White Marsh Mall to increase cleaning frequency of ‘high traffic’ areas

WHITE MARSH, MD—White Marsh Mall is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, in particular the potential impact within Baltimore County. Mall officials say they are taking all necessary precautions for the well-being of local shoppers. This includes following guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). PREVENTION: • […]

Baltimore County COVID-19 Press Conference: Town Hall Meetings Postponed, Coronavirus Hotline Launched [VIDEO]

UPDATE: All activities at Baltimore County senior centers have been suspended effective immediately. Activities organized by Baltimore County Recreation and Parks have been cancelled.  This article has been updated with other additions as released by Baltimore County officials. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials held a press conference on Thursday morning to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and […]

Officials respond to first Baltimore County coronavirus case, press conference set for Thursday morning

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed Baltimore County’s first positive coronavirus case. The individual is in their 60s and worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, D.C., and is not hospitalized. The individual had limited contacts, and they have been identified and notified. Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of the Baltimore County […]

First case of coronavirus confirmed in Baltimore County

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 signs emergency legislation, announces coronavirus response team

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 […]

Baltimore County outlines coronavirus response efforts

TOWSON, MD—Following the confirmation of the first cases of coronavirus in Maryland, Baltimore County is continuing to closely monitor potential developments and remains in regular contact across county government and with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to prepare for any comprehensive and coordinated response as necessary. “Baltimore County is actively working across agencies and with our state partners to […]

Governor Hogan declares State of Emergency, expands statewide response to novel coronavirus

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday night announced the state’s first positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and declared a state of emergency to ramp up Maryland’s coordinated response across all levels of government. “In order to further mobilize all available state resources in response to this threat to public health, I have issued a proclamation declaring a state of […]

Governor Hogan releases FY 2021 supplemental budget

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday submitted a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) that requests $10 million for emergency coronavirus preparedness expenses and funding for other important state and local initiatives. In addition, the governor’s supplemental budget further reins in general fund spending growth to 0.5%, and provides more than $90 million in general fund savings. “With this supplemental […]