COVID variants

Few people are masking or testing themselves for COVID-19. But new variants of the virus are out there, causing an uptick in cases. How can you stay safe? Plus, Baltimore city and grassroots community groups partner to get the word out about COVID safety.

With the first day of school just around the corner, health officials are urging kids and adults to get up to date on their vaccinations, including the latest COVID-19 booster, expected in September.

The public health advocate discusses the latest news, including the end of the federal state of COVID emergency on May 11, the deepening substance abuse epidemic and Baltimore's search for a new health commissioner.

The shot will likely be recommended for older adults and people who are immunocompromised.

The public health advocate says the COVID pandemic really is over, but the coronavirus and its variants remain a deadly threat we should try diligently to avoid.

The esteemed public health expert joins us with an update on the highly contagious new omicron variant, and advice on second boosters and mask protocols.

The outspoken public health educator discusses the US COVID death toll, vaccines for kids, waning omicron infections, and the search for a new normal.

We’ll go On the Record with two public-health experts to talk about the continued need for COVID testing. How to wipe out barriers to testing? What is Baltimore doing to reach vulnerable groups? Plus, a molecular biologist on how variants are identified.

The outspoken public health expert answers our questions about the latest developments in the COVID pandemic.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said with the rise of COVID-19 variants like Delta, it’s not clear when we can put the pandemic behind us.