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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 […]

BCPS issues coronavirus update

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools this week issued an update to parents on the developing coronavirus situation. In the alert, Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams says that BCPS is monitoring the situation closely and that staff members are in close communication with the Baltimore County Department of Health, the CDC, and the Maryland Department of Health. On Thursday, Governor Larry Hogan […]

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Gov. Hogan: Two Marylanders being tested for coronavirus, MEMA offers preparedness tips

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

MARYLAND—During a Thursday press conference on Maryland’s response to the coronavirus, Governor Larry Hogan announced that two Marylanders who recently traveled to China have met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for testing of COVID-19. State officials said the patients’ samples are being flown to the CDC for testing. The governor added that there is currently no immediate […]

Towson University professor evaluated, family member tested for coronavirus

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Towson University officials say a TU professor is being evaluated after possible exposure to the coronavirus. On Wednesday evening, the Towson University Health Center was informed that a Towson University professor had come in contact with a family member who is now being tested for coronavirus. Health professionals have evaluated both the professor and family member and determined that […]

Governor Hogan provides update on Maryland’s response to deadly coronavirus

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At this week’s Board of Public Works meeting, Governor Larry Hogan detailed the steps that Maryland officials are taking to respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in Asia. While there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maryland, one individual has met the criteria for testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The individual […]

Maryland resident tested for coronavirus

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported this week that a Maryland resident met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for testing for 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This individual is in good condition and is being monitored while awaiting test results, to be reported by the CDC laboratory. “The Maryland Department of Health is closely monitoring the rapidly […]

Maryland health officials offer tips on preventing spread of coronavirus

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Health officials confirm that a Maryland resident has been tested for coronavirus. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—As public health officials around the world are monitoring a new coronavirus strain (2019-nCoV) first identified in the Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, there are some basic facts to know about coronaviruses. Coronaviruses are part of a family of viruses that can […]

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