Coronavirus In Maryland And Abroad

US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visits Baltimore. The WHO says to hold off on COVID booster shots. And Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger faces a primary challenge from progressive candidate Brittany Oliver.

We’ll go On the Record with Baltimore City’s health commissioner to ask about vaccine outreach. How do peer ambassadors dispel myths and ease fears about vaccines? Plus, OSI-Baltimore’s effort to vaccinate people who are disconnected from the health care system.

Anne Arundel County is ready with funds to help vulnerable tenants behind on rent. And Baltimore County Schools prepare for an in-person school year without knowing who’s vaccinated and who isn’t.

In her new memoir, Dr. Wen describes her journey from a young immigrant to a renowned public health advocate.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said enforcement of the new policy will take effect starting Sept. 13 and will apply to indoor dining, gyms and entertainment venues.

In a dramatic move reminiscent of the first days of the coronavirus in China some 19 months ago, flights and trains in and out of the city of 11 million have been halted.

The 110 million doses sent abroad puts the U.S. ahead of every other country making donations combined. But global health experts warn that billions of donated doses are needed to stop the pandemic.

Anne Arundel County returns to a masks-on policy in all county-owned buildings. And a program to help low-income Baltimoreans with their water bills may do more harm than good.

Students learn best in classrooms, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tells NPR — but "we have to make sure that we're following mitigation strategies."

Daily infections are nearly quadruple the numbers reported just a week ago. Japan's prime minister, who has denied the Olympics are to blame, has extended a state of emergency to the end of August.