Governor Hogan directs State Board of Elections to conduct November general election With enhanced voting options

ANNAPOLIS, MD—With 118 days until the November general election, and given that the State Board of Elections has not yet provided a recommendation on how to conduct the election, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday directed the Board to follow existing state law and conduct the election with enhanced voting options in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: Every early voting center […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations flatten as cases top 70K

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations remained flat while total recorded cases topped the 70,000 mark. As of Tuesday morning, there have been 70,396 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 4.53%, a slight […]

Governor Hogan announces new guidance to allow limited outdoor visitation to nursing home facilities

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Ahead of Father’s Day weekend, Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced a plan to begin allowing limited outdoor visits to Maryland’s nursing home facilities. The plan also allows for limited communal dining and small group activities to resume with proper precautions in place. This is the first step in allowing nursing homes to begin a safe and phased reopening, […]

Baltimore County Public Library announces reopening plan

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is moving forward with plans for the next steps in the re-opening of branches. The re-opening, which will occur in phases, is being conducted according to guidance from county, state, and federal health agencies, and takes into account social distancing protocols and community needs. This phased reopening will begin on Monday June 15, 2020 with […]

Governor Hogan releases additional details on Stage Two reopenings

ANNAPOLIS, MD—With key statewide health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday evening announced further details on the additional phased reopenings through Stage Two of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.’ “This truly is one of the most daunting challenges our state has ever faced, but sometimes the worst times have a way of […]

Baltimore County officials release additional details on fully entering Stage One of reopening plan

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced additional details regarding the county’s plan to fully enter Stage One of Governor Larry Hogan’s Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan. “Having made significant progress in the availability of testing, contact tracing and personal protective equipment, we are prepared to take the next steps in safely reopening our economy. As we align with […]

Baltimore County issues advance guidance for restaurant outdoor seating, not yet allowed by state

TOWSON, MD—In anticipation of future steps by the state of Maryland to further reopen, Baltimore County on Tuesday issued proactive guidance to help restaurants and bars prepare to provide expanded outdoor dining options.  The full guidelines can be viewed at the end of this story. Under Governor Larry Hogan’s statewide executive order, restaurants and bars are currently only permitted to […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations tick slightly higher as total cases approach 48,000

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday  reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations ticked up slightly over the past 24 hours, ending an almost two-week-long streak of declining or flat numbers. As of Tuesday morning, there have been 47,687 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of […]