As we head into the winter months, the number of cases of COVID 19 continues to rise in Maryland and across the country.
On Thursday, Governor Larry Hogan warned of difficult times ahead, urging residents to stay the course, comply with pandemic restrictions, and to "wear the damn mask."
Baltimore Mayor Jack Young has announced new restrictions for bars, movie theaters, and other public places.
The statewide positivity rate is now above 5%. The rate here in Baltimore currently hovers at around 4%, but it's up 67% from a month ago.
Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa joins Tom with the latest on the city's efforts to combat the uptick in infections.