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BCPS Superintendent issues statement regarding announcement from Governor Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Salmon

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams issued the following statement in response to the announcement of Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon authorizing school systems to provide in-person instruction: “From the start of the pandemic, and as we began planning for the reopening of schools, we indicated we would work with Baltimore County health […]

Thousands of Marylanders signing up to be election judges ahead of 2020 election

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In recent weeks, more than 11,000 Marylanders have signed up to be election judges. Amid increasing reports that interested judges are not being contacted or are being turned away, Governor Larry Hogan wrote to local election officials on Wednesday to urge them to move quickly to secure and train judges for the upcoming election. Governor Hogan’s letter can be […]

Additional peaches recalled at Wegmans, Kroger due to Salmonella concerns

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Additional assortments of peaches sold in Maryland were recalled on Monday due to Salmonella concerns. The original recall announcement can be viewed here. Prima® Wawona Bulk/Loose Peaches Prima® Wawona is voluntarily recalling all of its bulk/loose peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 3 and its bagged Wawona and Wawona Organic peaches distributed and sold from June […]

Baltimore County recreation councils authorized to hold youth sports in fall with COVID-19 safety protocols

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Friday announced that it will authorize local recreation councils to hold youth sports in the fall, with strict requirements in place to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Using guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Baltimore County Health Department, and the National Recreation […]

Governor Hogan highlights National Immunization Awareness Month with state proclamation, encourages Marylanders to get vaccinated

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Monday issued a state proclamation highlighting National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) in August, continuing efforts to raise awareness about the importance of childhood vaccines and getting vaccinated annually for the flu. National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stress the importance […]

Giant Eagle recalls onions, prepared foods using onions due to Salmonella concerns

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—After receiving notification from onion supplier, Onion 52, that the vendor had sourced onions affected by the recent Salmonella-related Thomson International, Inc. onion recall for Giant Eagle, the company pulled all impacted products on Saturday, August 1. Giant Eagle recalled red, yellow, and white onions sold in produce departments across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and Maryland. The recall […]

Governor Hogan issues emergency order to prohibit blanket school closures

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday issued an amended emergency order ensuring that local schools and school systems retain the primary authority to initially determine when to safely reopen their facilities for in-person instruction based on public health guidance. Under an order issued April 5, local health departments continue to have the authority to close any individual facility deemed to […]

COVID-19 REPORT: Maryland fatality rate analysis by age group

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: View the latest Maryland COVID-19 mortality rate by age group here. UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com COVID-19 reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported that statewide ICU bed utilization decreased as hospitalizations rose over the past 24 hours. As of Wednesday, there have been 86,285 cases of novel coronavirus in […]

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