Coronavirus

It comes as the state readies a campaign to convince the public to trust the vaccine.

Rutherford also said health care workers will get the vaccine first followed by workers in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. 

The state is also asking all colleges and universities to develop emergency policies and procedures to give academic credit to any students willing to work in health care during the pandemic. 

Gov. Larry Hogan made the announcement during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.

A new survey from the University of Maryland Medical System found nearly two thirds of Marylanders plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it's available. 

As of Tuesday, 1,667 new cases of coronavirus have been reported for a total of 185,464. Hospitalizations are also up. 

A grim milestone for COVID-19 in the United States.

You can access MD COVID Alert by downloading the app if you have an Android phone. If you have an iPhone, you can access it by going to your settings. 

While the alarming numbers in COVID-19 cases are taking center stage, some promising news in vaccines provides hope. No, Donald Trump had nothing to do with it.

Should the pandemic worsen, Gov. Hogan also said he will not wait on changing restrictions, but will ensure the economy stays open.