COVID-19

Smells have an exceptional ability to trigger memories. As we move into the holiday season when homes - and even stores - are filled with the aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves or roast turkey ... we can be transported back to some of those memories. But what if suddenly your sense of smell disappears?

During a meeting with state lawmakers, providers described challenges related to COVID-19 and labor shortages.

Maryland’s 23 counties plus Baltimore City received $2.3 billion in ARPA funds they are responsible for allocating.

Maryland officials said they expect to get at least 181,000 doses for children ages 5 to 11 over the coming weeks.

A majority of Marylanders say they have been limiting interactions with unvaccinated friends and family members the last few months.

Gov. Larry Hogan says he plans to introduce legislation authorizing out-of-state nurses and nursing students to fill staff shortages in future health crises.

About 62% of Marylanders between 12 and 17 years old are fully vaccinated.

The Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel received $2.5 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program loans.

The new requirement took effect immediately after Tuesday's vote.

The University System of Maryland requires all students, staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, compliance rates at the system's three HBCUs range from the high 60s to about 86% at Coppin State University, according to an administrator.