday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warm, humid and rain chances in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
First Alert Meteorologist Cutter Martin describes the weather Wednesday in Baltimore, featuring seasonably warm temperatures and potential late night showers.
Trumpet player and band member, Cyrus Mackey, joins us in studio to share all they places you can catch the band playing in Baltimore this month.
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Ariana Hoet joins us to share worries kids may be facing about going back to school and how parents can give them the tools they need to build confidence.
We are live at the Humane Society of Carroll County as they kick off their mega 4-day adoption event.
Yvonne Wonder, founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, talks about why more couples are choosing child-free receptions and how families can access on-site childcare during weddings.
Greg Padgett makes his Around Town debut at Kneads Bakeshop, discussing their sourdough baking class.