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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 […]

7 Maryland residents being tested for coronavirus, Fed cuts rates

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—After coronavirus fears led to a stock market free-fall last week, the Federal Reserve is taking action. Here in Maryland, new reports suggest that up to seven residents are now being tested for COVID-19. Six people have died from coronavirus in Washington state and at least 100 others are sick. The Maryland Department of Health now reports that 7 […]

Maryland Department of Health provides update on statewide preparedness efforts for COVID-19 [VIDEO]

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Monday released two public service announcements regarding statewide preparedness efforts to protect Marylanders from Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19. The announcements outline government-based action and encourage Marylanders to take everyday preventive steps to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses like cold, flu, and COVID-19. “We want all Marylanders to know that we’re closely […]

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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 […]

CCBC to hold emergency preparedness drills in February

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—As students return for classes, the Community College of Baltimore County will be conducting 10 emergency drills throughout CCBC campus locations in mid-February: Tuesday, February 18 CCBC Essex (two drills: day and evening) CCBC Randallstown (one drill: day) Wednesday, February 19 CCBC Catonsville (two drills: day and evening) CCBC Owings Mills (two drills: day and evening) Thursday, February 20 […]

World Health Organization declares global health emergency over coronavirus

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The World Health Organization on Thursday declared a global health emergency as the coronavirus (2019nCoV) continues to spread. At least 170 people have died and more than 8,100 cases have been confirmed in mainland China, as the virus spreads globally. There are now 98 cases of 2019nCoV in 18 countries outside of China, including 8 cases of human-to-human transmission […]

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 […]

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