WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to fall over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, February 5, 2021, there have been 360,584 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 7,144,618 tests, including more than 40,000 tests over […]

Baltimore County to receive over $15 million in funding to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced more than $123.2 million in funding to support Maryland’s local health departments, including resources for ongoing COVID-19 vaccination activities. This includes over $15 million that will be awarded to Baltimore County. “As the state begins mass vaccination, and continues to expand the distribution network of vaccinators, county health departments will play a critical […]

Winter Weather Advisory extended for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Winter Weather Advisory has been extended until 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Winter Weather Advisory for southern Baltimore County has been extended until 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for northern Baltimore County. The National Weather Service says mixed precipitation will continue throughout Monday evening and into Tuesday […]

Winter Storm Warning issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE 2: The Snow Emergency Plan is now in effect for Baltimore County. UPDATE: Here’s when the snow will start in Baltimore. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Nottingham area. The warning will be in effect from 4 a.m. on Sunday morning through 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Heavy […]

Governor Hogan: South African COVID-19 variant detected in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday announced that state health officials had confirmed a case of COVID-19 caused by the new B.1.351 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a Maryland resident. The new variant’s presence in Maryland was confirmed by the Maryland Department of Health in consultation with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The B.1.351 variant has […]

FIRST CALL: National Weather Service issues snowfall forecast for Baltimore area

UPDATE: A Winter Storm Warning has been issued. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service on Friday night issued its first call for snowfall for this weekend’s predicted snowstorm. Flakes should begin falling late Saturday night and continue into Sunday and Monday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the entire Baltimore metro area. Forecasters say the […]

Winter Storm Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE 2: A Winter Storm Warning has now been issued. UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued its first call for snowfall for the Baltimore area. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire Baltimore metro area. The watch will be in effect from Sunday morning through 6 a.m. on […]

State of Maryland launches outreach campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccine effort [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—The State of Maryland on Friday launched its grassroots public outreach and equity campaign to promote vaccine confidence. The GoVAX campaign encourages all Marylanders to protect themselves, their families, and communities by getting vaccinated when they become eligible. A cross-section of trusted leaders, including Governor Larry Hogan and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, launched the campaign on Friday morning during […]