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‘Did you get your vaccine?’ Amid pockets of resistance, Harford County battles high COVID rate

Bishai

In a county where the COVID rate hovers near the highest in the state, word that parents at several Harford high schools were planning private proms raised some eyebrows if […]

Online calculator estimates your risk of dying from COVID-19

Chatterjee

Many people have been willing to take their chances during the coronavirus pandemic, but a new online tool could help you make a more informed decision about risks.Nilanjan Chatterjee is quoted […]

Is a pandemic the time to have a baby? Potential moms wrestle with question.

Gemmill

There’s a growing global trend of women putting aside plans to have a child – temporarily or indefinitely – as the pandemic enters its second year.Alison Gemmill is quoted at […]

Scientists seek COVID treatment answers in cheap, older drugs

Ogburn

Could a decades-old antidepressant be a secret weapon against covid? A few scientists think so, after two small studies showed that fluvoxamine, typically prescribed for obsessive-compulsive disorder, prevented serious illness […]

After crime plummeted in 2020, Baltimore will stop drug, sex prosecutions

Sherman

Something happened in Baltimore last year. The coronavirus pandemic hit, and State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced that the city would no longer prosecute drug possession, prostitution, trespassing and other […]

COVID-19 Effects After the Pandemic: Mental Health [Podcast]

Stuart

Liz Stuart explains how mental health issues as a result of Covid-19 may last beyond the pandemic. Podcase at Bloomberg.

Colorado near top in getting COVID-19 vaccine to people over 65, but middle of pack with overall population

Chatterjee

Three months into the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, it’s clear Colorado has immunized more seniors than most states — but it’s much harder to assess whether the state has succeeded in […]

5 Covid Classroom Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Johnson

It’s human nature to let down our guard in certain situations. Here are some Covid-related risks to keep an eye onSara Johnson is quoted at Tech and Learning.

Opportunity Zones might be good for investors, but what about West Baltimore? [Commentary)

Newman

A report on the early results of Opportunity Zones in Baltimore says the federal program should change to increase investment in areas of the city that are truly distressed — […]

CDC School Guidelines: What You Need to Know

Johnson

The eagerly awaited guidelines, which are recommendations and not requirements, quickly drew criticism. Some educators were disappointed that there were not more details about ventilation in schools and that educator […]