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WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: COVID-19 positivity rate tumbles, hospitalizations continue to fall

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and positivity rate dropped drastically once again over the past week. “Maryland is reporting over 5.44 million COVID-19 vaccinations as our key health metrics continue to decline, with a significant drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations today,” said Governor Larry Hogan on Friday. Previous zip code reports can […]

Baltimore County to join state in lifting restrictions, Olszewski to weigh extending indoor mask mandate

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County will join the state of Maryland in lifting all restrictions on indoor and outdoor venues and indoor and outdoor dining effective Saturday, May 15, officials announced on Friday afternoon. Indoor face covering requirements will remain in effect. This means that individuals must continue to wear face masks while inside public spaces, in schools, and in restaurants while […]

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Governor Hogan: All COVID-19 indoor, outdoor capacity limits to be lifted

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Baltimore County plans to continue align with state actions in lifting restrictions. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday afternoon held a press conference to provide an update on Maryland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor announced that the case rate per 100,000 has dropped by 64% over the past 4 weeks and is at […]

Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate drops below 3% for first time since October, Governor Hogan to provide update on Wednesday

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the State of Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate dropped below 3% this week for the first time since last October. Maryland is reporting 5,300,229 COVID-19 vaccinations, and according to official CDC data, 64.8% of Maryland adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The state is outpacing the national rate of […]

Maryland reports lowest number of COVID-19 cases since last July, hospitalizations fall below 800

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland’s key health metrics continue to improve across the board. As of Monday, May 10, the Maryland Department of Health is reporting the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since July 6, 2020. The state’s COVID-19 case rate per 100K dropped to 9.2—the lowest level since October 6, 2020—and has dropped by 61% since mid-April. The […]

Olszewski announces recovery grants opportunities for Baltimore County non-profits

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced the availability of $2.3 million for new recovery grants for nonprofit organizations in Baltimore County. The new program, funded through the County’s allocation of Maryland Recovery Now funds from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, aims to support organizations that have struggled financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Select BCPS high schools to offer COVID-19 vaccines beginning Monday

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools and the Baltimore County Department of Health will offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics for BCPS high school students aged 16 and above, their family members, and interested school staff. Vaccines will be offered as early as Monday, May 10, at high schools with school-based wellness centers, and as early as Wednesday, May 19, at other selected […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: COVID-19 hospitalizations drop again, case rate falls to six-month low