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Maryland Department of Health expands GoVAX campaign, names Juan Dixon as new Ambassador [VIDEO]

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday expanded the statewide GoVAX campaign, launching new public service announcements featuring Coppin State University Men’s Basketball Coach and former NBA player Juan Dixon. GoVAX encourages all Marylanders to protect themselves, their families and communities by getting vaccinated when they become eligible. “As a mentor to young adults and student-athletes, Coach Dixon is […]

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Governor Hogan submits $1.5 billion supplemental budget focused on education

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday submitted a $1.59 billion supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2022, including additional resources to support the safe reopening of schools. “This supplemental budget provides further support for the safe reopening of Maryland schools,” said Governor Hogan. “I want to commend all the teachers, administrators, parents, and public health officials who are doing everything they […]

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Perry Hall library branch closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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PERRY HALL, MD—A staff member at the Perry Hall branch of the Baltimore County Public Library has tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced on Tuesday. The Honeygo Boulevard location will be closed on Tuesday, February 16 for cleaning and disinfecting. The branch’s book drop will remain open. Curbside service and computer appointments will resume as scheduled on Wednesday, February 17.

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Maryland Departments of Health and Aging collaborate on vaccine outreach for vulnerable populations

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) have announced a joint effort to promote access to vaccines through a telephone-based support line and appointment system that is designed to assist those without internet access. On Monday, the departments began contacting seniors directly to invite them to use the new COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center […]

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Governor Hogan enacts RELIEF Act of 2021 [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday signed the RELIEF Act of 2021, which will deliver more than $1 billion in tax relief and economic stimulus for struggling families and small businesses who are suffering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor was joined by Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Adrienne Jones, Senate Minority Leader Bryan Simonaire, House […]

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Governor Hogan presents official citation to Cavanaugh Bell [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan recently held a video conference with eight-year-old Gaitherburg native Cavanaugh Bell, who has garnered local and national recognition for his philanthropic efforts, including the founding of his own food bank, and activism against bullying. “From the beginning of this pandemic, I have been talking about what it is like to be Maryland Strong and I can’t […]

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Governor Hogan announces $60 million pandemic relief grant program for child care providers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers are eligible to apply for Child Care Pandemic Relief Fund grants to help meet increased operation costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, Maryland received additional federal funding to support child care for […]

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WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate declines again, hospitalizations continue to fall

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate and total hospitalizations continued to decline over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, February 12, 2021, there have been 368,977 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 7,388,614 tests, including more […]

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