Updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron start rolling out
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
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Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
COVID-19 vaccines for young children are on the way to Maryland days after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided the shots should be made available to children under the age of five.
The first COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of five will soon be administered in Maryland and across the country.
Shots can't be given until the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisers have voted on whether to recommend them -- a vote is scheduled for Saturday -- and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed off on that recommendation.
The US could be vaccinating infants, toddlers and preschoolers against Covid-19 within days.
A government advisory panel Tuesday endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens.
COVID-19 infections in people under the age of 19 are on the rise, according to data recorded by the Maryland State Department of Health.
Moderna hopes to get the green light from the Food and Drug Administration "in the coming weeks" to give the youngest population a low-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
In the United States, health officials emphasized late last year that fourth doses were not yet needed and said it was too premature to be discussing a potential fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine for most people.
U.S. health regulators on Monday granted full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, a shot that's already been given to tens of millions of Americans since its emergency authorization over a year ago.
Hospitalizations and the COVID-19 positivity rate are all trending in a positive direction even as January wraps up and is set to be the deadliest month in Maryland since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Food and Drug Administration has amended the emergency use authorization for Moderna booster shots.
Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland has surpassed the milestone of 10 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered.
The new recommendation: "mRNA vaccines are preferred over the Janssen Covid-19 vaccine for the prevention of Covid-19 for those 18 years of age and over."
All eyes are on the omicron variant. While it isn't the dominant variant yet, experts say we could be heading in that direction.
There's still a lot that we don't know about the omicron variant.
All Marylanders age 18 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday.
Governor Larry Hogan announced that 99 percent of Maryland seniors have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to CDC data.
Data from a real-world study assessing Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine finds it is 73.6% effective, according to research published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Network Open.
Maryland reported 731 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
With COVID-19 boosters now available statewide, Maryland officials on Monday launched a new web portal to help residents determine if they are one of the nearly 1.4 million people in the state eligible for another shot.
Eric Robison will never run out of words to describe his wife.
Following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's final approval of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots, Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday authorized state health officials to administer additional doses from those makers to eligible Marylanders.
U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for elementary school youngsters in a matter of weeks.
The Baltimore County Board of Education is considering a proposal to change the boundary line for three elementary schools in the southeast part of the county.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, and the rest of the squad will follow later this week.
Buzz Williams took some time to address the big picture of a season gone wrong.
The Ravens announced Tuesday that Weaver will be their defensive coordinator under new coach Jesse Minter.
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Outrage boiled over when those commissioners unanimously passed a resolution to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the federal government's immigration enforcement actions.
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
A group of Maryland lawmakers expressed several concerns after learning that ICE is planning to open a detention center in Washington County.
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
A new study finds high housing costs are driving Marylanders out of the state.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
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.
Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore breaks down different types of pizzas.
Forward Brewery in Annapolis, Maryland is one of several businesses participating in Febrewary Sip & Shuck event.
Marty Bass checks in with Jeff Provenzano, whose team devised a plan to transport, store and melt snow at the parking lots between Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
WJZ is at Green Spring Station checking out a selection of Valentine’s Day gift and outfit items.
Coach Tre shares a few beginner-friendly workout moves for those who are looking for a fresh start. He focuses on nutrition, physical, and mental heath in all his clients.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, and the rest of the squad will follow later this week.
Buzz Williams took some time to address the big picture of a season gone wrong.
The Ravens announced Tuesday that Weaver will be their defensive coordinator under new coach Jesse Minter.
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies lapsed until the House takes it up.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
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.
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
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Maryland gets a break from Arctic cold this week
Temperatures warm up a bit this week in Maryland
Thaw-out continues this week in Maryland
Maryland will experience a weather warm up this week before a chance of rain and snow returns this weekend.
A chance of rain, possibly some snow, returns to the forecast later this weekend.
Maryland gets a break from Arctic cold this week
Some parents frustrated with Baltimore County's plan to redistrict 3 elementary schools
Baltimore County school board considers proposal to change boundaries for elementary schools
Temperatures warm up a bit this week in Maryland
Slain Harford County deputies honored by community blood drive