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Maryland State Police clarify enforcement of Governor Hogan’s stay-at-home order

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III has directed troopers to continue their public education and enforcement efforts regarding Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Orders and, on Monday night, issued specific instructions regarding the stay-at-home order. Troopers have been directed to enforce the order as follows: Enforcement of the expanded Governor’s Executive Order will be conducted by Maryland state […]

Governor Hogan authorizes remote notarizations

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday issued an emergency order that temporarily waives the in-person requirement for notarizing documents in Maryland for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, subject to guidance provided by Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith. Notaries Public commissioned in Maryland who are in good standing may perform a notarial act using communication technology for a remotely […]

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Governor Hogan issues ‘Stay at Home Order’ in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Monday morning to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At the press conference, Governor Hogan announced that he is issuing a Stay at Home Order that will go into effect at 8 p.m. on Monday. No Maryland resident should be leaving their home, unless it is for an essential job or for […]

5 new Md. COVID-19 deaths reported, flu hospitalization rates surpass 2009 H1N1 pandemic

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has reported five new coronavirus deaths in Maryland. The new victims were a Prince George’s County resident in his 50s; a Charles County resident in his 50s; a Wicomico County resident in her 60s with underlying medical conditions; a Baltimore City resident in her 60s with underlying medical conditions; and a Baltimore City resident […]

Officials respond to first Baltimore County coronavirus case, press conference set for Thursday morning

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed Baltimore County’s first positive coronavirus case. The individual is in their 60s and worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, D.C., and is not hospitalized. The individual had limited contacts, and they have been identified and notified. Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of the Baltimore County […]

Baltimore County outlines coronavirus response efforts

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Following the confirmation of the first cases of coronavirus in Maryland, Baltimore County is continuing to closely monitor potential developments and remains in regular contact across county government and with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to prepare for any comprehensive and coordinated response as necessary. “Baltimore County is actively working across agencies and with our state partners to […]

Governor Hogan submits emergency legislation to advance coronavirus response

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he is introducing emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from the state’s rainy day fund for Maryland’s novel coronavirus response. The governor also announced that the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is raising its activation level to Enhanced in order to mobilize additional resources across state […]

Maryland Department of Health approved for coronavirus testing

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that Maryland’s State Public Health Laboratory has been approved for testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This means that, rather than waiting for test results from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) labs in Atlanta, Georgia, people who are suspected to have COVID-19 may be diagnosed faster through the Maryland Department of […]

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