UPDATE: For the latest local zip code reports, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Friday that there have now been over 30,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in Maryland. Additionally, the data now shows that the hospital resource utilization curve has remained flat for more than one week (see chart below from […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Those who missed out on the last military flyover will get another chance this weekend. The Maryland National Guard will conduct community flyovers to honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers across the state on Friday, May 8, 2020. Based on the preliminary flight map (see below), northeastern Baltimore County should have a nice view this time around. “Our […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—As Maryland continues preparations to begin Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the resumption of elective medical procedures and the broadening of permitted outdoor activities under the state’s Stay at Home order. These directives have the unanimous support of the Maryland Coronavirus Recovery Team, including leading doctors and public health […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD— Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced a series of aggressive new efforts to expand the county’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic: The Maryland Army National Guard will support food distribution efforts following a request from the county Baltimore County is significantly expanding the number of sites for Saturday meal distribution Olszewski has implemented a freeze […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday afternoon held a news conference from the Baltimore Convention Center in which he provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hogan said that the makeshift field hospital at the Convention Center would be utilized for COVID-19 patients who needed to complete their care and fully recover. The makeshift hospital reduces the amount of […]
UPDATE: The list of VEIP locations available for testing has been expanded. Original story below… —— Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland National Guard, Maryland State Police, local health departments, and private partners, will begin offering drive-through COVID-19 testing to residents who are symptomatic and at high risk for complications from […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday requested Maryland National Guard support in Baltimore County to provide humanitarian and emergency management assistance to county government as it continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve asked for the Guard’s help to support our County’s evolving response to this unprecedented pandemic,” Olszewski said. “These are neighbors from our communities who […]