BALTIMORE, MD—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday recommended that Americans wear cloth face coverings when out in public. Recent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms and that even those who eventually develop symptoms can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. In light of this new evidence, CDC recommends wearing […]
TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the critical role first responders and other essential public-facing employees are playing in Baltimore County’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced an essential pay program for those employees. “Our public-facing employees are on the front lines of this crisis, and their extraordinary efforts deserve recognition and compensation,” Olszewski […]
UPDATE: Click here for a full summary and video from Governor Hogan’s Friday press conference. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Friday afternoon outlining additional steps the state of Maryland would take to assist Maryland residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Hogan is issuing an emergency order to provide additional and immediate financial […]
BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Kelly R. Jackson of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) on Friday warned taxpayers to be alert about possible scams relating to COVID-19, especially in connection with economic impact payments. The announcement is an effort to prevent taxpayers in need from being victimized by criminals using the […]
BEL AIR, MD—Harford County Executive Barry Glassman on Friday issued the following weekly update on COVID-19: “As expected, COVID-19 continues to impact our community. Public health officials have reported a total of 41 positive cases among Harford County residents as of this morning. This compares to 19 cases at this time a week ago. “Harford County cases range from people […]
ROSEDALE, MD—MedStar Health announced on Friday morning that Stu Levine, MD, FACP had been named president at Franklin Square Medical Center. As president, Dr. Levine is responsible for the overall strategic and operational direction of the hospital. He is also a senior vice president for MedStar Health. Previously, Dr. Levine served as president and chief medical officer at MedStar Harbor […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Treasury and the Small Business Administration are offering programs that will assist Baltimore County’s small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. The new Paycheck Protection Program rolls out on Friday, April 3, 2020. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic […]
BALTIMORE, MD—BGE is joining with Constellation and Exelon in making a commitment of $1 million to Maryland relief organizations and small businesses. The economic need for both during the current health crisis continues to increase, and these funds are being donated to help with the daily operations of these groups during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This is part of more […]