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MDH awarded $250,000 Pfizer Foundation grant to address decreases in childhood vaccinations during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Pfizer Foundation to address a steep decline in childhood vaccination rates statewide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will be used for communications, outreach and vaccination clinics in areas showing the most significant declines. Childhood vaccinations across Maryland have fallen since the onset of COVID-19, […]

COVID-19 REPORT: Maryland hospitalizations increase, Hogan to speak at 4pm

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

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 COVID-19 hospitalizations increased over the past 24 hours while the positivity rate dropped slightly. As of Wednesday morning, there have been 75,016 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The statewide positivity rate is now at 4.49%, a […]

Fresh Express recalls products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, carrots due to potential Cyclospora risk

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fresh Express, out of an abundance of caution, has issued a voluntary recall of branded and private label salad products produced at its Streamwood, IL facility that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and/or carrot ingredients due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 200 illnesses have been reported in […]

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

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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