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Governor Hogan signs emergency order to protect nursing home residents, staff amid COVID-19 outbreak

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday enacted an emergency order to protect residents and staff at Maryland nursing home facilities, and bolster the state’s mitigation and suppression efforts amid outbreaks of COVID-19. Effective immediately, new directives will require facilities to direct all staff who interact with residents to wear personal protective equipment, create separate observation and isolation areas for residents, […]

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Department of Natural Resources issues updated guidance on boating, hunting, and fishing based on Governor Hogan’s Stay-at-Home order

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday issued an executive order instituting a Stay-at-Home directive. Officials say that no Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job or reason, such as obtaining food or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention, or for other necessary purposes. While the order does allow for outdoor exercise recreation, the Maryland […]

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Baltimore County

Baltimore County Council sessions to be held virtually due to COVID-19

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In compliance with the newest guidelines pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, Councilwoman Cathy Bevins, Chair of the Baltimore County Council, on Monday announced new policies for the council work sessions and legislative sessions. These sessions will be held as scheduled but, until further notice, the meetings will be held virtually and remotely via WebEx. The meetings will be convened […]

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Baltimore County suspends parking citations during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Beginning on Monday, Baltimore County will suspend the issuance of all parking citations for the duration of the local state of emergency. County Executive Johnny Olszewski had previously issued an executive order providing an extension of all county licenses, permits, registrations, and other authorizations until 30 days following the end of the local state of emergency. This applies to […]

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Department of Public Works warns residents of new COVID-19 scams

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Comptroller Peter Franchot is also warning residents to be wary of stimulus scams.  More in the tweet embedded below. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Department of Public Works Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark on Monday advised Baltimore-area water customers to be aware of scams being done during the COVID-19 pandemic. DPW advises that scammers may call customers on the […]

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Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore, Harford Counties

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Baltimore County and Harford County. Visibility of one quarter mile or less is possible in dense fog. The advisory will remain in effect until 9 a.m. on Friday morning. Hazardous driving conditions are possible due to low visibility. Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights, and leave […]

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