TOWSON, MD—Following the confirmation of the first cases of coronavirus in Maryland, Baltimore County is continuing to closely monitor potential developments and remains in regular contact across county government and with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to prepare for any comprehensive and coordinated response as necessary. “Baltimore County is actively working across agencies and with our state partners to […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday night announced the state’s first positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and declared a state of emergency to ramp up Maryland’s coordinated response across all levels of government. “In order to further mobilize all available state resources in response to this threat to public health, I have issued a proclamation declaring a state of […]
UPDATE: Governor Hogan has declared a State of Emergency. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Public Health Laboratory located in Baltimore on Thursday evening confirmed the first three positive cases of coronavirus in the state. The patients contracted the virus while traveling overseas, according to Governor Larry Hogan. The three patients are currently listed in good condition. “We have been […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday submitted a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) that requests $10 million for emergency coronavirus preparedness expenses and funding for other important state and local initiatives. In addition, the governor’s supplemental budget further reins in general fund spending growth to 0.5%, and provides more than $90 million in general fund savings. “With this supplemental […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—At Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he is introducing emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from the state’s rainy day fund for Maryland’s novel coronavirus response. The governor also announced that the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is raising its activation level to Enhanced in order to mobilize additional resources across state […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that Maryland’s State Public Health Laboratory has been approved for testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This means that, rather than waiting for test results from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) labs in Atlanta, Georgia, people who are suspected to have COVID-19 may be diagnosed faster through the Maryland Department of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—After coronavirus fears led to a stock market free-fall last week, the Federal Reserve is taking action. Here in Maryland, new reports suggest that up to seven residents are now being tested for COVID-19. Six people have died from coronavirus in Washington state and at least 100 others are sick. The Maryland Department of Health now reports that 7 […]
Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Monday released two public service announcements regarding statewide preparedness efforts to protect Marylanders from Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19. The announcements outline government-based action and encourage Marylanders to take everyday preventive steps to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses like cold, flu, and COVID-19. “We want all Marylanders to know that we’re closely […]