Baltimore County mask mandate, state of emergency to expire

TOWSON, MD—Amid consistently improving COVID-19 metrics, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County’s indoor public mask requirement will be lifted effective Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and the state of emergency will be lifted, effective Monday, February 7, 2022. “We are strongly encouraged by the progress we’ve seen in recent days and remain cautiously optimistic that we are […]

Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations dropping at fastest rate in U.S., positivity rate falls to single digits

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 10 percent, as the state continues to report substantial declines in key health metrics. “For the second straight day, our positivity rate is in single digits, another sign of the encouraging progress we are making,” said Governor Hogan. “While we are emerging from the Omicron […]

Maryland has lowest COVID-19 case rate in U.S., hospitalizations down 35 percent

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of Public Works, Governor Larry Hogan provided an update on the state’s progress during the COVID-19 state of emergency. “The current data continues to show very encouraging trends,” said Governor Hogan. “As of today, 94.3% of Maryland adults have gotten vaccinated…I want to thank the entire team that has helped make this one […]

Governor Hogan enacts executive order to further expand health care staffing in hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday enacted an executive order expanding the state’s efforts to support health care facilities in addressing staffing shortages. In addition, the state’s health metrics continue to substantially improve, with COVID-19 hospitalizations dropping at the fastest rate in the United States. Monday’s executive order takes the following actions: Provides more licensing flexibility for pharmacists and technicians […]

Baltimore County announces additional dates for rapid at-home COVID test distribution

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced additional dates for the distribution of rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for residents. Information on the county’s distribution schedule for the week of January 24, 2021 is below: Date Time Location Type Monday, 1/24/22 1 p.m. until supplies last Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) – Catonsville, 800 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228 Drive […]

Baltimore County Public Library to distribute COVID-19 rapid tests this weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will distribute Flowflex COVID-19 rapid tests at all branches this weekend. The distribution schedule is as follows: Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Pikesville Branch ONLY beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at all other branches beginning at 9 a.m. Two boxes (one test per box) will be distributed per person while […]

Governor Hogan announces more COVID testing sites, additional relief for hospitals, new antibody testing for nursing home residents [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the State of Maryland continues to combat the surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday highlighted encouraging trends among many key health metrics and announced additional COVID-19 actions. The governor also provided an update on the state’s efforts to procure additional rapid tests. “We are very encouraged by our substantially improving situation, but the […]

First Lady Yumi Hogan tests positive for COVID-19

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan has tested positive for COVID-19. Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that her symptoms are mild thus far, and encouraged Marylanders to get boosted for “maximum protection.” “As part of our weekly testing regimen, the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19,” Governor Hogan said. “Having been vaccinated and boosted, she is only experiencing mild […]