More than 550 UMD employees sign petition demanding expanded access to telework "Restricting telework at this time ignores effects of the pandemic that still rule over many aspects of our lives," the petition said. Shifra Dayak June 11, 2021
UMD health equity center to be part of White House COVID-19 vaccine initiative The Black Coalition Against COVID and SheaMoisture are also collaborating on the project. Amanda Hernández June 3, 2021
UMD to lift most mask, occupancy, distancing restrictions on Friday Fully vaccinated people will not need to wear a mask in most places, while unvaccinated people must wear masks in all public indoor places. Eric Neugeboren May 27, 2021
Maryland incentivizes COVID-19 vaccination with lottery prizes up to $400K Vaccinated state residents over 18 are automatically entered. Nataraj Shivaprasad May 20, 2021
Family-owned pupuseria in Langley Park hopes to “bounce back” from the pandemic Pupuseria El Comalito, a Salvadoran restaurant, has another location in Riverdale Park. Sofia Garay May 19, 2021
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifts statewide indoor mask mandate Masks will still be required inside public transportation, health care settings and schools. Amanda Hernández May 14, 2021
Undocumented, international students will be eligible for federal emergency pandemic aid The measure reverses the Trump administration's policy. Khushboo Rathore May 11, 2021
UMD loosens mask mandate, adjusts summer testing requirements Community members are no longer required to wear a mask for outdoor exercise. Christine Zhu May 6, 2021
‘A feeling of helplessness’: As COVID-19 ravages India, UMD students worry for loved ones With few vaccines, India has suffered 200,000 deaths and counting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shifra Dayak May 6, 2021