ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday directed the Maryland Secretary of State to lower the state flag to half-staff at noon for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the governor’s order, the flag will remain at half-staff on Friday for Fallen Heroes Day and Saturday for Healthcare Heroes Day, and will return to full-staff at sunset on Sunday, May 3. […]
UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Thursday that there have been over 1,000 COVID-19 related deaths in the state. In better news, over 1,400 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 92,000 negative test results. As of Thursday morning, there have […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced an expanded testing strategy and aggressive new actions to address outbreaks of COVID-19 at poultry processing plants and nursing homes in Maryland. As Maryland continues to plan for the recovery phase, the state will target and isolate outbreaks and clusters of cases, redouble attention and resources on hotspot areas, and increase mitigation efforts […]
UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has begun releasing data on COVID-19 outbreaks within state nursing homes, as directed this week by Governor Larry Hogan. The new data shows that nursing home deaths account for about 50 percent (48%) of all Maryland coronavirus-related deaths. Health officials stated […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association on Tuesday announced the cancellation of all MPSSAA events for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. The MPSSAA says they made the decision after consulting with the Maryland State Board of Education and Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools. This includes the remainder of the 2020 Boys and Girls Basketball […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that Maryland has awarded more than $1.6 million in a first round of grants to 20 Maryland companies for pivoting to or expanding production of Personal Protective Equipment. Through the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce, companies are receiving grants of up to $100,000 to manufacture […]
UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Tuesday that there have been over 20,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the state. In addition, however, close to 1,300 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 87,000 negative test results. As of Tuesday […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday directed the Maryland Department of Health to take the necessary steps to publish data related to COVID-19 cases and fatalities associated with nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other facilities providing congregate living for residents. This week, the state will begin releasing available data for individual facilities, including cases and fatalities. “As we plan […]