COVID-19 In Maryland: 974 New Cases Reported, Positivity Increasing
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Pfizer said its COVID vaccine is safe and effective for children five to 11 years old.
All across the United States, there's a shortage of school bus drivers. The issue is so severe, even the youngest riders notice it.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
Ninety-one skilled nursing homes and congregate facilities statewide have gotten at least 90 percent of their staffs partially or fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Students are back in school and scientists along with doctors are trying to get a handle on how the pandemic is being tracked as large numbers of kids are congregated in school buildings.
The vaccination effort continued Saturday across the state including in one of its zip codes hit hardest by COVID, 21215. The New Psalmist Baptist Church worked with the University of Maryland Children's Hospital to offer more shots of the vaccine for kids who are going back to school so that more of this community is protected against the virus.
The increase was especially high in younger children and those with obesity.
The Maryland Department of Health reported Thursday morning that 10,011 total Marylanders have lost their lives to COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020.
Only around 54% of the US population is fully vaccinated, which experts agree is the best form of protection against the virus.
The concern in our state right now is the arise of Covid-19 variants. Doctors from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health spoke Wednesday about vaccine efficacy and whether or not a booster shot will be needed.
Early detection for breast cancer makes all the difference. Unfortunately, many women delayed those routine tests during the pandemic.
Maryland reported 1,189 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
Ultimately, 62% say the public health benefits of restrictions are worth the cost, while 37% say they are not.
The research has been reviewed by top Facebook executives, according to The Journal, and was cited in a 2020 presentation given to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders have already made their voices heard days with early voting ending Thursday night.
Her daughter, 19-year-old Cameron Holt, was shot multiple times near Baltimore's Federal Hill.
The election worker reported being followed, creating an "unsettling situation," while checking a ballot drop box.
Maryland's Attorney General is issuing a cease and desist letter ordering a nonprofit organization to stop sending letters to Maryland voters that threaten to publicly expose those registered voters who do not vote in this year's election.
Weems's defense rested its case Thursday afternoon.
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.
Alexus Davilla and Kaicey Baylor are in the Saw-themed escape room. Will they escape before the time runs out?
Rachel Rusk, joins us with an easy at home decorating trick to make any cake ghoulish and ghostly.
Everyone from staff and volunteers have reported erie encounters of ghosts and other paranormal entities over the course of many years. Kris Hoellen joins us with a few of them.
Yesenia Mosley shares some of the traditions of the Mexican holiday and tells us about their big parade and celebration happening Saturday November 2.
The 11th annual Oyfest is taking place Saturday November 2nd at Union Craft Brewery. Tickets are on sale now.
The Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos have come a long way since starting the season 0-2.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was again absent from practice Thursday.
Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell is one of nine semifinalists for possible enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 as a contributor.
Johnson, who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens from the Carolina Panthers, joined his new team at practice in Owings Mills on Wednesday.
Lamar Jackson missed practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday.
Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders have already made their voices heard days with early voting ending Thursday night.
Healthcare, public safety and education are some of the top priorities Harford County voters are considering when making their voices heard in this year's election.
Voters across Maryland will decide if the right to reproductive freedom should be protected in the state's constitution.
At Chick & Ruth's Deli in downtown Annapolis, lunch is sometimes served with a side of politics.
Baltimore City voters will be casting their ballots to decide the future of the Inner Harbor.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
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