Maryland Gov. Hogan adds six mass COVID-19 vaccination sites as distribution lags The Six Flags in Bowie is among the new sites. Brent Abel January 27, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine will save lives. UMD must make it mandatory. Requiring the COVID-19 vaccine is the only way to keep UMD safe. Courtney Cohn January 26, 2021
Health center director says there’s no timeline on when UMD could get COVID-19 vaccines UMD has not received vaccines to distribute to the campus community, but some employees are now eligible. Eric Neugeboren January 25, 2021
UMD received nearly 200 reports of noncompliance with COVID-19 guidelines in the fall The total includes reports to the ethics, integrity and compliance reporting system and University Police. Madison Peek January 24, 2021
Hogan: Maryland to enter phase 1B of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan People over 75, K-12 teachers, and child care providers are next. Brent Abel January 14, 2021
Biden’s emergency COVID-19 plan includes stimulus checks for adult dependents Adult dependents, which includes many college students, are eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks, per Biden's plan. Rina Torchinsky January 14, 2021
Maryland Gov. Hogan proposes $1 billion COVID-19 relief legislation The legislation, called the RELIEF Act, includes targeted stimulus checks. Brent Abel January 11, 2021
UMD has yet to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses, health center says The school is crafting a plan for vaccine distribution for when doses arrive. Brent Abel January 8, 2021
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn pushes to extend indoor dining ban in the county The county ban on indoor dining is currently set to expire Jan. 16. Clara Longo de Freitas January 6, 2021
Gov. Hogan announces plan to accelerate lagging vaccine rollout A Bloomberg News report last week identified Maryland as among the worst states in the country at administering COVID-19 vaccines. Brent Abel January 5, 2021