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Officials confirm first three cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Baltimore

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in Maryland residents. The variant’s presence in Maryland was confirmed by the Maryland Department of Health Public Health Laboratory, in collaboration with partner laboratories. All three of the cases announced on Friday involve individuals from Baltimore. Two […]

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Governor Hogan: Single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines arriving next week, face coverings required in school settings

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced the opening of a FEMA-supported mass vaccination site in Southern Maryland, in addition to expanded surveillance of COVID-19 variants, an executive order requiring face coverings in schools, the arrival of single-dose vaccines next week, and a warning regarding vaccine fraud in Maryland. “Following both the federal and state vaccination plans, we continue to […]

3 coronavirus cases confirmed in Maryland

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Governor Hogan has declared a State of Emergency. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Public Health Laboratory located in Baltimore on Thursday evening confirmed the first three positive cases of coronavirus in the state. The patients contracted the virus while traveling overseas, according to Governor Larry Hogan. The three patients are currently listed in good condition. “We have been […]