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 […]
MARYLAND—During a Thursday press conference on Maryland’s response to the coronavirus, Governor Larry Hogan announced that two Marylanders who recently traveled to China have met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for testing of COVID-19. State officials said the patients’ samples are being flown to the CDC for testing. The governor added that there is currently no immediate […]
ESSEX, MD—As students return for classes, the Community College of Baltimore County will be conducting 10 emergency drills throughout CCBC campus locations in mid-February: Tuesday, February 18 CCBC Essex (two drills: day and evening) CCBC Randallstown (one drill: day) Wednesday, February 19 CCBC Catonsville (two drills: day and evening) CCBC Owings Mills (two drills: day and evening) Thursday, February 20 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The World Health Organization on Thursday declared a global health emergency as the coronavirus (2019nCoV) continues to spread. At least 170 people have died and more than 8,100 cases have been confirmed in mainland China, as the virus spreads globally. There are now 98 cases of 2019nCoV in 18 countries outside of China, including 8 cases of human-to-human transmission […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—At this week’s Board of Public Works meeting, Governor Larry Hogan detailed the steps that Maryland officials are taking to respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in Asia. While there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maryland, one individual has met the criteria for testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The individual […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in Harford County and in northern Baltimore County should be aware of an important test that will take place this week. On Wednesday, December 4 at approximately 1 p.m., the Peach Bottom Siren System will be activated and will sound for 3 minutes. The siren activation is being done as part of the biannual siren system testing process. […]