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If it goes into effect, the regulation would repeal and replace the statewide masking mandate for public schools.

The board tasked the Department of Education with drafting a new emergency regulation.

Health officials are trying to learn more about the new COVID-19 variant known as omicron, which the World Health Organization is calling a “variant of concern.” No cases of the omicron variant are reported in the U.S. yet, but Maryland has also seen a sharp increase of new COVID cases this month. As Lung Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we have tips from a surgeon on prevention and screening. And we’ll hear from a grief counselor on how to cope with loss during the holiday season.

City officials urge caution over Thanksgiving as transmission rates go up.

CDC advisers approved Moderna and Pfizer boosters for all adults today. Baltimore County volunteer fire companies, which have been hit hard during the pandemic, will not see a dime of ARPA money. And the Baltimore faith community tries to heal in the wake of a year of 300 homicides, including the recent death of church worker Evelyn Player.

The board heard from parents at a Tuesday meeting and is set to reconvene in December for a final decision. The mandate is set to expire Feb. 25.

The health department is setting up COVID vaccine clinics for 5 to 11 year olds in areas with low vaccination rates.

Young adults can get health insurance at a much lower cost this coming year.

Two Baltimore City activists want to spark a cultural shift in how we talk about domestic violence.

State and city officials hope the $150 million project will boost Baltimore's economy.