Md. health department urges masks, vaccination after respiratory illness-related hospitalizations

As people return home from holiday travel and spending time with loved ones over the past couple weeks, the Maryland Department of Health is urging clinicians to strengthen protective measures to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free … Read more

Doctors, health officials advise Marylanders to get vaccinated before holiday travel

According to Maryland Department of Health data on COVID-19, analyzed by Maryland Matters, there were an average of 303 people hospitalized with COVID each day in November. That’s up from an average of 244 people hospitalized each day in October. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for … Read more