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.
David Bennett, the 57-year-old man who is the first transplant recipient of a genetically modified pig heart, is still recovering and undergoing physical therapy for the first time, the University of Maryland Medical System said.
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.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has seen several coronavirus variants emerge -- and with some, the effectiveness of current coronavirus vaccines to protect against infection and illness has slightly diminished.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh is warning residents of companies offering door-to-door COVID-19 testing, saying people who took the tests have reported not receiving results after several weeks and do not know if their personal information is secure.
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.
The masks are rolling out just as some in the United States are receiving US Postal Service packages containing free Covid-19 antigen tests they ordered.
Some states are starting to see infection numbers and hospitalizations drop. But it is not the case everywhere.
A raccoon found in Severna Park Wednesday has tested positive for rabies, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health said.
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.
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."
Baltimore City Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa on Wednesday declared a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert from Thursday evening to Saturday morning, when temperatures will feel like the single digits with the wind chill.
Open enrollment for health insurance provided through the state-run Maryland Health Connection has been extended until the end of February, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday.
With cases and hospitalizations declining, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman Jr. defended the county's indoor mask mandate in the face of a lawsuit asking for a temporary restraining order to block the policy.
Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., but coastal Maryland will experience its worst impacts Thursday as the storm travels parallel to the Maryland and Delaware coasts.
Maryland's Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is honoring grants to hundreds of college students who initially had their money canceled following a computer glitch.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) says it's making a few changes to the proposed design of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, which will hopefully speed up construction and limit some of the environmental impact.
The beaches at Assateague Island and Ocean City, Maryland, are closed due to dangerous rip currents and high surf brought on by Hurricane Erin.
A new study from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland, found that otter poop, or "scat," serves as a natural report card for the ecosystem.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
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.
Universoul Circus is returning to Baltimore
Dr. Gary Sprouse talks about how parents and kids can manage stress during the back-to-school season.
WJZ checks in with the Franciscan Center of Baltimore after the nonprofit was awarded a $200,000 grant.
Baltimore Water Taxi is celebrating its 50th year in operation.
The B’More Sup Cup Race is returning to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor this weekend.
The Midshipmen football team, coming off a 10-3 record and a win over Army last season, is looking to ride the momentum into this season.
The Baltimore Ravens held their breath as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson left practice early Wednesday after he was knocked to the ground.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista has had another major operation, this time to repair a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum.
Samuel Basallo drove in the go-ahead run on a groundout in the 11th inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth.
The Baltimore Ravens have some big decisions to make after they travel to the Washington Commanders on Saturday in the preseason finale.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador only to be brought back to face smuggling charges — asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
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 Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., but Maryland will experience its worst impacts Thursday as the storm travels parallel to the coast.
Cooler Thursday in Maryland leads to nice weekend
Beautiful weekend weather in Maryland ahead
Cloudy, breezy Thursday paves way for nice Maryland weekend
Gloomy weather Wednesday morning across Maryland has slowed the morning commute with areas of mist, drizzle, and fog. Spotty showers are possible during the evening.
Dozens of Jewish students, parents, and teachers are pushing back against federal allegations of antisemitism allegations at BCPS.
A Maryland man was shot and killed in Columbia's Merriweather District on Tuesday, according to Howard County police.
More than 750 former and current employees at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services are asking Robert F. Kennedy to 'stop spreading inaccurate health information.'
Temporary protected status for 60,000 people who migrated to the United States is coming for an end.
Israel's military is mobilizing thousands of reservists for expanded occupation of Gaza City.