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.
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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 State Highway Administration says road crews will be filling potholes and resurfacing the pavement on the Jones Falls Expressway between the Baltimore County border to Old Pimlico Road, in both directions.
Video obtained by WJZ shows a woman driving through barriers before striking a police officer hours after a propane tank explosion forced a delay of Laurel's Main Street Festival and the cancellation of the parade on Saturday.
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Sunday in starting pitcher Zach Eflin's return to the rotation.
Two people were killed in separate shootings this weekend in Baltimore, including a 23-year-old woman who was found wounded in a vehicle.
Catholics in Maryland and across the nation attended their first Sunday Mass since Pope Leo XIV was elected into the papacy.
Catholics in Maryland and across the nation attended their first Sunday mass since Pope Leo XIV was elected into the papacy.
A Baltimore pet crematorium brought together several pet owners who claim to have been scammed by a Baltimore County pet crematorium.
The State Highway Administration says road crews will be filling potholes and resurfacing the pavement on the Jones Falls Expressway between the Baltimore County border to Old Pimlico Road, in both directions.
Video obtained by WJZ shows a woman driving through barriers before striking a police officer hours after a propane tank explosion forced a delay of Laurel's Main Street Festival and the cancellation of the parade on Saturday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Marty Bass was at the University of Maryland Medical Center. In the Baltimore area, we are so fortunate to have a robust medical community, and UMMC is one of the "OGs." About 4,000 folks (yes, you read that right) make up the nursing department. WJZ, Jimmy's Famous Seafood, and the Iron Rooster made sure our guests this morning kicked off Mother's Day weekend the right way.
Alexus is live at the Ivy Hotel trying out their Afternoon tea service, which is now open to the public just in time for Mother's Day Sunday.
Meg Fox demonstrates a red-light mask on Sina, perfect for a day of pampering and walks us through some anti-aging skincare products.
Roger Bush shares some important preemptive actions homeowners can take to ensure their home is equipped to withstand severe storms.
Actor, Producer and Director Tamara Tunie joins us in studio to talk about her "A Lewis Table Talk with Tamara Tunie" happening Saturday May 10th and her time on the hit daytime soap opera Beyond the Gates.
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Sunday in starting pitcher Zach Eflin's return to the rotation.
The Baltimore Orioles stranded nine runners on base and lost their fifth in a row with a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
The Baltimore Orioles dropped their fourth straight game with a 5-2 loss at the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Just a few days after winning the Kentucky Derby, Sovereignty was ruled out of running in the Preakness Stakes.
Justin Tucker, who was nearly automatic for most of his NFL career, was released by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, sending shockwaves across the fanbase.
Carla Hayden has been the Librarian of Congress since 2016. She was the first woman and African American to hold the position.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to turn over certain information to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers.
Over a dozen states filed a lawsuit alleging RFK Jr. and the Trump administration are trying to "dismantle" the Department of Health and Human Services through sweeping cuts.
President Trump made the announcement Monday, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in attendance.
President Trump said he doesn't know if everyone in the U.S., citizens or non-citizens, is entitled to due process.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
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