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MDTA E-ZPass customer service centers to reopen on June 15 with limited capacity

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority announced on Thursday that officials would reopen E-ZPass® Customer Service Centers at its toll facility buildings with limited capacity beginning Monday, June 15th. Centers located at Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration branches will remain closed until further notice. For a full list of center locations at Maryland toll facilities and operating hours, click […]

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COVID-19

More than 1,600 Maryland COVID-19 patients share recovery stories on CovidCONNECT website

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday today announced that more than 1,600 recovered COVID-19 patients have registered with CovidCONNECT, a new statewide online forum that offers resources and support. CovidCONNECT allows participants to share COVID recovery experiences and access mental health resources, information about new clinical trials, plasma donation opportunities, and virtual supports specific to those affected by […]

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Maryland Department of Labor

Maryland Department of Labor announces payment of over $2.2 billion in regular, CARES Act unemployment insurance benefits

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Thursday provided an update on the processing and payment of unemployment insurance claims during the coronavirus pandemic. From March 9 to June 6, the Maryland Department of Labor’s Division of Unemployment Insurance paid a total of $2,214,266,716 regular and CARES Act unemployment insurance benefits to claimants. This total amount includes $1,552,076,707 in regular […]

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Library

Baltimore County Public Library announces reopening plan

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is moving forward with plans for the next steps in the re-opening of branches. The re-opening, which will occur in phases, is being conducted according to guidance from county, state, and federal health agencies, and takes into account social distancing protocols and community needs. This phased reopening will begin on Monday June 15, 2020 with […]

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ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall for 15th consecutive day

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

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 continued their downward trend for the 15th straight day. As of Thursday morning, there have been 60,197 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 7.25%, largely unchanged from […]

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Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery

Governor Hogan releases additional details on Stage Two reopenings

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—With key statewide health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday evening announced further details on the additional phased reopenings through Stage Two of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.’ “This truly is one of the most daunting challenges our state has ever faced, but sometimes the worst times have a way of […]

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Governor Larry Hogan Maryland Update 20200610

Governor Hogan: Indoor dining to resume at restaurants, outdoor graduations permitted, pools & casinos to reopen

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Governor Hogan has released further details on the planned additional Stage Two reopenings. Original story below… ——— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Wednesday evening to address the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide a progress report on the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. At the conference, Governor Hogan said that Maryland has […]

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MEMA Know Your Zone

MEMA: Be prepared for effects of COVID-19 on 2020 hurricane season

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency is updating response procedures to include COVID-19 components as it plans for the 2020 hurricane season, and encourages Maryland residents to do the same. Disasters will not wait because of the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and evacuation, sheltering, and access to essential preparedness items will be different than in years past. “We […]

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