New Health Care Center Will Open Next Week In Bowie

A new health care facility will open next week in Bowie. The building will house gynecologists, pharmacists, radiologists and other doctors.

Masks Required Again In Prince George's; Delta Variant Spreads

Masks will be required indoors again in Prince George's County. The mandate returns as the delta variant spreads throughout Maryland.

Hospital Capacity In Bowie Area: Update

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Prince George's County.

Most, Least Vaccinated Nursing Home Staffs In MD: See The List

Some Maryland nursing homes said 100 percent of their staff is vaccinated. Others reported that less than half their employees got the shot.

Six Flags Mass Vaccination Site Will Close This Weekend

The Six Flags mass vaccination site will close this weekend, Gov. Larry Hogan said. The facility administered more than 300,000 doses.

70% Of Adults Vaccinated In Prince George's: CDC

More than 70 percent of Prince George's County adults have gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, the CDC reported.

Bowie Resident Wins $40K VaxCash MD Lottery Prize For June 23

Wednesday's $40,000 Maryland Lottery VaxCash winner is from Bowie. See the list of winners and their locations.

County Nears 50% Vaccination, Health Metrics Hit Record Lows

Nearly 50 percent of Prince George's has gotten at least one shot. This comes as the county sets record lows for most health metrics.

Vaccine Outreach Completes 1st Phase, Makes 1.2M Contact Attempts

Prince George's County finished its first wave of vaccine outreach. Workers made 1.2 million contact attempts and knocked on 95,000 doors.

Six Flags Mass Vaccination Site Will Close Next Month

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

Bowie State Hosts World's Largest Swim Lesson For First Time

Swimmers of all ages participated in the World's Largest Swim Lesson at Bowie State University to bring awareness to childhood drowning.

40% Fully Vaccinated In Prince George's; Metrics Hit Record Lows

More than 40 percent of Prince Georgians are fully vaccinated. The county accomplished the feat last week. Metrics are now at record lows.

PGCPS Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Students Ages 12 and Up

Prince George's County Public Schools students age 12 and older can get a free COVID-19 vaccine at six school sites from June 10-15.

New Hospital Opens This Weekend In Largo

A new hospital will open this weekend in Largo. The $550 million facility will replace the Prince George’s Hospital Center.

Bowie Law Enforcement Gathers For First Torch Run Since 2019

Police officers, athletes, and members of the Bowie community ran in the 5K Law Enforcement Torch Run Wednesday for Special Olympics.

Hospitalizations Hit Record Low; Nearly 40% Are Fully Vaccinated

Prince George's reached record lows with its hospitalization total and positivity rate. Nearly 40 percent of the county is fully vaccinated.

Law Enforcement Torch Run Hosted By Bowie Police Department

Join the Bowie Police Department this Wednesday at 9 a.m. to help raise awareness and money for the athletes of Special Olympics Maryland.

70% Of Maryland Adults Vaccinated By Memorial Day

Maryland achieved its goal of 70 percent of adults vaccinated by Memorial Day, Gov. Larry Hogan said. Plus a list of mass vaccine sites.

Prince George's Reaches Record Low Positivity Rate; Vaccines Slow

With nearly half the county partially vaccinated, Prince George's hit a record low positivity rate. New inoculations are slowing, however.

Prince George's Lifts Mask Mandate, Aligns With State

Prince George's County lifted its mask mandate. The news came nearly two weeks after Gov. Larry Hogan ended the statewide requirement.

Vaccine Reaches Nearly Half Of Prince George's; New Record Set

The coronavirus vaccine has reached nearly half of Prince George's. Cases are plummeting, and the percent positivity fell to a record low.

Free Ledo Pizza Offered To Vaccinated Marylanders

Marylanders can get a free Ledo Pizza if they get the coronavirus vaccine. Gov. Larry Hogan dined at the restaurant to promote the deal.

Vaccine Benchmark Nears; Prince George's Expands Eligibility

Nearly one-third of Prince George's County has gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Younger residents can now get the shot.

Prince George's Keeps Mask Mandate, Lifts Remaining Capacity Caps

Masks are still required in Prince George's, despite the governor's new rule. The county lifted its capacity caps, however.

Local Celebrities Join Vaccine-A-Thon In Prince George's

Prince George's will host a vaccine-a-thon. The 24-hour event will bring local celebrities and residents together to get immunizations.

Capacity Limits Lifted On Most Prince George's Businesses

Prince George's County will lift its capacity limits on most businesses. The move partially aligns with Gov. Larry Hogan's latest reopening.

New Vaccine Record, Best Positivity Rate Ever Posted In County

Prince George's County set two records this week. The vaccine is rolling faster than ever, and the positivity rate is at an all-time low.

Vaccine Outreach Targets Towns With Low Immunization Rates

A vaccine outreach team will promote the shot in Prince George’s County. The group will visit towns with low immunization rates.

Blood Donations Needed In Bowie Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives in the Bowie area soon.

Prince George's Has Best Vaccine Week Yet; Cases Continue To Fall

Thanks to the county's best vaccine week yet, Prince George's no longer has the lowest immunization rate in Maryland.

Prince George's Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate, Partially Follows MD

Prince Georgians revoked its outdoor mask mandate. The county executive also told residents to expect an update on business capacities soon.

Prince George's County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

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

Vaccine Preregistration No Longer Needed At Prince George's Sites

Prince George's County moved away from its vaccine preregistration system. All residents 16 and up can now schedule appointments directly.

Mental Health Center Built With Diverted Police Money

Prince George's planned to build a new police training facility with $20 million. The county constructed a mental health center instead.

Vaccines Rise, Cases Fall In Prince George's County

More than 20 percent of Prince George's County is fully vaccinated. More events are returning as coronavirus cases ease up.

Prescription Drug Takeback Day: Locations In Prince George's

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

Update: Hospital Capacity In Bowie Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Prince George's County and across MD.

Vaccine Reaches 19 Percent Of Prince George's As Cases Fall

Prince George's set another inoculation record, as nearly a fifth of residents are fully vaccinated. Cases fell for the first time a month.

Bowie Seeks Volunteer Health Officer

Bowie is looking for a volunteer public health officer. This person would lead the city through the coronavirus pandemic.

Hogan Hopes Greenbelt Mass Vaccination Site Bolsters Equity

Gov. Larry Hogan toured the new Greenbelt Station mass vaccination site. The clinic will inoculate thousands of underserved residents daily.