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Maryland health officials declared a measles outbreak in St. Mary’s, Carroll and Cecil counties after 14 new confirmed cases in unvaccinated residents, bringing the year's total to 31 cases; health experts say measles is highly contagious and can have serious consequences, especially for immunocompromised people, urging vaccination for children at 12 months and again at 4–6 years.
Maryland health officials declare a measles outbreak in St. Mary’s, Carroll and Cecil counties after 14 new confirmed cases, bringing the year's total to 31 cases—most in unvaccinated residents. Experts warn measles is highly contagious and urge vaccination for children (first dose at 12 months, then 4–6 years) to protect vulnerable groups, including the immunocompromised; there is no evidence of widespread transmission yet, but officials say vaccination remains essential to control the spread.
Maryland's Department of Health has declared a measles outbreak in St. Mary’s, Carroll, and Cecil counties, with 14 confirmed cases among unvaccinated residents and the year’s total at 31; officials say there is no evidence of widespread community transmission and most cases are tied to household contacts. Health officials urge vaccination (MMR), provide information on checking vaccination status and finding clinics, and advise exposed individuals to monitor for symptoms for 21 days and isolate if they appear.
DHS said more than 1,300 illegal immigrants were arrested during a two-week operation called Operation Safe Community – Washington, D.C., spanning Virginia and Maryland and targeting offenders with criminal histories. The agency noted arrests in the D.C. suburbs (including individuals with violent or sexual-crime histories) and said roughly 400 arrestees had prior convictions or charges in the United States, with groups such as MS-13 involved. ICE officials framed the operation as removing dangerous criminal offenders from communities, while DHS Secretary Mullin criticized sanctuary policies in Virginia and Maryland and proponents called it a public-safety measure.
Maryland health officials declare a measles outbreak in Carroll, Cecil and St. Mary’s counties with 14 new confirmed cases in unvaccinated residents; statewide total reaches 31 this year, no public exposures identified, and officials urge vaccination to protect vulnerable populations.
A 10-year-old girl was bitten by a beaver at Seneca Creek State Park, part of a string of rabid beaver attacks in Maryland this summer that also hit Cunningham Falls and Hunting Creek Lake. A dead beaver tested positive for rabies, and authorities are searching for other sick beavers while closing affected park areas. Officials caution visitors to keep a safe distance from wildlife and report unusual animal behavior; there is no confirmed outbreak link established yet.
A house explosion in Annapolis, Maryland left a woman dead and a man critically injured; authorities are investigating the incident, with no immediate details on the cause.
O.J. Brigance, a Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl winner who publicly battled ALS for years, has died at 56, leaving a legacy of resilience and advocacy through brigance Brigade.
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration cannot block the Biden-era plan to relocate the FBI headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Maryland, finding it improper for the Justice Department to usurp the GSA’s relocation decision, effectively paving the way for the FBI to move to Maryland.
Two teens were attacked by rabid beavers at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, Maryland; one teen was airlifted to hospital, the beaver was euthanized and tested rabies-positive, prompting a partial closure of Hunting Creek Lake areas while wildlife officials assess safety. Authorities urge caution around wildlife and remind visitors of rabies risks and the importance of medical care if bitten.
An altercation during a Bel Air traffic stop led to a police officer shooting; the suspect was flown to Shock Trauma where he died, and the officer was injured but released from the hospital. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division is investigating, with the Bel Air Police Department cooperating, and there’s no ongoing threat to the community.
Jayson Reed, 33, was arrested in North Carolina on four counts of second-degree assault and related charges after allegedly urinating on a Maryland family, including an 8-year-old girl, at a Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore. Maryland police coordinated with North Carolina deputies, leading to a warrant and Reed’s extradition; he remains jailed in NC awaiting extradition to Maryland. Second-degree assault in Maryland carries up to 10 years per count.
A drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is spreading across the United States, including Maryland; officials say most people are not at high risk, but its resistance to many antifungal medicines creates challenges for hospitals and underscores the need for vigilant surveillance.
Maryland officials are cautiously optimistic but not yet certain Hunting Creek Lake in Cunningham Falls State Park is safe after two beaver attacks tested positive for rabies; the area remains closed while the DNR conducts fact-finding, searches for more affected animals, and seeks benchmarks before any reopening date is set. Beavers are rarely rabies vectors, but authorities suspect spillover from other wildlife and want to confirm only two animals were involved before guaranteeing public safety.
Two beavers tested positive for rabies after biting visitors at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, Maryland, within two weeks, leading officials to close water-access areas (swimming, fishing, boating) while wildlife authorities surveil and remove potentially infected animals. The beavers were euthanized, and health officials emphasize rabies can be prevented with prompt post-exposure treatment. The park remains partially open as investigators determine the outbreak’s extent.