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‘We’re Not Vaccinated Enough’ In Harford County For Herd Immunity

Bishai

Outbreaks of the coronavirus are still going to happen in Harford County, due to a plateau in vaccination rates, according to the county’s health officer.Amber D’Souza and David Bishai are […]

How harm reduction models can save US lives in the pandemic

Sherman

While harm reduction has largely been used to combat drug abuse and HIV/Aids, it could inform the coming months and how the US tackles future health crises, experts saySusan Sherman is […]

Having anxiety about returning to normal? Expert explains what you can do to cope

Stuart

Things are slowly returning to normal in Maryland and across the country after more than a year of living with pandemic safety precautions. But many report feelings of anxiety at […]

The U.S. Birthrate Has Dropped Again. The Pandemic May Be Accelerating the Decline.

Gemmill

Over all, the birthrate declined by 4 percent in 2020. Births were down most sharply in December, when babies conceived at the start of the health crisis would have been […]

Can Baltimore end the War on Drugs? As Marilyn Mosby takes lead on decriminalization, few public health alternatives are in place

Sherman

Mosby and public health advocates say research is clear: While the problems may be frustrating, arresting people for those offenses does not solve them. Law enforcement must focus resources on […]

‘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 […]