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Maryland Department of Health announces official launch of door-to-door vaccination campaign

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday announced the launch of the Community COVID-19 Vaccination Project, a community-based, door-to-door canvassing effort to directly engage Marylanders living in areas with low vaccination rates. Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican, introduced the campaign in his Wednesday press conference. Officials say canvassing will begin in mid-September and will continue through June 2022. “We […]

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Olszewski announces new COVID-19 vaccination policy for Baltimore County employees

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday morning announced that, beginning October 15, 2021, all Baltimore County government employees who are not vaccinated will be required to be tested for COVID-19 weekly. “Public health is a shared responsibility, and we each have to do our part in order to protect the health and wellbeing of our workforce and the public […]

Governor Hogan announces door-to-door vaccination campaign, booster shots for seniors [VIDEO]

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday afternoon announced that the State of Maryland is immediately authorizing COVID-19 booster shots for all Marylanders 65 and older who are living in congregate care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential drug treatment centers, and developmentally disabled group homes. “For several weeks now, states have had to operate without clear guidance from […]

Baltimore County Council votes, along party lines, to extend state of emergency

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening voted to extend the county’s state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 4-3 vote, which followed party lines, extends the state of emergency by 35 days. County Executive Johnny Olszewski last week declared a local state of emergency to “expand Baltimore County’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Republican […]

Maryland administers over 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccines

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday announced that the State of Maryland has officially surpassed the major milestone of administering more than 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations. To date, Maryland has reported 7,502,652 vaccinations. 80.6% of Marylanders 18 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 94.5% of Marylanders 65 and older have received at least one […]

BCPS announces fall athletics spectator and visiting team guidelines

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Athletics on Wednesday announced the following guidelines for attendance at all BCPS athletic events for athletes, coaches, and spectators: Face Coverings Face coverings are required for athletes when inside a school unless the athlete is in the field of play. Coaches and sideline players must wear a face covering while indoors, regardless […]

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Olszewski announces over $2.4 million in grants to Baltimore County community organizations to support pandemic recovery

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced that Baltimore County and the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) have awarded more than $2.47 million in grants to over 50 local community-based organizations to support their recovery and enhance efforts to strengthen neighborhood resiliency. “Baltimore County is home to so many dedicated community organizations working every day to create opportunities for […]

Amid Delta variant spike, Olszewski declares local state of emergency in Baltimore County

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has voted, along party lines, to extend the state of emergency. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD— As jurisdictions across Maryland and nationwide continue to experience rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases amid the contagious Delta variant, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday declared a local state of emergency to expand Baltimore County’s ability to respond to […]

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