Face masks

Patients will need to wear masks in exam rooms, but not in waiting rooms or elevators.

Many medical systems still have not updated their policies as respiratory illnesses rise.

Most people polled said they approve of how their state and local leaders have handled the pandemic.

Indoor spaces both public and private will no longer require masks beginning Tuesday, March 1

They're pieces of the effort to stem the COVID tide

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

A small piece of cloth continues to spark big debate in the U.S. Some Americans believe mandates to wear a mask infringe on their personal freedoms. Turns out, this has happened before.

A statewide Covid-19 vaccine mandate is in effect for hospital and nursing home workers. Baltimore will start giving out vaccine booster shots to the general public next month. Baltimore County finalizes plans for a safe return to classrooms. And Maryland’s Health Secretary says the state will not impose mask mandates in schools.

A statewide vaccine mandate for employees in hospitals and nursing homes. Incentives for Baltimore city workers who get vaccinated. Nearly all of Baltimore County’s council members intend to run for reelection. And Baltimore explores solutions to its digital equity problem.

Schools issue mask mandates while some Maryland lawmakers call for a vaccine requirements for teachers. Advocates for renters urge Governor Hogan to extend protection from evictions. And a deal to bring wind farms to Ocean City gets pushback from Ocean City leaders.