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Baltimore County Public Schools officials provide additional details on universal masking decision

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools staff provided a presentation on universal masking in schools and on Virtual Learning Program registration at Wednesday morning’s special meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. As a quorum of the Board was not present, no official Board business was conducted, and no Board actions were taken during the meeting. Dr. Monique Wheatley-Phillip, […]

Baltimore County group to hold ‘Unmask Our Kids’ rally in August

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Parents and concerned citizens who oppose Baltimore County Public Schools‘ mask mandate, which was announced earlier this week, will be holding a rally next month. The Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will be holding an “Unmask Our Kids Rally” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10th, The event will be held at the BCPS Greenwood Campus, located at […]

Governor Hogan announces $1 million VaxU Scholarship Promotion

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the launch of the $1 million VaxU Scholarship Promotion, an incentive program to encourage 12- to 17-year-olds to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Winners will receive a $50,000 scholarship, which covers the equivalent of full tuition and fees at a public, in-state institution of higher education. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the […]

Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 100 for first time

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland have dropped below 100 for the first time, and are at their lowest recorded level of the pandemic. Overall, the state is reporting 97 COVID-19 hospitalizations—including an ICU census of 31. To date, Maryland has reported 6,882,339 vaccinations, and 74.8% of adults have received at least one dose […]

Baltimore County Public Schools drops masking requirement in schools, offices

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—As of July 1, masks will no longer be required in the schools and offices of Baltimore County Public Schools, in alignment with state guidelines. Masks are still required on school buses unless the driver and bus attendant are alone, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The BCPS mitigation plan has been updated with additional […]

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Maryland’s COVID-19 ICU utilization falls to lowest level on record

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the COVID-19 ICU census in the State of Maryland dropped to its lowest level on record. COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped to 146—down 88% since mid-April. The COVID-19 ICU census statewide has dropped below its lowest recorded level of 40, reported on March 26, 2020. The state is reporting 49 new confirmed cases […]

Maryland reports zero COVID-19 deaths for first time since October 2020

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday announced that the State of Maryland is reporting zero new COVID-19 deaths for the first time since October 18, 2020. The Maryland Department of Health reported 42 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday—the first time under 50 since March 23, 2020 The state is also reporting a record-low 7-day positivity rate of 0.72%—down […]

Baltimore County Arts Guild to hold three public meetings to discuss COVID-19 memorial

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The artist for the project has been selected – details here. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—As previously reported here, Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Arts Guild will be creating a free-standing public arts installation at Lake Roland Park to honor all of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials say the goal is to create commemorative art […]

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