The 2009 swine flu outbreak had given them a crash course in vaccine distribution. They were cognizant that there may be resistance to quarantine and isolation recommendations.
Throughout the country, schools (especially colleges and universities) are mandating that students receive COVID-19 vaccinations before they return for in-person learning. This is a terrible idea that will likely do more harm than good.
For an entire year, life for almost everybody has become miserable. No handshakes and no hugs, no celebration gatherings and no visits to any relative’s home.
From voting rights to vaccinations, ever since we Americans have been forced to stare at the split-screen evolution of our political schizophrenia, we have always known that our new reality leads us to just one core question.
COVID-19 cases are rising, vaccinations are low, and most of the host country wants to cancel the event. Yet, the Games should go on.
Every four years the Summer Olympics brings the world together. Through boycotts and terrorist attacks, the Olympics have persisted, yielding only to World War I and World War II. Athletes, some of whom have spent most of their lives preparing for this moment, come together to represent thei…
The 2009 swine flu outbreak had given them a crash course in vaccine distribution. They were cognizant that there may be resistance to quarantine and isolation recommendations.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weaknesses of the U.S. broadband infrastructure — a problem that hit schoolchildren especially hard. Millions of them had to struggle through online learning with little internet access, or none at all.
The delta variant is the new pandemic scare story. Its spread into the U.S. hasn’t led to a surge in deaths or packed hospital wards, but the news of its existence rained on the Fourth of July parades.
Sometime last year — Lisa Hughes doesn’t remember exactly when — she sat on the landing of her stairs. Then, she laid down.
In April, when the national drive to immunize everyone against COVID-19 was gaining steam, Johnson & Johnson had to delay the availability of its vaccine because of production glitches.
For a few blessed weeks there, it was possible to believe the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States was nearing its end. Case numbers were plummeting, restaurants were reopening, and life seemed almost normal.
Our fear for our children’s safety is visceral, and it is universal.
Throughout the country, schools (especially colleges and universities) are mandating that students receive COVID-19 vaccinations before they return for in-person learning. This is a terrible idea that will likely do more harm than good.
For an entire year, life for almost everybody has become miserable. No handshakes and no hugs, no celebration gatherings and no visits to any relative’s home.
From voting rights to vaccinations, ever since we Americans have been forced to stare at the split-screen evolution of our political schizophrenia, we have always known that our new reality leads us to just one core question.
COVID-19 cases are rising, vaccinations are low, and most of the host country wants to cancel the event. Yet, the Games should go on.
Every four years the Summer Olympics brings the world together. Through boycotts and terrorist attacks, the Olympics have persisted, yielding only to World War I and World War II. Athletes, some of whom have spent most of their lives preparing for this moment, come together to represent thei…
The 2009 swine flu outbreak had given them a crash course in vaccine distribution. They were cognizant that there may be resistance to quarantine and isolation recommendations.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weaknesses of the U.S. broadband infrastructure — a problem that hit schoolchildren especially hard. Millions of them had to struggle through online learning with little internet access, or none at all.
The delta variant is the new pandemic scare story. Its spread into the U.S. hasn’t led to a surge in deaths or packed hospital wards, but the news of its existence rained on the Fourth of July parades.
Sometime last year — Lisa Hughes doesn’t remember exactly when — she sat on the landing of her stairs. Then, she laid down.
In April, when the national drive to immunize everyone against COVID-19 was gaining steam, Johnson & Johnson had to delay the availability of its vaccine because of production glitches.
After mulling over the pros and cons of getting her 15-year-old vaccinated, Jennifer Barrows of Urbana said the best …
Hoping to lift the transportation barrier some people face, United Way and Frederick County Health Department are par…
Nearly half of Frederick County’s population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that the state will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Preven…
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that all business restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, except indoo…
Due to increasing supply of the coronavirus vaccine, County Executive Jan Gardner (D) announced Thursday the county’s…
New coronavirus cases in Frederick County fell to their lowest level since early October on Monday, while the death t…
Declaring that Maryland is no longer constrained by vaccine supply, and with rapidly improving COVID-19 metrics, Gov.…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing financial assistance to families to help cover the cost of funer…
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that Maryland is offering drive-thru, no-appointment COVID-19 vaccinations at thre…
Key COVID-19 metrics across Maryland continued their noticeable improvement Monday, as the seven-day rolling positivi…
On March 5, 2020, Maryland’s first three positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed. What followed has been more than …
Frederick County’s COVID-19 positivity rate is trending downward as nearly one-third of the local population reached …
Frederick County will open its largest vaccination site to date Saturday in the former United Health Care office on O…
Just before 1 p.m. Thursday, an unexpected guest plopped down into the chair at Colleen Hurdle's vaccination station.
As Beth Heltebridle walked through the lobby at the C. Burr Artz Public Library in downtown Frederick, several tables…
Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday that Maryland was nearing the tipping point in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign when…
As Frederick County hit 300 deaths related to COVID-19, Maryland marked the halfway point of getting at least one sho…
Despite a national pause of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine due to concerns about rare bloo…
Frederick County health officials are hopeful that the number of vaccinations at a Frederick Community College clinic…
Nearly a quarter of Frederick County’s population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as anyone 16 or older i…
COVID-19 positivity rates dipped slightly in the county and state as Maryland boasted its highest day of getting shot…
Frederick County crossed another milestone this week with the COVID-19 vaccine, as more than half of the county resid…
Confident in the increasing supply of COVID-19 vaccine Maryland is receiving from the federal government, Gov. Larry …
The Maryland House of Delegates has spent the last two-plus months in an environment unlike any other since it first …
Healthy eating, daily walks, the fear of God, and one Peroni beer a day keeps 100-year-old Eunice Shadle going.
Last Easter, Frederick Church of the Brethren lead pastor Kevin King addressed a virtual congregation from his backya…
Maryland is averaging more than 60,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses a day, according to a Saturday tweet from Gov. Larry Hogan.
It’s been a one-of-a-kind session for Maryland delegates and senators in Annapolis this year, as they’ve juggled coro…
With a holiday weekend approaching, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner sounded alarms Thursday about rising COVID…
When the needle touched Steve McKay’s left arm on Jan. 7, the Frederick County councilman was fairly certain the inje…
State leaders announced Wednesday another $3.9 billion in federal funding to help handle various agencies and departm…
As Maryland moved into Phase 2B of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout Tuesday to include anyone 16 and older with underlyin…
More than 40,000 Frederick County residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the latest local figures show.
COVID-19 vaccine providers in Maryland are now averaging 47,760 shots per day.
Gov. Larry Hogan (R) visited Frederick Thursday afternoon to tour Dr. Julio Menocal’s office along the Golden Mile, w…
Frederick County will soon be home to a mass COVID-19 vaccination venue as Maryland plans to double its sites to a do…
Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine is set to expand even more across Frederick County on Tuesday, as the Frederick …
Mount Airy will receive almost $16 million to help address the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic from the $1.9 trill…
The local seven-day positivity rate is on the upswing as nearly one-fourth of Frederick County residents can say they…
For the fifth day in a row, the COVID-19 testing positivity rate in Frederick County stands at 5 percent or above.
A doctor with an office near the Golden Mile in Frederick is sending a letter to Sheriff Chuck Jenkins calling on him…
Bruce Williams is no longer chained to his laptop the moment he walks through his front door, waiting for the phone t…
Gov. Larry Hogan revealed the rest of the state’s vaccine schedule Thursday, with the last phase of eligible resident…
In order to encourage Maryland residents to get vaccinated when they become eligible, the Maryland Department of Heal…
Thanks to anticipated federal money due to the coronavirus relief bill recently passed by Congress, County Councilman…
One-fifth of Frederick County’s population has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the latest local figu…
Almost one year to the day later, Barbara Barry no longer goes to bed wondering if she’ll see the morning.
Frederick County will follow the governor's decision to lift capacity restrictions on several businesses, but the cou…
Komal Sampat did not expect to have her first-born child while wearing a mask. She also did not expect to be so isola…
Another $7.7 million will soon be available to qualifying Frederick County residents who are having trouble paying re…
Local delegates were torn on whether they would support a supplemental budget from Gov. Larry Hogan, which would give…
COVID-19 vaccines have hit the arms of 46,161 Frederick County residents thus far, or 17.8 percent of the local popul…
As the coronavirus vaccine remains scarce due to low supply throughout Maryland and Frederick County, local officials…
Coronavirus hospitalizations have ticked back up in Frederick County this week, grabbing the attention of County Exec…
Maryland will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the state’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 Friday and honor a…
Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday that state health and emergency management officials are in active discussions to expan…
Both the state of Maryland and Frederick County reported positivity rates under 4 percent Sunday.
COVID-19 vaccines have hit the arms of 36,231 locals thus far, or 14 percent of the local population, up from 12.6 pe…
A bill requiring state and local governments to develop plans for teleworking and encouraging private businesses to d…
With a new single-dose coronavirus vaccine on the cusp of federal approval, the vaccination effort in Frederick Count…
Gov. Larry Hogan hailed the improving coronavirus metrics Tuesday and said that Maryland could soon be receiving and …
Restaurants and bars across Frederick County will be able to return to their normal hours of business and serve alcoh…
County Executive Jan Gardner and Board of Education President Jay Mason told the Frederick County delegation Monday t…
County Executive Jan Gardner is "cautiously optimistic" about improving coronavirus metrics, but she remains concerne…
In light of reduced COVID-19 vaccine allocations to Frederick Health Hospital and the Frederick County Health Departm…
COVID-19 vaccines hit the arms of 11.1 percent of Frederick County's population as of Saturday, while the seven-day p…
Tiffany Bruder-Cahill didn’t have high hopes for her son’s 9th birthday celebration. But that was before dozens of st…
Citing improving COVID-19 metrics across the board, Gov. Larry Hogan said that hospitals and nursing homes can begin …
Suzi Borg has worked at the Mental Health Association of Frederick County for more than 20 years, but she's never bee…
