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

Posted on 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 […]

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

Posted on 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 […]

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

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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 […]

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

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Governor Larry Hogan this week reported that the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and positivity rate fell once again. “As Maryland nears 5 million COVID-19 vaccines administered, our case rate is now at a six-month low (12.3 per 100K),” said Governor Hogan. “Total COVID-19 hospitalizations and our seven-day positivity rate declined as well.” Previous zip […]

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EARN Maryland

CCBC to receive $92,000 via EARN Maryland program

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ROSEDALE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that over $6.5 million in state funding has been awarded to 33 strategic industry partnerships through the Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland program. EARN Maryland is the state’s nationally-recognized workforce initiative that helps businesses cultivate the skilled workforce they need to compete while preparing Marylanders for meaningful careers. “As we continue to […]

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Governor Hogan announces Project Bounce Back, $25 million public-private partnership to support youth recovery from COVID-19 [VIDEO]

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the launch of Project Bounce Back, a $25 million first-in-the-nation public-private partnership to help Maryland youth recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This series of initiatives will provide strategic mental health services, expand the footprint of youth development programs, and develop an innovative, data-driven digital solution to build post-COVID resilience among […]

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BCPS announces spring sports attendance guidelines

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has announced attendance guidelines at athletic games for the spring season beginning Friday, May 7. BCPS will allow three spectators per athlete per game. At some smaller facilities, adjustments may be made to accommodate spectators safely, under current social distancing guidelines. Masks and social distancing for spectators, coaches, and officials will continue to be required. […]

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