Maryland reports 157 new COVID-19 cases, largest one-day increase to date

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland now has 580 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase of 157 new cases, which the largest one-day increase to date. There are more than 1,200 confirmed cases in the National Capital Region—in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday issued the following statement: “We are only at the beginning of this crisis, in […]

Governor Hogan requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Maryland [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At a Wednesday press conference, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Maryland. Governor Hogan is specifically requesting: (1) the Individuals and Households, Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training, and the Disaster Unemployment Assistance programs under the Individual Assistance Program statewide, (2) Debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal […]

Maryland schools to remain closed until April 24

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a Wednesday morning press conference to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At the press conference, Maryland Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon announced that officials would extend the closure of all public schools in Maryland for an additional four weeks through April 24, 2020. “With the challenges facing our State and our country, we have […]

Baltimore County requests National Guard assistance to support COVID-19 response

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday requested Maryland National Guard support in Baltimore County to provide humanitarian and emergency management assistance to county government as it continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve asked for the Guard’s help to support our County’s evolving response to this unprecedented pandemic,” Olszewski said. “These are neighbors from our communities who […]

Governor Hogan orders closure of non-essential businesses

UPDATE: County Executive Johnny Olszewski has requested Maryland National Guard support in Baltimore County. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Monday morning in which he announced further efforts to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Governor Hogan is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses effective at 5 p.m. on Monday. This is not […]

Third Maryland coronavirus death reported

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Saturday night announced the state’s third death as a result of COVID-19. The deceased was a Montgomery County resident in her 40s who suffered from underlying medical conditions. “We are devastated to learn that another Marylander has passed away as a result of COVID-19,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “Please join us in praying […]

Baltimore County resident is Maryland’s second coronavirus death

BALTIMORE, MD—A second Marylander has died from the coronavirus. On Friday night, Governor Larry Hogan announced that a Baltimore County man in his 60s died from COVID-19. The governor added that the man had underlying medical conditions. “A second Marylander has lost his life as a result of the coronavirus pandemic,” Governor Hogan said on Friday night. “On behalf of […]

Governor Hogan announces Maryland’s official designation for SBA economic injury loans during COVID-19 pandemic

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that Maryland has received official designation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which provides low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the SBA, the loans will help alleviate financial strain and allow businesses to pay bills, payroll, […]