Maryland health department pauses all Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations Out of 6.8 million vaccinations, six reported a “rare and severe” blood clot. Madison Peek April 13, 2021
UMD to offer some in-person study abroad for the first time since spring 2020 Maryland Semester programs will be offered in Denmark, Italy, Spain and Sweden. Anaya Truss-Williams April 12, 2021
USM could likely mandate COVID vaccines, says Maryland attorney general’s office The USM has not made a decision on any vaccination requirements in the fall. Rina Torchinsky April 9, 2021
UMD abre las citas de vacunación contra COVID-19 a facultad, estudiantes y personal Los miembros de la comunidad elegibles pueden registrarse en el portal en línea del centro de salud universitaria. Equipo de The Diamondback April 8, 2021
UMD opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all faculty, students and staff Eligible community members can register in the health center's online portal. Rina Torchinsky April 8, 2021
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System launched a COVID-19 vaccine hotline The hotline, available in English and Spanish, can help people with vaccine preregistration and appointments. Sofia Garay April 8, 2021
UMD’s PHA has not been able to sanction chapters for COVID-19 violations PHA's executive board is attempting to use a clause in its current policies to leverage authority over COVID-19 violations. Eric Neugeboren April 7, 2021
UMD Student Affairs VP Patty Perillo talks vaccine distribution, fall plans at RHA meeting The Maryland Attorney General ruled the university could not mandate the vaccines because they were released under emergency use authorization. Christine Zhu April 7, 2021
Socially distanced egg hunt brings sense of normalcy back to Easter The event was held on Saturday, April 3, by the Berwyn District Civic Association. Freelance Reporter April 5, 2021
Marylanders 16 and older to be eligible for COVID vaccine at mass sites starting Tuesday Marylanders 16 and older can receive a vaccine at any provider by April 12. Matt McDonald April 5, 2021