Apple Temporarily Closes Annapolis Store For COVID: Bloomberg

Apple will temporarily close its store in the Westfield Annapolis mall, Bloomberg reported. The shutdown comes as company COVID cases spike.

Anne Arundel Suggests Masks, Boosters As Omicron Reaches MD

Masks and booster shots are recommended, but not required, in Anne Arundel. Officials gave the advice as the omicron variant hit Maryland.

Anne Arundel County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Anne Arundel County.

Hogan Urges Vaccination, Testing As Omicron Variant Lands In US

The omicron coronavirus variant is now in America. Gov. Larry Hogan urged Marylanders to get vaccinated and tested to protect themselves.

COVID Omicron Variant Prompts Hogan To Urge Booster Shots In MD

Maryland is monitoring the omicron variant of the coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan said. He urged residents to get a vaccine or a booster shot.

AACPS Will Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics At 24 Elementary Schools

Two dozen elementary schools will host vaccine clinics in Anne Arundel. Officials announced the plans after the shot opened to younger kids.

Anne Arundel County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Anne Arundel County compares to the U.S.

Anne Arundel Announces Plan To Vaccinate Kids 5 To 11 Years Old

Anne Arundel County announced its plan to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11. Shots begin this week. Doses will be limited at first.

Anne Arundel County Shortens Quarantine For Some Students, Staff

Anne Arundel schools shortened quarantine for some students and staff who were exposed to coronavirus. Here are the new rules.

Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Marylanders, Source Unknown

The food source causing a salmonella outbreak in Maryland and several other states remains unknown, but there are hints. Here's the latest.

Pandemic Stressing Marylanders’ Mental Health Data Suggests

Researchers and health organizations are still trying to determine the extent of the pandemic's affect on Marylanders' mental health.

Hogan Gets Booster Shot, Cheers FDA Approval Of Pfizer Vaccine

Gov. Larry Hogan said he got a booster shot. Hogan cheered Pfizer's FDA approval, but he urged faster clearance for the other vaccines.

Third Vaccine Doses Offered To Immunocompromised In Anne Arundel

A third dose of the coronavirus vaccine is available for residents who are immunocompromised in Anne Arundel County.

Vaccine, Masks Required For Indoor Annapolis Symphony Concerts

Vaccines and masks will be required at indoor Annapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts. The decision comes as the delta variant spreads.

Vaccine Required For Anne Arundel Medical Center Staff

The coronavirus vaccine will be required for all Anne Arundel Medical Center staff by the fall. The hospital is concerned with variants.

How MD Ranks In COVID-19 Hospitalizations As Delta Variant Surges

Is Maryland among those managing a surge in coronavirus hospitalizations? Or is it collapsing beneath the weight? A new ranking weighs in.

AACPS Requires Masks For All Regardless Of Vaccination Status

Masks will be required in Anne Arundel County Public Schools this fall. The rule applies to everybody regardless of vaccination status.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Annapolis Area

Here are updated figures on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Anne Arundel County.

Vaccine Or Tests Required For Some MD Workers: Hogan

Some state workers must get the coronavirus vaccine or take regular tests, Gov. Larry Hogan said. He didn't issue a statewide mask mandate.

Medicare For All Supported By Annapolis City Council

Maryland congressman should support Medicare for All, the Annapolis City Council said. Every alderman voted for the resolution.

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.

Zap! MD City In Top 20 For Worst Mosquitoes | Patch PM

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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.