ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland ICU bed usage drops as COVID-19 positivity rate hits new record low

EDITOR’S NOTE: Based on reader feedback, NottinghamMD will be transitioning to a weekly COVID-19 Report to be published every Friday.  This will replace the daily “case counting” reports as Maryland’s key metrics continue to decline. NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state flattened over the past 24 hours as ICU bed usage […]

FEMA announces lost wages grant for Maryland

WASHINGTON, DC—On August 8, 2020, President Donald Trump made available up to $44 billion from FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to Americans who have lost wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, the state of Maryland agreed to administer a lost wages program for its citizens who are unemployed due to COVID-19. FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor […]

Baltimore County to host webinar on role of non-profits, Congressional efforts, in supporting COVID-19 recovery

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will host a webinar to discuss how the nonprofit sector has met the challenge to supplement government resources, helping to ensure that people have access to food, housing support and other critical community services for “The Evolving Role of Non-Profits and the Federal Government in the COVID-19 Response.” This will be the sixth session in the County-hosted […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hopsitalizations fall by double-digits

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state fell by double-digits over the past 24 hours. As of Thursday, there have been 102,229 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 580 cases since Wednesday. A total of 18,041 […]

State of Maryland applies for additional $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits

UPDATE: Maryland’s request has been approved by FEMA – details here. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that Maryland has submitted an application to the Federal Emergency Management Administration for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) grant, which will provide an additional $300 per week to Marylanders who are unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Maryland […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland ICU bed usage, COVID-19 hospitalizations tick higher

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported that ICU bed usage and COVID-19 hospitalizations rose over the past 24 hours. As of Wednesday, there have been 101,649 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 414 cases since Tuesday. A total of 13,829 tests […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 ICU bed usage drops as positivity rate drops to new record low

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday reported that COVID-19 ICU bed usage fell as the statewide positivity rate dropped to another record low over the past 24 hours. As of Tuesday, there have been 101,235 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 520 […]

Baltimore County launches ‘Be Safe to Stay Safe’ public health, education initiative [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced the “Be Safe to Stay Safe” campaign, a public health and education initiative aimed at encouraging residents to properly wear masks and follow other key hygiene practices to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. The campaign, which features Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman and five-time Pro Bowl player Calais Campbell, […]