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Gov. Hogan on rising hospitalizations: ‘This is not March 2020, use common sense’

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—With Maryland surpassing 2,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday provided Marylanders with an update regarding ongoing emergency actions: “As we have been projecting, our statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations have now reached record levels and surpassed 2,000. “With hospitalizations and deaths our primary focus, we have already taken a number of emergency actions in preparation for this surge. […]

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MSDE announces second round of Child Care Stabilization Grant applications

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education on Tuesday announced that it will open the application window for the second and final round of Child Care Stabilization Grants. The new window will open on January 3, 2022. MSDE will distribute more than $125 million in funding, made available through the American Rescue Plan (ARP), to child care programs in Maryland. […]

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Councilman Marks: Do everything possible to keep public schools open

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday issued the following statement urging Baltimore County Public Schools to remain open in January: “As an educator, I saw firsthand the impacts of long-term virtual learning on our kids. Kids belong in classrooms. “We need to do everything possible to keep public schools open, and only shut down buildings where there are […]

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Baltimore County government offices to be closed on New Year’s Eve

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the New Year’s holiday, Baltimore County government offices, including Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 vaccination clinics and testing sites, CountyRide van service, and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed on New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31st. Towson Loop service and Baltimore County parking meters will operate as scheduled on […]

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Olszewski declares State of Emergency in Baltimore County, issues indoor mask mandate

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday declared a State of Emergency in Baltimore County due to the rapid rise in cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. County officials say the new local State of Emergency will give Baltimore County the ability to quickly adopt emergency public health measures to protect the safety and well-being of residents, assist the county […]

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Dole recalls several packaged salad products due to possible Listeria risk

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Dole Fresh Vegetables has announced a voluntary recall of all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at its Bessemer City, NC and Yuma, AZ processing facilities due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Dole is also temporarily suspending operations at both facilities to conduct an extensive cleaning and sanitation protocol. Products subject to the voluntary recall […]

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New hospital actions triggered as Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations rise

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Additional actions are being taken by hospitals in the state on Thursday, as required by a Maryland Department of Health order issued earlier this month.  As of Thursday morning, statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations have surpassed the threshold of 1,500. Steps for hospitals to take as part of pandemic plans include: Optimize existing bed capacity; Adjust hospital capacity, such as bringing […]

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