UPDATE: Click here for the latest, complete zip code reports. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Monday that the state has confirmed over 19,000 total cases of novel coronavirus. In addition, the state has also recorded over 85,000 negative test results. As of Monday morning, there were 19,487 COVID-19 cases in Maryland. There have […]
UPDATE: Click here for the latest, complete zip code reports. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Sunday that the state has confirmed over 18,000 total cases of novel coronavirus. In addition, the state has also recorded over 78,000 negative test results. As of Sunday morning, there were 18,581 COVID-19 cases in Maryland. There have […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The Department of Health and Human Services is announcing upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide additional resources to state and local jurisdictions in support of our nation’s response to the 2019 novel coronavirus. Using funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020, CDC is awarding $631 million to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As part of its ongoing preparedness and response effort regarding COVID-19 and in order to protect patients, staff and visitors, the University of Maryland Medical System has implemented a Universal Masking Policy for all 13 System hospitals and other UMMS healthcare facilities beginning Monday, April 6 at 7 a.m. and continuing until further notice. The Universal Masking Policy will […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday enacted an emergency order to protect residents and staff at Maryland nursing home facilities, and bolster the state’s mitigation and suppression efforts amid outbreaks of COVID-19. Effective immediately, new directives will require facilities to direct all staff who interact with residents to wear personal protective equipment, create separate observation and isolation areas for residents, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday recommended that Americans wear cloth face coverings when out in public. Recent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms and that even those who eventually develop symptoms can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. In light of this new evidence, CDC recommends wearing […]
BEL AIR, MD—Harford County Executive Barry Glassman on Friday issued the following weekly update on COVID-19: “As expected, COVID-19 continues to impact our community. Public health officials have reported a total of 41 positive cases among Harford County residents as of this morning. This compares to 19 cases at this time a week ago. “Harford County cases range from people […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—As the coronavirus emergency continues to play out across the country, WalMart announced that it would be taking extra measures to protect company employees. As of Tuesday, the temperature of every employee will be checked as they report for their shifts in stores, clubs, and facilities, the company said. Employees will also be asked several basic health screening questions. […]