Howard County Prepares For Vaccine Boosters, Third Doses
The county has the highest vaccination rate in Maryland, but breakthrough infections are increasing amid the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant.
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The county has the highest vaccination rate in Maryland, but breakthrough infections are increasing amid the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant.
Maryland reported 1,387 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths, according to state health department data released Friday morning.
US states that saw some of the country's worst Covid-19 case rates over the past week also reported the highest number of new vaccinations per capita, data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.
The National Aquarium announced that they will require staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 beginning Oct. 1.
A new study of breakthrough Covid-19 infections finds that vaccines not only reduce the risk of severe disease and hospitalization, but can lower the odds of having long-term Covid-19 symptoms too.
Along with the vaccine policy, all visitors must wear masks inside the theater.
Maryland reported 1,272 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths, according to state health department data released Thursday morning.
Clinical trials of vaccines for children under the age of 12 are ongoing.
Anne Arundel County school board members withdrew a motion that would have made masks optional in the district.
This summer's coronavirus resurgence has been labeled a "pandemic of the unvaccinated" by government officials from President Joe Biden on down.
Mayor Brandon Scott said Wednesday that the city's positivity rate is 3.1%, a 101% increase in cases in the past four weeks.
Maryland reported 1,374 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
Following a spring announcement that all school-based staff must be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing for COVID-19, Baltimore City Public Schools on Wednesday expanded its protocols to include student-athletes and all other staff.
The Baltimore County public school system is one of the districts in Maryland that started the 2021-2022 school year this week. On day two of the new school year, Superintendent Darryl Williams and other school leaders provided an update on the transition back into the classroom for tens of thousands of students.
Mayor Brandon Scott on Tuesday said all city employees who are not fully vaccinated by Oct. 18 will have to submit to weekly testing.
Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Florida and Arkansas have less than 10% left of their ICU bed capacity, according to data from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Maryland reported 1,078 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
Monday marked the first day of school, not only here in Baltimore City, but in Baltimore, Howard and several other counties in Maryland.
The first day of the new school year for many students and staff across the state is officially in the books. The conversation about keeping students, staff and the community at large safe remains top of mind for state leaders, especially with students younger than 12 still unable to get vaccinated.
There is one week remaining in the $1million VaxU Scholarship Promotion.
Maryland reported 942 new COVID-19 cases and nine new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
Maryland reported 1,067 new COVID-19 cases and twelve new deaths, according to state health department data released Sunday morning.
Just as the state of Maryland surpasses a major milestone of administering 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations, the health department reports more than 1,000 new cases for the fourth day in a row. This comes as Baltimore County hosts two major events Saturday, the BMW Championship and the Maryland State Fair.
WJZ went inside a hospital room to interview a patient who contracted COVID-19.
The Maryland General Assembly on Friday announced plans to take up the state school board's proposed mask mandate for public schools.
The Baltimore County Police Department is enforcing its "Holiday Deployment Initiative" to slow down criminal activity during the holidays.
Wet weather will return to the area Thanksgiving Day, followed by the coldest air of the season this weekend.
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.
Baltimore Police are seeking to identify several individuals in connection to the murder of a 28-year-old woman near Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Many Maryland travelers are taking trains to their Thanksgiving destination to avoid the high volume of holiday traffic.
A Federal Hill man said he lost vision in one eye after he was allegedly attacked while bringing home dinner on Saturday, November 23.
The Baltimore County Police Department is enforcing its "Holiday Deployment Initiative" to slow down criminal activity during the holidays.
Three men have been charged in the murder of a 19-year-old woman who was shot in Federal Hill on October 27.
Wet weather will return to the area Thanksgiving Day, followed by the coldest air of the season this weekend.
Baltimore Police are seeking to identify several individuals in connection to the murder of a 28-year-old woman near Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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.
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.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.
Morgan Singer, Arris Design, joins us to talk about some must-have tree decorating tips that will spruce up any tree or home.
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.
Nendah Tarke's 24 points helped Towson defeat Morgan State 64-60 on Sunday night.
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.
Rainy weather for Thanksgiving, followed by cold in Maryland
Wet weather will return to the area Thanksgiving Day, followed by the coldest air of the season this weekend.
Dry on Wednesday, rain on Thanksgiving in Maryland
Rain moves in for Thanksgiving, followed by cold in Maryland
Rain approaching for Thanksgiving Day in Maryland
Rainy weather for Thanksgiving, followed by cold in Maryland
WJZ gets behind-the-scenes look at Baltimore County's holiday crime plan
Dry on Wednesday, rain on Thanksgiving in Maryland
Many Marylanders traveling by train for Thanksgiving holiday
Mother speaks after three arrested for murder of daughter in Federal Hill