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.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Baltimore Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Baltimore.

Hospital Capacity In Baltimore Area: See The Latest

Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Baltimore.

MD Vaccine Rollout Survey: How Is It Going?

More than 727,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Maryland, the governor says. Have you gotten a shot?

Baltimore Mayor Asks To Buy 300K Johnson & Johnson Vaccines

As Baltimore struggles to vaccinate residents due to limited supply, the mayor sent a proposal to a manufacturer.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Baltimore Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Baltimore.

Baltimore Convention Center Mass Vaccination Site Opens Feb. 5

People can register for the COVID-19 vaccinate at the Baltimore Convention Center online or by calling a phone number.

Hospital Capacity In The Baltimore Area: Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Baltimore and across MD.

Winter Storm Closes Some MD COVID Testing Sites Monday: State

The Maryland Department of Health said many COVID-19 testing sites throughout the state will be closed by the winter storm on Monday.

MD Detects South African Variant Of Coronavirus

One Marylander has been infected with the South African variant, state health officials say, days after the first U.S. cases were detected.

12 MD Counties In Red Zone: White House Coronavirus Task Force

Maryland was second in the nation for COVID-19 hospital admissions in the latest White House coronavirus report.

How Close Are Baltimore Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic has affected hospital capacity in Baltimore and across Maryland.

Union Sounds Alarm As State Worker Deaths Go Unreported

Maryland's largest state worker union announced the deaths of three more of its members from COVID-19 recently.

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Here's How Close Baltimore Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Baltimore area.

MD Has Vaccinated Over 3.5 Percent Of Population For Coronavirus

Cases saw an uptick in the New Year, but vaccinations are expected to ramp up this week. Counties are creating registries to gauge interest.

Coronavirus Variant Found In Maryland: Governor

The UK variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Maryland, according to Gov. Larry Hogan.

Baltimore Sees Long Lines As Interest In COVID-19 Vaccine Grows

Some spent an hour to 90 minutes at Port Covington in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine in south Baltimore.

MD Coronavirus Hospitalizations Climb Again After Record Day

More than 3,000 cases of the virus in Maryland were confirmed daily since Friday, data shows, as hospital patients increase.