The U.S. should require vaccines to enter the country With the delta variant increasing COVID-19 cases, the U.S. could help ensure safer travel through a vaccine requirement. Courtney Cohn August 4, 2021
Prince George’s County now an area with ‘substantial’ COVID transmission, CDC says The update in status comes as COVID cases rise in the county. Christine Zhu August 2, 2021
UMD releases fall guidelines for vaccinated, unvaccinated people Unvaccinated people will be required to sign a memorandum acknowledging the risk. Amanda Hernández July 14, 2021
Marylanders ages 12-17 vaccinated against COVID-19 to be eligible for scholarship drawing The VaxU Scholarship Promotion begins July 12 and will last through Labor Day. Amanda Hernández July 7, 2021
UMD international students must meet vaccine requirement within 30 days of arriving in US International students who are not fully vaccinated must also self-quarantine for seven days and provide proof of a negative PCR test taken three to five days after arrival to the U.S. Shifra Dayak June 21, 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
UMD offers free football tickets to employees who get vaccine between May 19 and June 30 To qualify for the tickets, employees must receive a first or second vaccination dose between May 19 and June 30. Christine Zhu May 19, 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