Maryland Department of Health provides tips to help residents avoid heat-related illnesses

BALTIMORE, MD—With the start of summer on June 20, the Maryland Department of Health is reminding residents to follow safety tips and take precautions to avoid illnesses due to extreme heat. There are currently no heat-related deaths reported in the state. During the 2019 extreme heat season, Maryland had 21 heat-related deaths. “As temperatures rise, Marylanders are at a greater […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall for 24th straight day

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Saturday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations have now dropped for 24 consecutive days. As of Saturday morning, there have been 63,956 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate has now fallen to 5.19%, down from Friday’s 5.21%. […]

Attorney General Frosh asks Apple, Google to ensure that contact-tracing apps serve public health purpose

BALTIMORE, MD— Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week asked Google and Apple to ensure all contact tracing and exposure notification apps related to COVID-19 adequately protect consumers’ personal information. Joining a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, Attorney General Frosh specifically asked Google and Apple to guarantee that such apps, when available to consumers, are affiliated with a public […]

Governor Hogan announces new guidance to allow limited outdoor visitation to nursing home facilities

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Ahead of Father’s Day weekend, Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced a plan to begin allowing limited outdoor visits to Maryland’s nursing home facilities. The plan also allows for limited communal dining and small group activities to resume with proper precautions in place. This is the first step in allowing nursing homes to begin a safe and phased reopening, […]

Education Foundation announces 34 recipients of scholarships totaling $33,730

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools has announced 34 recipients of its scholarships this year. The total value of the scholarships awarded is $33,730. The foundation presents scholarships that it funds directly – STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering) and BEEF (Business, Economics, Entrepreneur, and Finance) scholarships – as well as scholarships it manages for private philanthropic […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall for 23rd straight day

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations have now dropped for 23 consecutive days. As of Friday morning, there have been 63,548 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate has now fallen to 5.21%, down from Thursday’s 5.43%. […]

Angel Park to reopen on Friday

PERRY HALL, MD—A popular Perry Hall park will reopen this wekend. Angel Park announced that it would reopen to the public on Friday. Area parks have been reopening as restrictions continue to ease as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. “Angel Park reopens tomorrow,” said Councilman David Marks on Thursday.  “Many thanks to the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks for […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland reports lowest number of new cases since March 31

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations have now dropped for 22 consecutive days. As of Thursday morning, there have been 63,229 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate has now fallen to 5.43%, down from Wednesday’s 5.81%. […]