Delta Variant Spreads As MD Outpaces Most States In Vaccinations

See how many recent coronavirus cases in Maryland involved the delta variant. Gov. Hogan said all June deaths were unvaccinated residents.

50% Vaccination Achieved In Anne Arundel, Hospital Count Hits Low

Anne Arundel passed 50 percent vaccination last week. The county also posted a record low hospitalization total and case rate.

No MD COVID Deaths Recorded For First Time In 8 Months

No COVID-19 deaths were reported for the first time since October 2020. Over 6.6 million COVID vaccinations have been given in Maryland.

Navy Stadium Mass Vaccination Site Will Close Next Month

The Navy stadium mass vaccination site will close next month. Immunization rates leveled off after the shot became widely available.

Outdoor Dining Extended Until Fall; Anne Arundel Emergency Ends

Anne Arundel will let expanded outdoor dining continue until the fall. The county ended its coronavirus state of emergency, however.

No ICU Hospitalizations Reported In Anne Arundel For First Time

Anne Arundel's ICU hospitalizations hit zero for the first time last week. Numbers are low as ever, as nearly half the county is vaccinated.

Hospitalizations Hit Record Low; Nearly Half Are Fully Vaccinated

Anne Arundel reached record lows with its hospitalization total, ICU count and positivity rate. Nearly half the county is fully vaccinated.

County Buildings Will Reopen Soon In Anne Arundel

Anne Arundel County government buildings will reopen soon. Here’s when workers will return to the office.

Anne Arundel Sets Record Lows For ICU Total, Positivity Rate

With more than half the county partially vaccinated, Anne Arundel has reached record lows in its ICU hospitalizations and positivity rate.

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Victoria Trott Earns NFH AHQ Certification

The goals of the AQH are to establish the standards for headache practice and to help those with migraine disease and headache disorders.

Half Of Anne Arundel Is Partially Vaccinated; County Sets Record

More than half of Anne Arundel has gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The county also set a record as metrics plummet.

State House Will Reopen To Visitors, Masks Won't Be Required

The Maryland State House will reopen to visitors, Gov. Larry Hogan and his colleagues announced. Masks will not be required.

Vaccine Benchmark Nears; Anne Arundel Expands Eligibility

Nearly half of Anne Arundel County has gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Younger residents can now get the shot.

Masks No Longer Required For Most Anne Arundel Residents

Most Anne Arundel residents don't need to wear their masks anymore. The news came after Gov. Larry Hogan ended the statewide requirement.

Third Of Anne Arundel Fully Vaccinated; In-Person Events Targeted

More than one-third of Anne Arundel residents are fully vaccinated. Rising inoculations and declining cases mean some events are returning.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Annapolis Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply.

AACPS Will Vaccinate Interested Students, Staff In Their Schools

AACPS will host optional vaccination clinics at 12 high schools. Patients must be 16 or older.

Anne Arundel Reopens 3 Senior Centers As County Eases Regulations

Anne Arundel reopened three senior centers Monday. The county has eased several restrictions as vaccines rise and infections fall.

Vaccine Milestones Approach; Cases Still Falling In Anne Arundel

Nearly a third of Anne Arundel residents are fully vaccinated. Almost half have gotten at least one shot. This has helped reduce infections.

Schedule COVID-19 Shots At Maryland Mass Vaccination Sites

Maryland saw a 40% drop in new COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks. Anyone can book an appointment at the state's mass vaccination sites.

Maryland Hospital Safety Grades 2021: The Best And The Worst

Safety grades by the health care watchdog group Leapfrog show how hospitals in Maryland responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

Anne Arundel Ends Rules For Outdoor Dining, Wearing Masks Outside

Anne Arundel lifted all restrictions on outdoor dining. The county also scrapped its rule requiring residents to wear masks outside.

Anne Arundel County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Annapolis area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

MD Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate, Ends Outside Dining Restrictions

Masks are no longer required outside, Gov. Larry Hogan said. He also lifted outdoor dining rules and opened vaccines for direct scheduling.

Social Gathering Restrictions Lifted In Anne Arundel

Anne Arundel revoked its social gathering regulations, County Executive Steuart Pittman announced Tuesday.

Vaccines Rise, Cases Fall In Anne Arundel County

Almost one-third of Anne Arundel County is fully vaccinated. More businesses and events are opening as coronavirus cases ease up.

MD Sees Biggest Drop Of COVID Cases, J&J Vaccine Usage Resumes

Maryland saw a 43% drop in new COVID-19 cases last week, the biggest drop in the country, said Gov. Larry Hogan. J&J shots will resume.

Prescription Drug Takeback Day: Locations In Anne Arundel

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. Here's where you can safely dispose of unused medicine in Anne Arundel County.

Hogan Adds Vaccine Outreach; MD Passes 4M Doses

With more than half of Maryland vaccinated, Gov. Larry Hogan is focused on immunizing older residents, college students and major employers.

How Close Are Annapolis Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Anne Arundel County.

Vaccine Reaches 25 Percent Of Anne Arundel As Cases Fall

More than a quarter of Anne Arundel County residents are fully vaccinated. New cases fell for the first time in two months.

Hogan Visits Navy Stadium Mass Vaccination Site

Gov. Larry Hogan toured the new Navy Stadium mass vaccination site, touting its daily capacity. More than half of all adults have the shot.

Navy Stadium Mass Vaccination Site Opens, Offers Free Rides

The Navy Stadium mass vaccination site opens Thursday. Anne Arundel County and Annapolis will offer free rides to the clinic.

Marylanders Oppose Vaccine Passports, Worry About Privacy: Survey

Should Maryland require COVID-19 vaccine passports for people to attend large events? Patch readers voted no. Here's why.

Anne Arundel Pauses Use Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Anne Arundel County will pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after federal health authorities said it needs a review.

Best Vaccine Week Yet Posted In Anne Arundel, But Shots Will Slow

Anne Arundel County had its best vaccine week yet. Despite the progress, inoculations are expected to slow down soon.

Anne Arundel County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Annapolis area compares to Maryland for coronavirus vaccinations.

Vaccine Passports: Should MD Require Proof Of Immunization?

Some Marylanders wonder if businesses should require customers to be vaccinated. What do you think? Let us know in our survey.

Vaccine Preregistration No Longer Needed At County Sites

Anne Arundel County is moving away from its vaccine preregistration system. All residents 16 and up can now schedule appointments directly.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.