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Governor Hogan: All Maryland public schools closed March 16-27; large public gatherings prohibited

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Thursday afternoon, Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be cancelled, effective immediately. State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon also announced that all Maryland public schools would be closed from March 16 through March 27. Schools […]

Governor Hogan confirms first case of coronavirus community transmission in Maryland

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the first case of community transmission of coronavirus in Maryland. The patient, whose case was first announced on Wednesday night, is a Prince George’s County resident who had no known exposure to COVID-19 through travel or an infected individual. Governor Hogan will speak at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the State House to […]

First case of coronavirus confirmed in Baltimore County

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Baltimore County officials will hold a press conference on Thursday morning. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Wednesday night, Governor Larry Hogan announced three additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland: – A Montgomery County resident in his 20s who recently traveled to Spain, and is not hospitalized. – A Baltimore County resident in his 60s who worked […]

Governor Hogan announces ninth case of coronavirus in Maryland

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week convened an emergency meeting of the Maryland Governor’s Executive Council (Cabinet) to review the state’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus. At the start of the Cabinet meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, the governor announced new guidance for long-term care facilities to help protect older people and limit the spread of COVID-19. State officials […]

Governor Hogan signs emergency legislation, announces coronavirus response team

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday, after joining Vice President Mike Pence at the White House for a teleconference with the nation’s governors, enacted emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from the state’s rainy day fund for Maryland’s novel coronavirus response. The legislation, SB 1079, was passed unanimously last week by the Maryland Senate and the House of […]

Sixth Maryland resident tests positive for coronavirus

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A sixth Maryland resident has tested positive for coronavirus. Officials confirmed on Monday evening that a Prince George’s County resident had tested positive. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks will hold a press conference on Tuesday morning. “With the confirmation of a sixth case of novel coronavirus in our state, I want to again assure Marylanders that all levels of government […]

Harford County woman tests positive for coronavirus

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: The 86-year-old patient has been released from the hospital86-year-old patient has been released from the hospital. UPDATE: Officials say the 86-year-old woman contracted the virus while traveling to Albania and Turkey. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—A Harford County woman has tested positive for coronavirus. Governor Larry Hogan announced on Sunday evening that a Harford County woman in […]

Governor Hogan announces directive requiring state insurers to waive costs for coronavirus testing

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has issued a directive requiring all state health insurers to waive costs associated with testing for COVID-19. The directive, issued under the governor’s authority during a state of emergency, waives any cost-sharing, including co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles, in order to remove cost barriers to testing. The governor also provided additional details regarding the three positive coronavirus cases […]

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