COVID-19 REPORT: Maryland hospitalizations fall as positivity rate ticks slightly higher

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com COVID-19 reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations had fallen over the past 24 hours while the positivity rate had ticked slightly higher. As of Thursday morning, there have been 75,664 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The statewide positivity rate is now […]

BCPS wins seven national awards for communications

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools earned seven 2020 communications awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), including two awards of excellence, the association’s highest honors. “We are so proud of our communications team for its extraordinary work,” said Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “The team, which works under the leadership of Chief of Staff Mychael Dickerson, demonstrates every […]

COVID-19 REPORT: Maryland hospitalizations increase, Hogan to speak at 4pm

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com COVID-19 reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations increased over the past 24 hours while the positivity rate dropped slightly. As of Wednesday morning, there have been 75,016 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The statewide positivity rate is now at 4.49%, a […]

Governor Hogan presses local leaders to enforce public health requirements in bars, restaurants

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday directed local leaders to step up enforcement of public health requirements in bars and restaurants across the state. State health officials have connected an increasing number of COVID-19 cases to non-compliance with face covering and physical distancing rules. “The vast majority of bars and restaurants in our state are in compliance, but some are […]

Olszewski announces new grant for small businesses to support safety efforts to prevent spread of COVID-19

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the Small Business COVID-19 Reimbursement Grant Program, a $3 million grant fund to reimburse service industry businesses for investments in critical improvements to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of employees and patrons. “Baltimore County’s service industry is a critical link of our local economy and […]

COVID-19 REPORT: Maryland hospitalizations rise, positivity rate remains flat

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com COVID-19 reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations increased over the past 24 hours while the positivity rate remained flat. As of Tuesday morning, there have been 74,260 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The statewide positivity rate is now at 4.64%, largely […]

Frosh joins suit seeking nationwide injunction against new visa rules for international students

UPDATE: The Trump administration has reversed course and rescinded this rule. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Monday joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop a new federal rule that would bar international students from studying in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court […]