'I'm Here Because God Saved My Life' Covid-19 Patient Describes Experience & Tells Why He Wishes He'd Taken The Vaccine
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The Maryland General Assembly on Friday announced plans to take up the state school board's proposed mask mandate for public schools.
More than 201,000 Marylanders enrolled in the Maryland Health Connection's Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment from March 16, 2020, to Aug. 15, 2021, according to the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, which administers the connection program.
A Maryland teacher said she was placed on leave after refusing to comply with a school mask mandate. Angela Harders, a special education teacher at Paint Branch High School, said she was taking a stand against forced masking, The Washington Post reported.
The Maryland Department of Health will continue to bring free mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics on the road through the Labor Day holiday.
Maryland reported 1,373 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths, according to state health department data released Friday morning.
The antibody treatment blocks an inflammatory protein called IL-6 that causes damage in rheumatoid arthritis.
17-year-old Janiya Broaddus is ready for her senior year of high school. She came to a back-to-school vaccination clinic at the Bon Secours Community Works building in West Baltimore and told WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren she is ready to get her first vaccine.
Officials confirmed that 41 students have tested positive for COVID-19 and nearly 600 are in quarantine in Frederick County.
Maryland reported 1,244 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
More than 100,000 people are hospitalized with Covid-19 in the US -- the first time that level has been reached since January -- as medical workers say they're once again struggling to treat waves of patients.
As of Saturday, these teens appear to have the highest rate of infections among not only children, but all age groups, based on the CDC's count of weekly Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people.
The president and CEO of Greater Baltimore Medical Center announced that they will now require the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees.
Last week, the number of Covid-19 cases in children in the US reached levels not seen since the winter surge. And with the return to school, the Delta variant on the rise and this winter approaching, health officials are concerned it could get worse.
Black women in the United States are more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth than any other demographic — and the COVID-19 pandemic may be exacerbating one of the starkest disparities in American health care.
Three suspects charged in a shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead in Federal Hill last month are held without bond, according to court records.
Rain overnight into Thanksgiving morning, followed by very cold temperatures Friday into the weekend.
A Federal Hill man said he lost vision in one eye after he was allegedly attacked while bringing home dinner on Saturday, November 23.
One of Maryland's most festive holiday traditions, The Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
A woman died and several people were displaced after a large fire spread through multiple rowhomes Monday evening in Baltimore's Greektown neighborhood.
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.
Jasmine Garland, director of impact at Hotel Revival, shares some of the local business that are featured in the gift shop and promotes Small Business Saturday.
Celebrating in Maryland? Look no further, Renee Mutchnik joins us with some delicious selections from some of the different dining venues located inside Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland.
Allen Brewington and Dre Salley show us all the plank variations we need to know in order to stay fit this holiday season.
Dr. Ranee Mehra, a medical oncologist at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, talks about the importance of lung cancer screening to detect cancer early on.
Mayor Brandon Scott and activist Erricka Bridgeford join us as they share their experience filming the documentary and seeing pivotal moments come alive on film.
Two of Maryland's longest-standing high school football rivals will take the field on Thanksgiving Day for the more than century-long "Turkey Bowl."
Coaches normally don't go for it on fourth-and-1 on their own 16-yard line when they're trailing 10-7 with 2 minutes to go in the first half.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry made sure Ravens coach John Harbaugh could maintain bragging rights over his younger brother.
John and Jim Harbaugh hugged at midfield during pregame warmups Monday night as the Baltimore Ravens took on the Los Angeles Chargers.
Baltimore linebacker Roquan Smith has been declared inactive for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a hamstring injury.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
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.
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 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.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
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.
Rain overnight into Thanksgiving morning, followed by very cold temperatures Friday into the weekend.
Expect dry travel today with thickening clouds. Rain develops tonight and continues into Thanksgiving Day morning.
Expect mostly sunny conditions with temperatures around 55 degrees. Rain will move into the area after midnight and remain all Thanksgiving Day.
Rainy weather for Thanksgiving, followed by cold in Maryland
Dry on Wednesday, rain on Thanksgiving in Maryland
Expect dry travel today with thickening clouds. Rain develops tonight and continues into Thanksgiving Day morning.
The Harford County Executive vetoed a bill that would give $750,000 to tourism marketing and Anne Arundel County hopes to bridge the digital divide with its Chromebook lending program.
Anne Arundel County is hoping to bridge the digital divide through its Chromebook lending program.
BWI Airport is expecting a busy Thanksgiving travel season.
Marty Bass is live from the Festival of Trees at the Maryland Fairgrounds.