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Governor Hogan announces extension of state health insurance special enrollment period until August 15

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Health Benefit Exchange on Friday announced that the state health insurance marketplace, Maryland Health Connection, will extend its current Coronavirus Special Enrollment Period. Uninsured Marylanders have the opportunity to enroll in health coverage now until Aug. 15. This deadline aligns with the federal special enrollment period extension announced by President Joe Biden for the […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland sets another one-day COVID-19 vaccination record

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the state set a new one-day record of 64,286 COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday. Maryland providers have now administered a total of 2,422,963 doses. According to the CDC, 34.7% of Marylanders 18 and older have now received at least one dose. (story continues below graphic) Previous zip code reports can be […]

Maryland to adopt new CDC distancing guidelines for K-12 schools

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced that it will be adopting new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending that, with universal masking in place, students should maintain a distance of at least three feet in classroom settings. “Every single Maryland student must have the opportunity to return to attending school in some form or fashion, […]

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Baltimore County officials hold COVID-19 memorial event

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday held a memorial service to honor those county residents who died with COVID-19 over the past year. Olszewski was joined by Health Officer Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, County Council Chairman Julian Jones, and local faith leaders. The memorial event commemorated the recent anniversary of Baltimore County’s first COVID-19 death and to honor […]

Governor Hogan announces six more mass vaccination sites in Maryland, Baltimore County site recognized as best in state [VIDEO]

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland will open six more mass vaccination sites beginning in early April, doubling the number to 12 as the state prepares for a significant increase in vaccine supply from the federal government. “We have over 2,500 points of distribution and will grow by hundreds more to over 3,000, adding […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland sets one-day COVID-19 vaccination record

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the state set a new one-day record of 57,550 COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday. Maryland providers have now administered a total of 2,095,245 doses. According to the CDC, 23.6% of Maryland’s population has now received at least one dose. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of […]

EPIC Pharmacies to join Maryland’s vaccine distribution network

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that EPIC Pharmacies, a group of independently-owned pharmacies headquartered in Maryland, have joined the state’s vaccine distribution network. “Our phased, data-based COVID-19 vaccine plan calls for the number of distribution points across Maryland to continue to grow nearly every day,” said Governor Hogan. “We currently have 2,324 different distribution points from one end […]

Governor Hogan: Maryland to enter Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that, based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, the State of Maryland will enter Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan early next week, for those who wish to receive it. The governor also announced a series of unique initiatives to ensure vaccine […]

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