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COVID-19 Articles Featuring Members of the DOM

Where have all the workers gone? Long COVID has forced as many as 4 million people out of the workforce

Are you among the 1 in 5 Americans with long COVID? Here’s what you need to know about how brain-foggy — and potentially dangerous  —it is

Is It COVID or long COVID? Your organs may know

FDA says 3 negative rapid tests needed for asymptomatic Covid cases

Is monkeypox a pandemic? Experts explain why it's not another COVID-19

When and how will the COVID-19 pandemic actually end?

Does BA.5 spread more easily outdoors than previous variants? Experts discuss

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again. What we know about COVID rebound cases

The best face masks to avoid COVID-19 as BA.5 variant spreads

Biden tests positive for coronavirus again in ‘rebound’ case

Mild COVID case may still be 'worst infection you've had', health expert warns

Think you have Omicron but keep testing negative? An expert says to trust your gut: ‘If you feel confident you have COVID, you probably have COVID’

New report details rise in deaths caused by superbugs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Got a cough and scratchy throat? Mild COVID is still COVID, Maryland doctors say.

‘Reinfections are going to continue to occur’: COVID-19 immunity and the risks of reinfection

Scars of COVID persist for sickest survivors, their families

Low demand for young kids’ Covid vaccines is alarming doctors

New Omicron spawn like ‘Centaurus’ and ‘Bad Ned’ may be the reason you have a weird summer cold (or worse)

COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say

The subvariants of summer

Flawed oxygen readings may be behind Covid-19’s toll on people of color

How many times can I get reinfected with COVID-19?

I'm a virus expert and I warn you not to go here even if it's open

Study: Ineffective blood oxygen readers have endangered Black and Latino Covid-19 patients

Inaccurate pulse oximeter measurements delayed COVID treatment for people of color

Dying of a broken heart: Yes you can, and mass shootings, COVID, stress increase risk

Paxlovid becomes household name for Covid-19 patients

What restrictions were in place the last time COVID cases were so high

What to know about COVID-19 treatments as new variants emerge

‘If you wait for the right time to travel you may never do it’ — seniors take stock of risks as COVID cases rise

Brain fog, other long Covid symptoms can last more than a year, study finds

No one wants to hear it, but another COVID wave is here in Maryland

Dan Rodricks: With COVID cases rising, you’re still not fully vaxed or boosted? Come on now.

This is the #1 way you'll get COVID, say doctors

Growing evidence links air pollution exposure and covid-19 risks

Baltimore City health commissioner strongly recommends masks indoors as COVID-19 cases rise

Surviving the pandemic is only half the battle: ‘Long COVID’ could affect a billion in just a few years

Big cash payment boosted COVID vaccination in the workplace

‘Was damage done? I don’t know’: Health experts are slow to criticize Fauci but quick to correct his claim that we are ‘out of the pandemic’

Getting a positive COVID test doesn't necessarily mean you have it again, doctors say

South Africa's latest COVID surge blamed on omicron mutant

Johns Hopkins doctor reacts to the current state of COVID-19

Researchers are developing a new COVID vaccine for cancer patients

No one's safe until...: Johns Hopkins scientist on 3 ways the COVID pandemic can evolve

Antibodies from COVID vaccines may be weaker against omicron, study finds

What to know about COVID-19 risks as travel mask mandate is lifted

Masks are optional across the U.S. Here are 3 reasons you might want to wear one

Is Delhi headed for a 4th Covid-19 wave? Here's what health experts said

Masks are now optional on public transportation. But is it safe for you to go maskless?

People should still be prioritizing avoiding COVID-19 infections altogether, says expert

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US

Music festivals return as COVID cases rise again

Covid-19 breathing exercises for recovery (and prevention): Respiratory therapists’ step-by-step process

People with BA.2 usually feel this at the beginning

How long do Omicron BA.2 symptoms last?

How long do symptoms last? When should you test? A Covid timeline.

What you should know about treating Covid-19

Second COVID-19 booster shots protect against Omicron infections — but not for long, major study says

Who’s eligible for 2nd COVID vaccine booster in DC, Md. and Va.?

FDA authorizes another COVID booster shot but experts say some people probably can safely wait

Study suggests convalescent plasma is more effective than monoclonal antibodies

Can you get BA.2 if you've had COVID recently?

These are the top symptoms of the BA.2 variant, according to doctors

To prevent future variants, we must protect those most at risk

Why some Americans haven't gotten COVID yet and why it's not inevitable they ever will: Experts

Is the Epstein-Barr Virus associated with COVID-19?

Pfizer asks FDA to authorize 2nd Covid booster for people 65 and older

City: We have Covid-19 test kits, please use them

Health workers plan for years of COVID-19 vaccine outreach to black people

Mask mandate extended for air travel and public transit

New proposal would help fund long COVID research, access to services

Measles drop in pandemic may generate false sense of security

Florida vaccine plan for children denounced as ‘irresponsible and reckless’

Face masks expired? How to tell, plus why you should hold onto them despite easing restrictions

COVID-19 pandemic vs. endemic: What's the difference, and why it matters

CDC: Waiting 8 weeks between COVID vaccine doses reduces risk of myocarditis

Taking vitamins and supplements won't help reduce your risk of dying from COVID-19

The COVID symptoms scaring patients most

Online posts tout fake hydroxychloroquine recipes

Booster shot after initial COVID vaccination likely to prevent serious disease for years

Disease trackers wary of fast-moving offshoot of omicron

Having COVID May Increase Your Risk of Developing This Chronic Condition — Here’s How To Avoid It

Novavax bets fears over mRNA technology will give its Covid jab an edge

COVID symptoms "most often" appear in this order

How 10 million high-risk Americans are coping with the pandemic

‘More questions than answers’: Post-COVID conditions still confound medical community two years into pandemic

Almost one-third of older adults develop new conditions after COVID-19

Here's how you can still catch COVID

Where do school mask mandates stand in Maryland? Here’s what you need to know.

Nose-only covid masks are emerging in South Korea

COVID-19 remains the great unequalizer

Remdesivir may benefit adults early in COVID-19 course

When omicron isn't so mild

Hospitals on the Brink

Special Testing of Kidney Tissue from Deceased COVID-19 Donor Documents Safe Transplantation of the Organ, Johns Hopkins Researchers Report

Brain damage, hair loss, and fatigue: Everything we know about the long-term effects of COVID infections

Health care facilities struggling with staffing, turning away patients

Moderna's omicron booster won't be ready before summer

What to know about BA.2, the newest Covid omicron variant

How to end the pandemic (really)

Having COVID may increase your risk of developing this chronic condition — here’s how to avoid it

How to reuse N95, KN95, and other disposable masks

What does endemic mean? Experts answer your questions about the future of Covid.

'Endemic' doesn't mean what you think it does

Posts falsely claim pneumonia caused by Covid-19 is allergic reaction

After the Omicron wave, here's what experts say could come next in 2022

Another old drug is being tried vs. COVID-19, and might actually help

How to cope with a COVID-19 cough

How omicron upended what we thought we knew about natural immunity

Rapid COVID-19 tests are highly accurate for kids, study finds

I planned a trip to a country the CDC labeled ‘Do not travel.’ Should I cancel?

Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists warn

New study shows promise for treating COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma (audio)

You got omicron. Should you still get a booster?

Johns Hopkins Study Suggests Rapid COVID-19 Tests Could Be As Accurate As PCR Tests With Children

Fact check team: is the omicron peak on the way?

Flurona isn’t a strain of COVID that includes the flu. What is it?

2 years of COVID: What comes next?

Is diarrhea a symptom of COVID-19? What to know

How long do omicron symptoms last?

Experts say there could be a quick end to the COVID-19 Omicron surge

Omicron vs. Delta: Differences in transmission rates, potential symptoms, and incubation times

Omicron Isn't Milder for Everyone, Like Our Patients

What is the term 'Flu-Rona?' A doctor explains

Hopkins doctor: Getting flu and COVID at the same time is nothing new

'Flurona' is just a new buzzword, not new strain of COVID-19 or new phenomenon

New AstraZeneca COVID prevention drug will not replace vaccines

How long can you wear a KN95, N95, or KF94 mask before replacing it?

US rapid test production is ramping up too late for omicron

Should you add a throat swab to your at-home covid test? Experts disagree.

Lifesaving Covid treatments face rationing as virus surges again

In MA, masking policies differ greatly by community

U.S. sets record 1 million virus cases

As Covid surges again, some lessons from the Baltimore Latino community’s vaccination success

Covid cases reach all-time high

Healthy, boosted people unlikely to develop severe omicron infections, but jury’s out on older, at-risk populations

Potential game changing COVID pills rely on fixing America's testing struggles

Yes, surgical masks offer better protection against COVID-19 than cloth masks

Pfizer COVID pill could be dangerous for some high risk Americans

Could Omicron fuel a surge in post-COVID patients needing care?

State help coming as people struggle to get tested for COVID during surge

What to know about rapid COVID at-home tests as White House prepares to mail them across US

Baltimore health experts are urging people to reconsider their Christmas plans as the omicron variant spreads rapidly.

Dan Rodricks: Neglecting those most vulnerable to COVID-19 renders us all vulnerable

Doctor: Mild COVID-19 breakthrough cases expected as surge continues

COVID-19 and its variants change another holiday season

Living with long-haul COVID: Views from doctors, advocates, survivors

Hospitals have lost fewer employees in 2021 than 2020, despite nursing shortage crisis

COVID-19 boosters on back burner for most pro sports leagues

COVID hospitalizations spiking in Maryland

Which COVID test is best? Rapid antigen tests more effective than thought, study says

COVID-19 Has Put Advance Care Planning in the Spotlight. Here's How to Talk to Your Patients

Should you mix and match COVID-19 booster vaccines? Mixed immunity, explained by doctors

The coronavirus attacks fat tissue, scientists find

Three vaccines use other viruses to protect against COVID-19

Rapid COVID-19 tests show better than expected results in large Baltimore study

Omicron leads to new curbs from New York to China

Should you mix and match COVID-19 booster vaccines? Mixed immunity, explained by doctors

Health officials urge vaccination & boosters as COVID-19 rate rises, Omicron arrives in Maryland

Omicron cases likely to rise while Maryland experiences COVID surge

How Johns Hopkins Medicine is empowering kids with COVID-19 information

Covid hospitalizations from delta variant creep up again across America as omicron lands in U.S.

Booster counteracts waning immunity of initial Pfizer doses, data show

Kids still have a lot of questions about COVID-19. Here are experts’ responses to some of them.

Omicron concerns swirl

Facebook post wrongly suggests variants are fake, revealed to ‘keep the fear going’

COVID misinformation has reached young minds. A Johns Hopkins program seeks to reverse the damage.

Verify: What is tromethamine and why was it added to Pfizer's child dose?

Omicron is new, but the old advice to protect yourself still applies.

The latest on the Omicron variant

For patients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome may offer a guiding star

Verify: Should you get a COVID booster vaccine while sick?

What to know about the omicron variant of the coronavirus

New COVID-19 variant is causing concern for some health experts

Will anti-vaxxers take the new COVID treatment pills?

Treatments will change the pandemic, but they can’t end it alone

Should you get a booster shot? Experts say it's time

This year's flu season: Repeat of last year or a ‘twindemic?’

How COVID shots for kids help prevent dangerous new variants

The latest on COVID booster shots

Coronavirus FAQ: What is long COVID? And what is my risk of getting it?

Are doctors comfortable with holiday gatherings this year?

For many ICU survivors and their families, life is never the same

Must this swab go that far up your nose to test for Covid?

Should a child get a COVID-19 vaccine if they are currently sick?

How easily can vaccinated people spread COVID?

Chronic Lyme patients on Cape share COVID-19 long-haulers' pain — and hope for cure

Is it safe to get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time? Experts explain

As booster shots roll out nationwide, scientists stress original vaccines are still working

‘Left behind’: For those with weakened immune systems, vaccines have not provided same freedoms

Redefining a trusted messenger: Well-known endorsers took vaccination campaigns only so far. Now, community voices seek to drive facts home.

What counts as a Covid death?

Experts warn of a resurgent flu season and a ‘twindemic’ winter

Pandemic lessons: When do we know it's OK to listen to the science?

The smartest way to use rapid at-home COVID tests

Pandemic lessons: We never thought it would last this long. What's next?

Why monoclonal antibodies are expensive and hard to make in the fight against COVID-19

New pill could reduce risk of hospitalization, death from COVID-19, but experts say vaccines remain best tool

University of Maryland hospital workers are now largely vaccinated, even if many COVID patients are not

Doctor explains medical exemptions for not getting COVID-19 vaccine

Everything to know about Merck’s COVID antiviral pill

The 6 biggest myths about the Covid-19 vaccine and fertility, busted

Fact check: Inhaling hydrogen peroxide is not a recommended treatment for COVID-19 or other illnesses

Big Pharma is testing a pill for COVID (it's not ivermectin)

Americans with ‘natural immunity’ seek ways around COVID-19 mandates

'Who do you trust?' Unvaccinated people still face hesitancy amidst COVID vaccine requirements

Bloomberg Daybreak (audio: 15:24)

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A moving target

Antiviral COVID-19 treatments still a bit far from reality as r.1 variant grows

When will kids’ COVID vaccines be available?

Dan Rodricks: Living in the Maryland part of ‘Pamadelginia’ during pandemic increases chances of actually living

Cruises are back: Here’s what you need to know about safety before you climb aboard

Want a medical exemption for the COVID-19 vaccine? Good luck with that.

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids 5-11 progressing

Second dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine increases protection against covid-19, maker says

Confinement and COVID-19: A Plea for Humanity for People in Prison | Opinion

COVID-19 boosters: When you could be eligible

75% of U.S. adults get at least one vaccine dose

What is the C.1.2 coronavirus variant — and should we be worried?

Regeneron and monoclonal antibodies are not a replacement for the COVID vaccine

Virus experts predict this is what will happen next

How the COVID-19 delta variant could impact live events

Another hidden Covid risk: Lingering kidney problems

Why some COVID-19 infections may be free of symptoms but not free of harm

Delta’s ‘R naught’ contagiousness rate doesn’t mean entire US will get COVID-19

The Race to Understand Post–COVID-19 Conditions

Vaccines Are The Factor Controlling COVID Deaths: Johns Hopkins

Is vaccine immunity waning?

No, a dangerous variant called ‘COVID-22’ does not exist

What Pfizer's COVID vaccine approval means

Maryland hits major vaccination milestone

What are monoclonal antibodies and do they help prevent COVID-19?

The lambda variant is ominous for what it says about the future trajectory of the pandemic

What is HIPAA? Read this before you use HIPAA as an excuse to complain about vaccine requirements

What immunity did having COVID-19 give me? Do I still need a vaccine?

COVID vaccines offer good protection for people living with HIV

At-home COVID-19 antigen tests: What you should know

Still unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Start here.

The COVID Delta variant is circulating. How risky is it to go out on tax-free weekend?

You have your vaccine, so why do you still have to wear a mask?

Schools weigh vaccine and mask mandates as students prepare to return

Several Baltimore restaurants shut down after vaccinated staff members test positive for COVID

Nursing home Covid cases are rising as staff vaccination rates lag

I have long COVID. Here’s how to get the care you need

Heal first, then vaccinate: How 9 systems are connecting COVID-19 survivors with the vaccine

The delta variant is on the rise. Is it still safe to travel this summer?

'A few mutations away': The threat of a vaccine-proof variant

Masks and covid-19: Explaining the latest guidance from the CDC and other experts

N.F.L. vaccine holdouts face training camp scrutiny

CDC: Lower vax rates in nursing homes among low-wage staff

What the delta variant means for your summer vacation

Experts turn to antibody treatment following swarm of breakthrough COVID-19 infections

Doctor: vaccinations, masking up could save a child

Indoor mask recommendations return even for the vaccinated. Blame delta, doctor says

U.S. masking guidelines to stiffen

COVID cases increasing in unvaccinated as more breakthroughs pop up

How the Olympics’ COVID-19 rules will make this year’s games very different

In Philly, community orgs continue COVID-19 vaccine push

NAACP to host virtual townhall addressing increasing dangers of Delta strain

Breakthrough coronavirus infections are on the rise. Here is how you can stay safe.

Health & Wellness: Getting back to the gym

A fully vaccinated White House employee tests positive for COVID-19

Sickle cell disease tied to COVID-19 mortality, hospitalizations

Doctors recommend indoor masking during COVID surge

Just because you can travel internationally now doesn’t mean you should

Covid-19 vaccines protect both individuals and society from deadly disease

Will you need a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot? Infectious disease expert explains if it's necessary

Explainer: This is how scientists detect new variants of COVID-19

Sunday Show

Viewpoint: We would die for our children; let them be vaccinated

LA clinicians rush to vaccinate community as Delta variant of COVID spreads

What we know so far about the lambda variant from Peru

In PNH, severe hemolysis post COVID-19 vaccination is possible

Coronavirus pandemic

Actual safety vs. hygiene theater

Are masks a new signifier of social class?

Covid-19 vaccines do not contain tracking devices

Medical experts: Rescue workers and neighbors at the site of the collapsed Florida condo could be at risk of respiratory illness

Is the Delta Plus variant as dangerous as it sounds?

Unvaccinated Nebraska man hospitalized with 'humongous' blood clot after catching COVID

COVID-19: Reopening the black community

Nearly 900 people got expired Pfizer shots in New York City

A vaccinated person's guide to the most concerning COVID-19 strains

Verify: How the Novavax vaccine works

Science Edition: Covid-19 pandemic update

As vaccination rates fizzle nationwide, states hope free joints, a spin around a NASCAR track and other perks will spark interest

Masks/social distancing halves the risk for catching COVID-19

Can COVID-19 lead to diabetes? Here's what you need to know

We know vaccines are working against new COVID variants. Now scientists are starting to understand why.

COVID-19 and black fungus: 10 things you need to know

Doctor brings passion for music to medicine

Do vaccine incentives work? Krispy Kreme says giving away 1.5 million free doughnuts has helped

Your doctor appointments might look different post-pandemic

COVID-19 Story Tip: Rapid, At-Home Blood Test Could Confirm COVID-19 Vaccination in Minutes

Masks have stopped disease spread for centuries. Here’s why they may catch on in the U.S.

Costco is bringing back its sample stations this week

Nonclinical diabetes risk factors key to post-pandemic care

Review of the published literature to characterise clinical excellence in COVID-19 care

Expert discusses longevity of COVID-19 vaccine protections

Ready to head back to the movies? Here’s what you need to know.

Some parents take a raincheck on COVID vaccine for their children

For people like my mom, there may never be a post-COVID era free of masks and worry

Why deadly ‘black fungus’ is ravaging COVID patients in India

Ready to head back to the movies? Here’s what you need to know.

Despite progress, Marylanders are still being hospitalized with COVID — and they’re younger now. Minorities remain most at risk.

U.S. must be ‘mindful’ as Covid escalates in other countries: Doctor

Tips for older adults to regain their game after being cooped up for more than a year

Verify: Yes, vaccinated people can transmit COVID-19 through kissing

Fact check: No link between India's falling COVID-19 cases and hydroxychloroquine

No, getting a COVID-19 vaccine won’t expose you to high amounts of electromagnetic radiation

Doctors are seeing patients with COVID-19 symptoms — but it’s not COVID-19

Deadly Fungi Are the Newest Emerging Microbe Threat All Over the World

What the CDC's new guidance means for unvaccinated kids this summer

COVID Help Desk: How‌ ‌long‌ ‌after‌ ‌getting‌ ‌COVID‌ ‌should‌ ‌I‌ ‌wait‌ ‌to‌ ‌get‌ ‌vaccinated?‌

As U.S. vaccinations rise, hospitals ease restrictions on visitors

CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US

Unvaccinated Americans twice as likely to feel comfortable ditching masks, poll finds as mandates lift

CDC’s mask guidance spurs confusion and criticism, as well as celebration

Did a year of vigilant hygiene, cleanliness weaken immune system responses?

In pandemic, geriatrician finds herself juggling needs of several elderly loved ones

The pandemic could be a long-awaited turning point for telemedicine

Despite FDA approval, some schools say they won’t mandate Covid vaccinations

Not just about antibodies: Why mRNA COVID vaccines may shield from variants

Will your child’s school mandate Covid vaccinations?

Why being partially vaccinated against COVID could put you at risk of infection

Yes, people taking seasonal allergy medicine can get a COVID-19 vaccine

Spitting is out, and so are high-fives: Little League is back with COVID rules across D.C. area

The next vaccination push will lean on churches, employers

Blackstone, Amazon join global fight against Covid in India

No, COVID-19 vaccines do not ‘shed’

COVID-19 vaccines might provide some protection against common cold coronaviruses

Fact Check: Vaccine trials were not rushed; possible link to extremely rare blood clots is unlikely to be detected in trials 

Q&A on the rare clotting events that caused the J&J pause

CDC vaccine advisers to hear about new blood clot cases linked with J&J coronavirus vaccine

Pres. Biden meets 200 million vaccine goal

The trouble with maskless tourists

A woman received two different vaccine shots. Should you be worried if it happens to you?

All about your coronavirus vaccine card (and what to do if you lose it)

US may need 2 weeks to determine if J&J shot causes extremely rare blood clots

Disparities in vaccine allocation prompt equity initiatives

'Long COVID' impacting patients who never tested positive for the coronavirus

Covid disease damage leading to 'completely new category' of organ transplants

Should people vaccinated against coronavirus still get tested?

A Covid-19 update with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

What you should do if you’ve received the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine'

Verify: It's suggested, but not mandatory for vaccine providers to provide both doses

Equity Task Force to help COVID-19 vaccine distribution among minorities

Johns Hopkins, archdiocese schools partner on COVID-19 prevention

Why Johnson & Johnson shots were paused — and why that’s so confusing

Good Question: Blood clots and the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccin‪e

What the future of COVID-19 might look like

A year in, here's what we know about vitamin D for preventing COVID

Can you drink after your COVID vaccine? Doctors weigh in

Orioles fans see return to Camden Yards as milestone in pandemic recovery: ‘It changed the rhythm of life’

New problems erode confidence in AstraZeneca's vaccine

Events of 2020 moved medical students to political activism

First US case of more infectious ‘double mutant’ COVID variant that emerged in India is identified in California

Can the vaccine make your period worse? These women say yes

What a doctor thinks about those nose-only COVID masks

These two groups tend to report more COVID vaccine side effects — this is why

Allergies, covid and vaccines: Your questions answered

COVID-19 vaccine side effects are stronger in women

Remdesivir shortens time to improvement, but has no significant mortality effect

Hopkins tool predicts how hospitalized COVID patients will fare

Should I laminate my COVID vaccine card? Here’s what experts say.

For the Culture with Farajii: Medical experts address COVID-19 vaccination concerns

You got your shot(s). But how long will COVID-19 vaccine immunity last?

High-tech face masks aim to step up the fight against Covid-19

A rare clotting disorder may cloud the world's hopes for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

Exercise after COVID-19: When it's safe to let kids get back to sports

Youth's experience with COVID-19

DoorDash will now let you order COVID-19 tests like tacos

Posts distort CDC study supporting mask mandates to reduce COVID-19

The last place immigrants feel safe getting COVID vaccine is from ICE

Maryland man battling 'long COVID' for 11 months

Johns Hopkins holds online session for youth to discuss COVID-19

Nursing homes rebound as residents get vaccines, but concerns about staff hesitancy remain

COVID-19: Remdesivir shows some benefit in minority groups

inFOCUS: Pandemic pushes medical milestones, advancements to new heights

Europe’s AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine controversy, explained

COVID cases plummet among nursing home staffers despite vaccine hesitancy

Dr. Bollinger: We’re in a better place with Covid, but we’re not out of the woods yet

Biden to hit 100 million vaccinations goal six weeks early

Verify: Plasma treatment for COVID-19 patients will delay vaccine

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott addresses why he's maintaining COVID restrictions

The latest hotel amenity doesn’t involve massages or cookies: It’s a free coronavirus test.

Ron Johnson’s unscientific take on the coronavirus vaccine

Verify: Here's how much immunity you have, if you've already had COVID-19

‘A real matter of life or death’: How the pandemic has renewed focus on push to change S.I. car culture

COVID treatment trials seek recently exposed, positive volunteers in Annapolis-area

CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinated population backed by top health experts

New online tool calculates COVID-19 progression risk

‘Travel can happen now,’ doctor says, but you still have to take precautions: Here’s what you need to know

How concerned should the U.S. be over homegrown variants?

Verify: Why you shouldn't turn down the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to wait for the others

Pro-Trump outlet misreads CDC report: Expert "disturbed" by scientific misrepresentation

Woman play an essential role in coronavirus battle, as they have in many areas of medicine

What will the end of the pandemic look like?

This key ingredient in red wine may help weaken COVID-19 symptoms, study suggests

Your next-wave Covid-19 vaccine questions, answered by an expert

This year's mild flu season comes with good and bad news

Controversial Indian Covid-19 vaccine found to be 81% effective

Does mask-wearing cause hypoxia or pneumonia?

Fact check: Studies do show face masks and lockdowns slow the spread of COVID-19

Video makes false claims about Morgellons disease and COVID-19 tests

Researchers identify link between COVID-19 and new diabetes cases

A conversation on the covid-19 pandemic

Getting the vaccine will protect you from the coronavirus — and it may keep people around you healthier, too

A doctor explains herd immunity

Coronavirus spreads readily in gyms when people don’t wear masks

US racial inequities in vaccination raise risk of new Covid hotspots and variants

‘If not us, then who?’: These doctors and nurses battle covid all day. Then they go online and fight misinformation.

Vaccine trials fail to capture representative sample of Americans

Pulse oximeters, used to fight COVID-19, may be inaccurate on people of color: FDA

Kids already know ‘stop, drop and roll’ for fire emergencies; it’s time to teach ‘stop, wash and mask on’ for COVID-19

U.S. races to vaccinate population as new variants emerge

“We’re at the lowest point we’ve been since about Halloween”: Dr. Brian Garibaldi

Advocates working to get COVID-19 vaccine to Baltimore’s hard-hit Latino community

Can covid herd immunity be reached without vaccinating kids? It’s complicated.

‘We are going to keep you safe, even if it kills your spirit’

Doctors say flu activity remains ‘surprisingly low’ amid COVID-19 pandemic (video)

How long does the COVID-19 vaccine protection last?

Will the new COVID-19 variants increase reinfection rates?

Experts answer the biggest Covid questions

Vitamin C, zinc don't lessen COVID-19 symptoms, researchers say

Baltimore-based company making Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses

Sore after getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's how to manage the side effects

Don’t hate the vaccine tourists, hate the vaccine game

From A to Z, supplements fail for COVID-19

As variants spread, top experts lay out best protection plan

How are kids tested in COVID vaccine trials? when might they get the vaccine? (video)

Is the U.S. turning a corner in the pandemic?

CDC expected to release new guidelines for reopening schools

A few Covid vaccine recipients developed a rare blood disorder

If double-masking is hurting your ears, try these tips to relieve the pain

5 warning signs COVID is in your lungs

All of those COVID variants might spoil the vaccine party

Missed doctor visits have created Covid’s shadow health crisis

Is it safe to dine outdoors at a restaurant?

Arm pain after COVID-19 vaccine common

Opinion: Superspreader Sunday? What to do if you’re exposed to COVID-19 at a Super Bowl gathering

Three most dangerous underlying conditions for COVID-19

What happens after you get the COVID vaccine? Here’s what you should do and expect, according to Hopkins experts

Here's why some people test positive after getting a Covid-19 vaccine

New diabetes cases linked to covid-19

Scientists suggest ways to improve immunity, possibly avoid severe COVID-19 bout

As the search for virus mutations ramps up, experts warn of a pandemic within a pandemic

Face masks aren't going anywhere soon. Are you getting the most protection?

COVID causing a smoking comeback?

GoVAX -- Let's end COVID Maryland: Maryland launches campaign promoting confidence in vaccines

Baltimore will have vaccinated 80% of residents by February 2022 if current pace holds, officials said

Johns Hopkins doctor, Montana teen team up to educate community about COVID-19

The COVID-19 vaccine should change the way we think about obesity

Unusually low flu activity lessens worry over ‘twindemic’

Verify: Are post COVID-19 lungs worse than long-time smokers' lungs?

You’re invited to the wedding, if you show proof of vaccination

With the new Coronavirus strain, do we need to upgrade our masks?

FAQ: Single or double? The latest advice on masks and covid.

Mask up, Maryland!

COVID-19 strain variants, ramping up vaccinations to get to herd immunity

So you have COVID-19 — here's what experts recommend you do next

The new strain of covid-19. How much more dangerous is it?

Fauci backs 'double-masking' in coronavirus fight, says 'likely more effective'

COVID-19 vaccines: All of your questions answered

7 signs it's time to replace your face mask

Covid-19 pandemic update

COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t mean you can party like it’s 1999, expert says

Timing of second Covid vaccine doesn't need to be exact. Just get it, experts say.

All overweight D.C. residents will get priority for the coronavirus vaccine. Experts are skeptical.

Yes, people with coronavirus vaccinations should still distance from each other. Here’s why.

Maryland seniors, others eligible for coronavirus vaccine frustrated by communication void, wait

Coronavirus today: Have we finally plateaued?

Health experts urge local businesses to help combat misinformation as vaccine rollout continues

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility should be broadened to speed up rollout, says Johns Hopkins expert

Coronavirus treatment with umbilical cord-derived stem cells shows promise, experts call for large trials

Mayor: Two cases of new coronavirus strain found in NYC

Experts: New SARS-CoV-2 strain isn’t a reason to panic

COVID antibody study

Vitamin D sales are up. But experts still don’t know whether it can prevent or treat covid.

The new COVID strain makes this one thing even more risky, doctor warns

Doctor’s death after Covid vaccine is being investigated

The coronavirus variant & L.A.’s COVID-19 epidemic

Public health: New virus strain has not reached Guam

We had the tools to fight covid-19 before it arrived. Next time we might not be so lucky.

Fatigue, loss of smell, organ damage: A range of symptoms plague many Marylanders long after COVID-19 infection

The big worry hanging over vaccination: Getting people to the clinics

Understanding the different kinds of coronavirus tests

The earliest signs you have COVID, according to Johns Hopkins

Treatment for coronavirus

Fear could stop the coronavirus vaccine from reaching some of the people who need it most

Doctor: People who avoided medical care during pandemic now ‘so sick’ they’re competing for hospital beds

How does the newly authorized Moderna COVID-19 vaccine compare to Pfizer’s?

NIH launching study on rare allergic reactions to coronavirus vaccine

Hospital ICU beds are running out. What happens if you have a medical emergency?

10 grocery store safety tips from a health expert

Johns Hopkins doctor shares experience getting COVID-19 vaccine

Understanding the different kinds of coronavirus tests

Cable news embraces a narrative of hope as vaccine arrives at hospitals

An epidemiologist explains how to celebrate safely this holiday

Is extreme cleaning in the pandemic 'hygiene theater'? Experts weigh in on controversial debate.

Indoor holiday gatherings may be key factor in COVID-19

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe? Here's what you need to know

Amid pandemic, scientists reassess routine medical care

Maryland hospitals juggle mounting COVID-19 cases but still have beds

New COVID-19 restrictions raise questions about the safety of outdoor dining during pandemic

Verify: Are rapid antigen tests really less accurate than other COVID-19 tests? When's the best time to get one?

Verify: You can donate blood, but not plasma, after getting COVID-19 vaccine

Many Black Americans don't trust a COVID-19 vaccine. It's important to understand why‌

How mayors are preparing to roll out COVID-19 vaccine

Dispelling myths about the virus in the African American community

Medical workers face mounting pressure, fatigue as pandemic rages on

Your questions answered

Don't replace coronavirus face masks with scarves, experts warn

What are emergency use authorizations, and do they guarantee that a vaccine or drug is safe?

Covid survivors with long-term symptoms need urgent attention, experts say

Minority numbers up in clinical trials for vaccine, but not enough, experts say

Staff meal breaks in the COVID-19 era: How 4 systems are limiting infection risks

So you won’t get an early Covid-19 vaccine. That’s OK.

Cases surge in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, often exceeding the scale of the spring outbreak

Another COVID-19 effect: Hospital-at-home care is starting to pick up

Despite vaccine progress, experts warn 'dark winter' still awaits for US

CDC’s new coronavirus quarantine guidance ‘strikes balance’ with resistant public, experts say

Routine laboratory blood tests are not good enough at diagnosing COVID-19

Youth vaping rates have plunged during lockdown: Study

A booster shot for anti-virus research

Should people who recovered from Covid get vaccinated?

Johns Hopkins doctor weighs in on hopeful vaccine timeline

Coronavirus Today: Building vaccine trust

Health experts warn of tough holiday season for seniors

Verify: No, you can't get sick with COVID-19 from the vaccine

One Baltimore mom’s stresses of pregnancy, pandemic and racism reflect those of many Black mothers, experts say

‘Cytokine Storm’ — the ‘intriguing’ similarity between COVID-19 and the 1918 influenza

Outdoor winter wedding hacks

Can the US reach COVID-19 herd immunity if not everyone gets vaccinated?

Hospitals in Maryland concerned about nursing shortage with surge of patients on the horizon

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Drug Combination for Treatment of COVID-19

COVID-19 testing can’t guarantee a safe Thanksgiving. Here’s why.

World renowned infectious disease doctor on new COVID-19 vaccines and recommended Thanksgiving precautions

Race, COVID and the Washington Post

Safety precautions to have a safe Thanksgiving holiday

Verify: Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you’ve already had the virus?

At-home COVID-19 testing is convenient, but here's what else to consider

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine among clinical trial sites testing COVID-19 therapies

As the coronavirus tears through rural Maryland, an ultramarathon plans to race on

Why a negative Covid test doesn't mean a safe Thanksgiving

Around 65%, 70% of the population’ needs to take a 90%-effective coronavirus vaccine, Johns Hopkins expert says

Baltimore-based entrepreneur designs full-face respirator mask designed for high-risk coronavirus settings

Johns Hopkins’ Dr. Lisa Maragakis on what you need to know about masks

Erin Michos, MD, on reducing CVD outcomes with influenza vaccination

Carroll County’s outdoor dining scene could be headed for wintry woes amid pandemic

A Notre Dame celebration was reckless, but can it teach us about COVID-19 spread?

Why experts urge caution in using covid risk and tracking tools

Here’s what you need to know about getting a coronavirus test at the airport

A vaccine to the rescue? First, we have to make it through winter, experts warn

Hospitals prepare for influx of COVID-19 patients, fear the unknown

Bioethicists worry the rich and powerful will get special access to experimental Covid treatments

Why experts say we need to stop talking about herd immunity

‘We are not guinea pigs’: Trust issues and a COVID-19 vaccine trial in the Navajo Nation

Greater Baltimore hospitals ready for another Covid surge, armed with lessons from spring

Hopkins officials, others with ties to Maryland to serve on Biden-Harris transition team

Baltimore restaurants are setting up enclosed tents for outdoor dining, but is it any better than sitting inside?

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine: When will it be ready and everything else you need to know

Johns Hopkins tests outpatient treatment for Covid-19 at D.C. hospitals

Covid-19 burden falls heavily on middle-aged men

How reliable are mail-in coronavirus tests? An infectious disease expert weighs in.

Covid plasma trials underway at Wayne State, paid volunteers needed

Suspected coronavirus exposure while at the polls? Experts advise next steps

Is It a cold, the flu, allergies, or COVID-19?

Traveling during the pandemic? Here’s your safety itinerary

CDC report shows how a Wisconsin summer retreat became a 'superspreading' event

Coronavirus in Maryland: 5 takeaways from the week

U.S. coronavirus cases approach 9 million with no end in sight

Health experts cite virus’s effect on Md.’s Latino community

Coronavirus mask use up overall, still lags among younger generations, CDC finds

'No area is particularly safe' from COVID-19: John Hopkins doctor

Getting the flu and COVID together could be a recipe for disaster

Some signs of recovery from severe Covid lung damage

Researchers discover possible way to slow coronavirus attack on human body

Out-of-control immune systems and COVID-19: How a single protein might be the answer

How 3 Baltimore startups adapted health technology for COVID-19 response

What we know about how long COVID-19 illness lasts and the likelihood of catching the coronavirus more than once

How Coronavirus Drugs Are Helping Patients

Is it the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference

The Pandemic Has Devastated the Underserved: COVID-19 and the Undocumented Latino Community

Is It a Cold, the Flu, or COVID-19?

COVID-19 Antigen Test Confusion Highlights Need for Better Federal Guidance for SNFs, Experts Say

The Northeast Held the Virus in Check. Now Cases Are Inching Up Again.

If I Catch Covid-19, Can I Get the Medications the President Received?

Solutions to your face-covering conundrums: ‘Maskne,’ wet masks and how to get your kid to wear one

Regeneron asks FDA for emergency authorization of COVID-19 antibody therapy

World renowned infectious disease doctor on latest COVID-19 news, including vaccines

Infection expert explains 4 factors that make Covid-19 way more lethal than the flu

Doctors hope 'old school' technique could help COVID-19 patients

13-year-old spreads COVID-19 to 11 family members on vacation, after negative test

Johns Hopkins doctor on Trump’s coronavirus treatment team has plenty of experience treating contagious diseases

COVID-19 and cars: Not a good medical mix, as it can harm drivers and passengers

For Trump, the most dangerous Covid phase lies ahead

Trump is taking dexamethasone, a steroid that can give patients a false sense of recovery followed by a crash

'That makes no sense': Doctors say Trump is either getting overtreated for the coronavirus, which could be risky, or is more seriously ill than we know

Verify: Yes, a COVID-19 patient can test positive months later

Do I have the coronavirus or a cold?

Trump's doctors say he could return to White House as early as tomorrow

No one is protected' from COVID-19, not even the president

Medical schools, hospitals and plenty of coronavirus: How Texas became a leading COVID-19 research hub

Model predicts severe disease in those with COVID-19

As Ravens welcome family in stands in preparation for fans, public health experts urge caution

Why health experts say ‘we can’t count on natural herd immunity’ to curb COVID-19

FAQ: What you need to know about masks and covid-19

Have a cough? How to tell if it is fall allergies or the coronavirus

This is what happens to your body over months in isolation

5 potential coronavirus treatments have seen major advancements this month — here's what the new research shows

Youth hockey in Illinois has been frozen by COVID-19 restrictions. Some parents say it’s time for a thaw.

Technology ready, but fast, at-home testing still not approved for sale

Nursing homes were an easy mark for COVID-19. Inaction and a broken system put West Virginia’s residents at greater risk.

Johns Hopkins researchers release model that aims to forecast whether a COVID-19 patient’s condition will improve, deteriorate

Drug- and alcohol-related deaths across Maryland jump more than 9% due to the coronavirus, officials say

How to sneeze and cough the right way during the COVID-19 pandemic

Why are temperature checks still happening despite 'limited' effectiveness?

Is COVID-19 making college towns unsafe to retire in?

‘We can deal with this virus': In partnership with Johns Hopkins, UMass Medical School in Worcester needs volunteers to test early diagnosis coronavirus treatment

Doctor who works to protect those in nursing homes says coronavirus isn't over yet

Many unanswered questions as New England nears flu season amid coronavirus pandemic

Eye catching: Wearing glasses could reduce your coronavirus risk, new study suggests

Those who social distance have fraction of COVID-19 risk compared to those who don’t

Twin disasters: How the West Coast fires might impact the COVID-19 pandemic

Are temperature checks going to save us from coronavirus?

What happens if you catch flu and COVID-19 at the same time?

COVID-19 vaccine is unlikely 'to eliminate all disease:' Johns Hopkins doctor

Johns Hopkins seeks Baltimore-area participants for studies on using coronavirus antibodies to prevent, treat infection

Can face masks that help protect against COVID-19 also keep you safe from wildfire smoke?

Do eyeglasses lower COVID-19 risks? Study finds spectacle-wearers are FIVE TIMES less likely to be diagnosed with coronavirus than the general public

Q&A on COVID herd immunity: Is it coming soon?

New state data shows coronavirus disproportionately affects minorities

Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Doctors Look To Plasma To Combat COVID, And City Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz

'I feel like I'm burning from the inside out' | COVID-19 survivors on life after recovery

The maitre d’ will take your temperature now

Flu vs. Covid: Ways to identify symptoms and differences

Coronavirus latest: Strict Social distancing is working, study from Johns Hopkins says

Blood plasma looked like a promising covid-19 treatment. Then Trump got involved.

Heart and lung damage from COVID-19 can improve over time if rehab starts early

International health experts refute claim that coronavirus death rate is lower than that of the flu

Here's how to properly wear your COVID-19 face mask

These are the underlying conditions that could put you at risk for severe COVID-19

Bring back reusable bags

Johns Hopkins doctor: Rising state positivity rate "concerns me"

When coronavirus symptoms refuse to go away

Smoking tied to COVID-19 risk; oxygen meter may help home patients

Vaping links to Covid risk are becoming clear

Baltimore youth sports groups upset about city’s decision to suspend programs, field permits this fall

Are face mask brackets safe to wear?

The safest ways to exercise during a pandemic

Why the FDA authorized just one test to classify all Covid-19 plasma

Doctors are studying why obesity might be tied to serious COVID-19 cases

The push for and the pushback against a Covid-19 vaccine by Election Day, explained

People ‘in their 20s, 30s and 40s’ becoming key spreaders of COVID-19, experts say

Millions of Americans carry the sickle cell trait, many without knowing it. Could they be at risk for severe Covid-19?

Some COVID-19 patients have required lung transplant to survive, Johns Hopkins doctor says

Will some COVID-19 survivors require a lung transplant to fully recover?

Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?

Johns Hopkins Takes COVID-19 Care to the Community

Doctor warns against herd immunity by infection

COVID-19, influenza season, and why it's crucial to get your flu shot this year

Special report: The impact of violent protests, race relations on election

What we (don’t) know about convalescent plasma treatment for Covid-19

COVID-19 Research Coordinator Finds Her Calling at Johns Hopkins

Lisa Cooper: The silver lining of COVID-19's dark clouds

As more patients report long-term health impacts from COVID-19, Johns Hopkins Doctor says more research needed on ‘long COVID’

How do flu symptoms compare with coronavirus?

Patients treated for COVID-19 now coping with 'long COVID'

What do doctors think of the effectiveness of plasma treatment against the coronavirus?

Convalescent plasma: The unanswered questions

Experts say more trials needed to better understand convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19

A lot of variables’: New research into popular gaiters highlights challenges of testing mask safety

Survivors' plasma still a solid option for treating Covid-19, experts say

The controversy around convalescent plasma & Covid-19, explained

COVID-19 herd immunity not possible in US as it can increase deaths, claims Johns Hopkins expert

From ‘happy hypoxia’ to purpuric rashes — here are all the perilous ways the coronavirus attacks the body

Johns Hopkins doctor gives update on coronavirus vaccines

Convalescent plasma: What you need to know

Is it safe to socialize during COVID-19? Here are 10 questions to ask yourself

Trump’s plasma push stands to delay clearer reading on science

The FDA just OKd emergency use of plasma for covid-19

COVID-19 treatments: What's taking the clinical trials so long?

Flu vaccine strongly encouraged as change of season could bring dangerous clash with coronavirus

Segregated parks linked to higher COVID-19 deaths for Black and Latino Americans

GoPros, plastic sheeting, and colored tape: How one of America’s oldest hospitals adapted to COVID-19

Pandemic pushes expansion of ‘hospital-at-home’ treatment

Why some people get terribly sick from COVID-19

What will happen when there’s a COVID-19 vaccine?

The NBA bubble is safe so far. but the league's lessons won't work for schools and businesses.

Obesity raises the risk of death from covid-19 among men

Washing your face mask: A step-by-step guide

COVID-19 symptoms: Fever screening widely used for schools, businesses. Is it reliable?

Wartime doctors battling covid-19 rush to treat the ill — but without knowing what really works

Beware the new wave of COVID-19 scams

Is fever screening reliable for COVID-19?

Baltimore-area hospitals begin to crack open doors for visitors amid pandemic

Why it’s unlikely we’ll have a Covid-19 vaccine before Election Day

COVID-19, racism, and the pursuit of health care and research worthy of trust

FAQ: How to care for your face mask (and why you shouldn’t hang it from your rear-view mirror)

‘It’s all new territory’: Are NFL’s ‘obese’ linemen at greater risk amid coronavirus pandemic?

Health experts warn about perils of new virus data collection system

7 medical appointments you shouldn't skip right now

Why black and Hispanic residents are more likely to become infected by the coronavirus

The road to recovery after serious COVID-19 is long. Some may never be the same.

Verify: Facebook page claims that if you have less than 10% body fat, coronavirus will not affect you

What do heart patients need to know about COVID-19 now?

Why U.S. needs to be 'really careful about optimism' surrounding coronavirus vaccines: Doctor

‘Hopefully, this has been a wake-up call’: Orioles, Marlins set for coronavirus-altered four-game series at Camden Yards

As Trump praises plasma, researchers struggle to finish critical studies

The Daily Dose

Proportion of youth with COVID-19 triples in five months, WHO reports

Work on hydroxychloroquine delayed promising studies of convalescent plasma

COVID-19 nasal swab test does not cause risk of infection

CDC says at least 17 people have West Nile virus — here’s how to distinguish symptoms from COVID-19

The new rules for packing a bag during the pandemic

Verify: Expert says wearing a mask at all is more important than the type you wear

Do some people have protection against the coronavirus?

How scientists revived an old-school treatment for a 21st century pandemic

Harvested antibodies now being tested as a prevention tool against COVID-19

Family audio recordings help humanize COVID-19 ICU patients for medical staff

COVID-19 is probably more deadly to men than women, but scientists still aren’t sure why

A popular heartburn medicine doesn’t work as a COVID-19 antiviral

Desperate Times: Protecting the Public From Research Without Consent or Oversight During Public Health Emergencies

Experts say we're still in the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic — here's why

Ronan couple struggles to recover from COVID infection

Listen to the scientists when it comes to COVID-19

Oxford coronavirus steroid research 'remarkable' amid scientific uncertainty, experts say

6 potential long-term side effects of COVID-19

Helping seniors in isolation during COVID-19

Johns Hopkins launches COVID-19 class for kids

The White House’s arguments against Trump wearing a mask are severely flawed

How COVID-19 is highlighting racial disparities in Americans’ health

Medical residency is always hard; now 38,000 trainees are starting during a pandemic

Not all infections caused by viruses are the same

Why Black and Hispanic residents are more likely to become infected by the coronavirus

Men and COVID-19: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Understanding Sex Differences in Mortality and Recommendations for Practice and Policy Interventions

One habit could drive the risk of severe Covid-19 in young adults — study

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shows early promise in testing

Maryland long-term care residents tested positive for coronavirus despite a lack of symptoms

Amid coronavirus pandemic, organizers continue planning for Maryland State Fair

Johns Hopkins, city spearheading new mobile Covid-19 testing

Building bridges to combat COVID-19 in communities of color

We took a plane, train and (rental) automobile for the experience, not the journey

With Black Americans dying of COVID at higher rates, the medical community points to racism in health care

Long-term effects of Covid-19 infection being studied in Singapore

U.S. Hits Grim Milestone as Coronavirus Cases Top 3 Million

Test for COVID-19 does not involve collecting a sample from the blood-brain barrier

Months Into Virus Crisis, U.S. Cities Still Lack Testing Capacity

How To Self-Quarantine If You're Going To Another State

Baltimore restaurants cycle between open and closed as Canton becomes coronavirus hotspot

Does asthma increase Covid-19 risk? Emerging research suggests a complicated connection

US nears 3M cases, still 'knee-deep' in 1st wave, Fauci says: 4 COVID-19 updates

This is the Most Dangerous Place You Can Go, Warns Coronavirus Doctor

They May Think They’re Invincible, But Teens Can Get Really Sick With COVID-19 Too

I'm an Infectious Disease Doctor and Beg You Don't Go Here

NIH Awards Johns Hopkins BWI-CTU Group $460,679 in Supplemental COVID-19 Funding

Is it safe to go back to the barbershop during COVID-19?

Shocking before-and-after pics shows toll the coronavirus took on fitness fanatic

Here’s what recovery from covid-19  looks like for many survivors

Poverty and obesity are abetting COVID-19 in sickening Shelby County's young people

5 potential long-term effects of COVID-19

A Dallas megachurch had a coronavirus cluster. Then it hosted Mike Pence.

Johns Hopkins leads effort to bring COVID-19 testing to hard-hit communities in Baltimore

On the front lines

Think you won't get coronavirus outside? Think again.

Fallout from new surge in coronavirus cases in US

World renowned infectious disease doctor talks latest COVID-19 News

Turns out I wasn’t dying of covid-19 after all. I was using my pulse oximeter the wrong way.

Hundreds urged to get new COVID-19 tests after state finds issues with local lab

Quantity does not equal quality: Scientific principles cannot be sacrificed

The coronavirus is jeopardizing a ‘very, very finite’ workforce: Africa’s doctors and nurses

For contact tracing to work, public health authorities must regain the trust of Black communities

How to plan a summer ‘safecation': What to know about road trips, flying, hotels and more

Sports leagues playing the most dangerous of games during pandemic

The country is reopening. Is it safe to play softball again?

Howard County couple treated together for coronavirus now back home recovering

Is your cough a sign of coronavirus? An experts weighs in

Protesters should wear masks, practice social distancing & get tested for covid-19, health officials say

Six months in, Johns Hopkins experts weigh in on the coronavirus: ‘We are really still in our first wave'

NIH expands its COVID-19 research in underrepresented communities

The steroid dexamethasone is the first drug shown to reduce COVID-19 deaths

Black health experts view protesters with admiration, anxiety over exposure to COVID-19

Fact check: Cloth masks — homemade and not — do offer protection against COVID-19

'Still scared': Health workers feel the toll of virus fight

District volunteers needed for experimental coronavirus treatment out of Johns Hopkins

COVID-19 update: 'Breakthrough' drug, mask sterilization

Beyond fever and shortness of breath, experts say COVID-19 symptoms can appear in unusual ways

‘I was scared when I saw myself’: Marathon runner in peak physical condition hospitalized by COVID-19; now on the road to recovery

Can you get the coronavirus from a public bathroom?

Could statins reduce the severity of COVID-19?

Is it safe to visit older loved ones as COVID-19 restrictions ease? What experts say

Scientists try to keep coronavirus masks from being swallowed by culture wars

Decline in new US virus deaths may be temporary reprieve

Gyms may be reopening, but is it safe to go?

Should cities pay influencers to help stop the spread of COVID-19?

Racial disparities in the pandemic

'I'm grateful and blessed': DC athlete recovers from 3 viruses at once, including COVID-19

Experts say comorbidity is not the only reason for racial disparities in COVID-19

Researchers ask if survivor plasma could prevent coronavirus

Long overdue’: Lawmakers declare racism a public health emergency

Dr. Robert Bollinger on the Coronavirus Pandemic

The pandemic’s most bitter pill

Age protection laws may complicate return of pro sports

From reinfection to persistent positives: COVID testing FAQs answered

Maryland coronavirus hospitalizations reach two-week streak of declines as health experts warn lawmakers of potential surge in cases

‘Street medics’ at protests tweak their toolkit to deal with pandemic

Should you shave your beard for coronavirus?

Is it safe to go to a nail salon now? What experts want you to know

Are kids less likely to transmit the coronavirus? Here is what experts know now

'We need to recognize where there might be new hotspots': John Hopkins doctor

No one knows why these Covid-19 patients’ symptoms keep relapsing

How to strengthen your resilience for the road ahead

Where Do the Children Play?

“Is It Safe for Me to Go to Work?” Risk Stratification for Workers during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Does drug touted by Trump work on COVID-19? After data debacle, we still don't know

How long does the coronavirus last inside the body?

Engineer? Cancer expert? Physicist? They’re coronavirus researchers now

Under the right conditions, going back to the movies might not be as dangerous as you think

These athletes had the coronavirus. Will they ever be the same?

COVID-19 deaths top 1,000 in Minnesota

More donors, consignors than customers as thrift, resale stores reopen

Smoking and COVID-19 — why now is the time to quit

How Covid-19 will shape the future of senior living. New models of care, more aging in place.

Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd': HRW and Johns Hopkins

Researchers use machine learning to predict heart damage in COVID-19 patients

Johns Hopkins doctor on front lines lost brother to COVID, honors him by helping patients

Venezuela: Urgent Aid Needed to Combat Covid-19

COVID-19 is crushing black communities. Some states are paying attention.

With use of survivor plasma considered safe, two new tests will measure whether it combats COVID-19

Covid-19 was a wake up call on nursing resources: Johns Hopkins

Nurses disciplined, fired for wearing hospital-issued scrubs

Johns Hopkins doctor: We're not going to get a vaccine for everyone in the world for a long time

Using convalescent blood to treat COVID-19: The whys and hows

Critical Perspective: Management of post-intensive care syndrome in the era of COVID-19

One final viral infusion: Trump’s move to block travel from Europe triggered chaos and a surge of passengers from the outbreak’s center

Pandemic swells in South America, as the U.S. nears 100,000 deaths

Johns Hopkins steps in to help shelters, communities ravaged by Covid-19

Accelerating drug development through repurposed FDA approved drugs for COVID-19: speed is important, not haste

As states reopen, we’re answering your questions: Can your kids and grandkids visit? Is it safe to go to the gym?

Johns Hopkins doctors release guidance for patients recovering from COVID-19

What it takes to become a contact tracer on the trail of the coronavirus

Why did Florida avoid a coronavirus disaster?

Majority of Johns Hopkins Covid-19 patients 30-50 years old: Ernst

Palliative care may require caution, creativity during COVID-19

She fought to keep COVID-19 out of her nursing home. Then, she got sick.

Nursing home employees rely on support groups, extended ‘family’ during outbreak

In Florida, 83 percent of coronavirus deaths are people 65 and older

When will it be safe to travel again? Infectious disease experts weigh in

Johns Hopkins doctor discusses link between obesity and severe COVID-19 infections

A fever is 100.4 in Ohio; it’s 99.5 in Delaware: States, companies write their own rules for temperature screening in a pandemic

Chasing the elusive dream of a COVID-19 cure

How could coronavirus impact the body? What researchers found about kidneys, intestines

27 nurses share their best tips for self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Where to buy face masks for travel: Everything you need to know

We asked doctors: Should you wear gloves to protect yourself from the coronavirus?

Final heart disease and COVID

Obesity can shift severe COVID-19 to younger age groups

Researchers look to blood antibodies as weapons in virus fight

A closer look at the race to develop antibody drugs for COVID-19

How to know if you’re dealing with coronavirus or allergies

Hasidic Jews, hit hard by the outbreak, flock to donate plasma

Latinos disproportionately hurt by coronavirus in Maryland, Baltimore and among Johns Hopkins patients

DocTalk podcast: COVID-19 health inequity

Nurse practitioner shares what it's like caring for COVID-19 patients in the ICU

Johns Hopkins team saves mother in time for Mother’s Day

Hopkins continues to play key role in Maryland's response to coronavirus

Caring for those with Covid-19: A doctor's experience

When will it be safe to visit your mom in a nursing home after coronavirus lockdowns?

How plasma transfusions may heal COVID-19 patients

Doctor exposed to Covid-19 joins fight for possible treatment drug

World renowned infectious disease doctor on COVID-19 testing policy

Can you reuse a disposable mask? Yes, if you follow these steps

They don’t struggle to breathe — but COVID-19 is starving them of oxygen

Distinguishing Lyme disease from COVID-19

Ways to help older neighbors and relatives in isolation (and how they can help you)

'Every call has the potential to be exposed to COVID': First responders worry about adequate testing

Why is Wilmington not in line for COVID-19 drug?

Why U.S. is at 'critical point' in fight against coronavirus: Johns Hopkins doctor

UK coronavirus death toll is now the highest in Europe

Better training, reimbursement needed to sustain growing demand for home-based care amid COVID-19

What to know about “immune boosters” before trying them

Blood of those recovered from COVID-19 could ‘head the disease off at the pass,’ health experts say

Covid-19 has shuttered scientific labs. It could put a generation of researchers at risk

COVID-19: 'Lockdown 15' weight gain metabolic implications and risks

The COVID-19 riddle: Why does the coronavirus devastate some places and spare others?

No, the flu hasn't killed more people than coronavirus

Here’s how we can deal with COVID-19 in nursing homes right away

As businesses resurface after state shutdowns, so does divisiveness

Johns Hopkins ICU nurse shares experience on the front lines

Coronavirus infects our intestines and can damage the heart, report says

Does COVID-19 discriminate? Experts discuss pandemic’s effect on minority groups

Life in the Covid-19 era: Assisted-living residents adjust

How to make sure you’re wearing your mask or cloth face covering correctly

Verify: Breaking down thermometers and which are the best

Here’s What We Know about the Most Touted Drugs Tested for COVID-19

On Baltimore’s front lines nursing those sickened by coronavirus: ‘I tell them I won’t give up if they won’t give up’

How can you dine out while wearing a mask? Experts weigh in

Are temperature checks effective in stopping coronavirus spread

How to eat safely — and stay socially distant — at restaurants

Experts worried about the mental health of healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Testing an old therapy against a new disease: Convalescent plasma for COVID-19

‘There’s too many unknowns’: Many Maryland barbers hesitant to open for essential workers amid coronavirus risk

Some children with COVID-19 are experiencing symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease

Johns Hopkins COVID Testing

Long-term isolation is really not ok for boomers

COVID-19 lockdown inactivity may spell trouble for CVD prevention

Coronavirus deaths in U.S. nursing, long-term care facilities top 10,000

Hogan 'hopeful' Maryland could start coronavirus recovery plan as early as May

What awaits the sickest COVID-19 patients after they leave the hospital?

ICUs on rails: How France coped with a surge of coronavirus patients

Popular heartburn medicine being studied as treatment for coronavirus

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