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Some health experts are questioning the CDC’s new masking guidelines. The agency announced Thursday afternoon that fully vaccinated people can go unmasked in most indoor settings.

The CDC is set to make recommendations Wednesday for vaccinating 12 to 15 year olds for COVID-19. The FDA authorized the Pfizer vaccine for that age group Monday.

Maryland’s hospitals have reached a new milestone: administering more than one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Monday, more than 4 million Marylanders have received at least one dose, according to state data.CEO of the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA) Bob Atlas told WYPR that hospitals have been “deeply involved” in getting Marylanders vaccinated.

Returning to the office after a year of remote work can be a daunting prospect.Erin VanLuven, a psychotherapist at Kaiser Permanente, says it’s important to accept, not judge, your feelings about going back to the office. Whether you’re excited, terrified or both, there’s no “correct” way to feel.

The Baltimore City Health Department has opened an online interest form for all residents 16 and older who want the COVID-19 vaccination.

The disability advocacy group Arc Maryland has dropped the suits it filed in federal court last week charging that Baltimore City and five other jurisdictions were denying people with disabilities access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Gov. Larry Hogan is easing several COVID-19 restrictions across the state. Effective Friday 5 p.m., all capacity limits on indoor and outdoor dining at…

Howard County is expanding mobile COVID-19 vaccinations as part of its strategy to reduce vaccine inequity. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced…