Got The Vaccine At A CVS In Maryland? Big Prizes Are Possible

CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage Marylanders to get vaccinated. And the state is also giving out cash.

Summer 2021 Beach Trips: Drowning Rates For Maryland

Travelers from Maryland can take note of the risks associated with visits to lakes and beaches as summer 2021 approaches.

Maryland Outpaces National COVID-19 Vaccination Rate

Maryland is less than one point from reaching President Joe Biden’s goal of 70 percent of adults vaccinated by Independence Day.

Health Officials Visit Mobile Vaccine Clinic At Pimlico

The clinic will provide free COVID-19 vaccinations supplied by the Vaccine Equity Task Force to seasonal workers at Pimlico.

Maryland Reports Fewest COVID-19 Cases Since July, Testing Urged

To date, MD has reported 453,401 cases of COVID-19 with a daily rate at its lowest since July. The state urges residents to get tested.

Baltimore Mayor Unveils Pilot Mental Health Response Program

Mayor Brandon Scott announced Friday a pilot program that will begin diverting appropriate mental health calls for service away from police

Walk-In COVID Shots Open At All MD CVS, Mass Vaccination Sites

Access to COVID-19 vaccines became easier Wednesday with all CVS pharmacies and 13 Maryland mass vaccination sites taking walk-ins.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Baltimore Area

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

State Employees Rewarded With $100 For Getting COVID-19 Vaccine

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan unveiled a $100 vaccine incentive for state employees who get the COVID-19 shot.

How Much Of Baltimore Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the Baltimore area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

16 MD Jurisdictions In Coronavirus Red Zone: White House Report

More than half of Maryland's jurisdictions are in the red zone — meaning high virus spread — in the latest White House report on COVID-19.

'COVID Fatigue,' 4th Wave Hit Baltimore: Health Commissioner

Baltimore has seen a "rapid rise in cases" of the coronavirus, Baltimore Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa said.​​

Worship Amid COVID-19 Sparks Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Partnership

Baltimore City and Johns Hopkins are working to equip houses of worship with essential public health information.

MD J&J Vaccine Pause: CDC To Consider Resuming Use Nationwide

A key federal committee recommended the CDC lift the pause of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in Maryland and nationally.

Fans Can Take A Free COVID Test At Orioles Home Games

The Orioles program noted that testing is not required for admittance to games.

How Close Are Baltimore Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Baltimore and across MD.

FDA Orders Baltimore Plant To Suspend Vaccine Production

Troubled Emergent BioSolutions agreed to halt manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines after FDA inspection last week.

14 MD Jurisdictions In Red Zone, 4th COVID Wave Hits

Maryland is second in the nation for COVID-19 hospital admissions with over a dozen counties in the red zone, the White House reports.

Drug, Alcohol Use Jumps 16 Percent During Pandemic In Maryland

Opioids were involved in 90.1% of all substance use-related intoxication fatalities in MD in 2020, a higher annual proportion of such deaths

Feds Pause Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine In MD, Across US

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been put on hold in MD, nationally because of blood-clot concerns, according to the FDA and CDC.

All MD Residents 16 And Up Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Starting Monday, eligibility expanded in Maryland for the COVID-19 vaccine. Here is how to register.

How Much Of Baltimore Population Is Vaccinated?

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

MD Sets Vaccination Record Before Slowdown In Doses: Gov. Hogan

As mass vaccination sites ramp up, Gov. Larry Hogan updated Marylanders on a timeline for vaccinating, plus a problem in the supply chain.

All MD Giant Pharmacy Locations Offer COVID-19 Vaccine

Eligible MD residents can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Giant Food's pharmacies. Plus, vaccination rates climb, mass vax sites.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Baltimore Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Maryland is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Baltimore Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

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

MD COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Expand: Hogan

More sites will distribute the coronavirus vaccine and more Marylanders will be eligible, as supply ramps up, Gov. Larry Hogan said.

22% Of Marylanders Have Received At Least One COVID-19 Vaccine

Maryland providers have administered 1,992,536 COVID-19 vaccines as of March 17.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Baltimore Area

Here are the latest numbers on hospital capacity in Baltimore as the pandemic wanes.

These 7 Maryland Hospitals Are Among The Best In U.S.: Newsweek

Newsweek's best hospital rankings for 2021 include over 300 hospitals in the United States. Maryland has 7 hospitals on the list.

Where To Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing In Baltimore

Residents are wondering how they can get the coronavirus vaccine. See details on COVID-19 vaccination and testing in Baltimore City.

COVID-19 In Maryland: Over 1 Million First Doses Administered

The health department reports 1,567,359 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered. Of those, 1,009,499 were first doses.

Baltimore Teen With COVID-Related Illness Spent Weeks In Hospital

Doctors are still learning about the inflammatory syndrome that’s manifesting in many cases after children tested positive for COVID-19.

Hospital Capacity In Baltimore Area: Weekly Update

Here's how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Baltimore.

Overdose-Related Deaths Increase In Maryland During Pandemic

Between January and September of 2020, there were 2,025 unintentional intoxication deaths involving all types of drugs and alcohol in MD.

M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Registration Opens

Baltimore's new mass vaccination site for COVID-19 vaccines is now registering people for appointments.

9 Maryland Hospitals Ranked Among 2021’s Best

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America. These Maryland hospitals made the list.

Maryland Department Of Health Expands GoVAX Campaign

New public service announcements feature Coppin State University Men’s Basketball Coach and former NBA player Juan Dixon.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Baltimore Area Nursing Homes

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Baltimore area.

MD Launches Hotline For Coronavirus Vaccines

A phone line is available for people to make appointments for COVID-19 shots at mass vaccination sites.

Options For Rapid Covid-19 Testing Improving

ExpressCare Urgent Care Centers now offering Rapid COVID-19 testing at all its MD and DE locations.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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