ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate drops by full percentage point, hospitalizations hit lowest level in 50 days

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state fell once again, as did the statewide positivity rate. As of Wednesday morning, there have been 54,982 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 9.5%, a […]

Baltimore County seeking proposals for emergency food, shelter grants

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has issued a call for grant applications from county, community-based organizations that provide services related to food or shelter. The grants will be distributed as part of the federally-funded Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). “We know so many residents are struggling to address their families’ basic needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said County […]

Attorney General Frosh urges Walmart to strengthen worker protections during COVID-19 pandemic

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Tuesday joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in calling on Walmart to strengthen measures to protect the health and safety of their workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter sent to Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon, the coalition expresses concern over media reports and complaints by employees alleging inadequate safety measures […]

Maryland Department of Health kicks off campaign to educate residents about importance of contact tracing

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday will begin rolling out a new state-wide campaign to educate Marylanders about the importance of contact tracing and how it is a tool in the fight against the spread of coronavirus. The campaign will help support the newly developed “COVID Link,” a new data management platform that will facilitate MDH’s contact tracing […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to lowest level in seven weeks

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state fell once again, as did the statewide positivity rate. As of Tuesday morning, there have been 54,175 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 10.5%, a […]

Bengies Drive-In Theatre to reopen on Wednesday

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—After much anticipation, Bengies Drive-In Theatre will reopen for business on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Many elected officials advocated on behalf of the drive-in as Baltimore County continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, citing that the drive-in experience could be the ideal “social distancing” escape that many families need. On Wednesday, Bengies will reopen to the public, […]

BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams issues statement regarding recent civil unrest

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams on Monday issued the following statement to the BCPS community regarding recent civil unrest in local communities: “Weekly, I have been sending messages updating you on our COVID-19 response including our Continuity of Learning Plan, but this message is different and honestly, it is urgent. This communication is sent to […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations continue to fall

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Monday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state continue to fall, as does the statewide positivity rate. As of Monday morning, there have been 53,327 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 10.8%, a […]