NOTTINGHAM, MD—Drive-up COVID-19 testing is now available by appointment in Perry Hall. Patient First now provides drive-up COVID-19 testing at its locations along Belair Road in Perry Hall and on Crain Highway in Waldorf. Testing is by appointment only. All Patient First locations, including the designated testing centers, remain open on a walk-in basis from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., […]
UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has begun releasing data on COVID-19 outbreaks within state nursing homes, as directed this week by Governor Larry Hogan. The new data shows that nursing home deaths account for about 50 percent (48%) of all Maryland coronavirus-related deaths. Health officials stated […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that Maryland has awarded more than $1.6 million in a first round of grants to 20 Maryland companies for pivoting to or expanding production of Personal Protective Equipment. Through the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce, companies are receiving grants of up to $100,000 to manufacture […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced a series of economic relief efforts to support small businesses and individuals impacted by the severe financial pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: Baltimore County announces $10 million in new grant funding for small businesses County offers $100,000 in grants to assist professional artists, musicians and performers CCBC to launch online contact […]
UPDATE: For the latest zip code report, click here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Tuesday that there have been over 20,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the state. In addition, however, close to 1,300 patients have been released from isolation and there have been over 87,000 negative test results. As of Tuesday […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Monday apologized for recent issues with its unemployment website. Since Friday’s launch of the newly-revamped site, which was overhauled in order to accommodate self-employed individuals and “gig workers” filing for benefits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, many users have complained that the site is frequently down or non-responsive. “The […]
UPDATE: Ecke ended up raising $6,000 for the playground project. Original story below… ——— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday recognized a local woman for her fundraising efforts. Pat Brooks Ecke has been selling face masks to raise money for the Officer Caprio Playground Project at Gunpowder Elementary School. “I said, $1,000 then I passed that,” said […]
UPDATE: Click here for the latest, complete zip code reports. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health reported on Monday that the state has confirmed over 19,000 total cases of novel coronavirus. In addition, the state has also recorded over 85,000 negative test results. As of Monday morning, there were 19,487 COVID-19 cases in Maryland. There have […]