BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency on Monday unveiled a revamped and redesigned rumor control page that will help visitors more easily find accurate information related to the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccinations. It will also allow users to quickly check the accuracy of potential disinformation, misinformation, and rumors. The new page can be found online here and at https://bit.ly/Md-Covid19-Rumors. Visitors […]
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, with hospitalizations falling below 900. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, March 5, 2021, there have been 385,678 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. on Monday until midnight. Forecasters say wind gusts of up to 50 mph are possible. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Motorists should use […]
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 26, 2021, there have been 380,436 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 7,804,095 tests, including more […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Home Depot has announced a recall of their StyleWell Wood Windsor Dining Chair Sets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says that the chair’s back can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Around 3,100 units are affected by the recall. Home Depot has received 17 reports of the chair’s back detaching from the chair base. No injuries have […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service issued a special statement on Monday night urging Baltimore area motorists to be wary of icy conditions during the overnight hours. With temperatures dropping to near or below freezing, any residual moisture will re-freeze on untreated surfaces. Residents should use extra caution when driving and walking on Monday night. Assume anything that appears wet is […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has expanded and extended Monday’s Winter Weather Advisory. The advisory now covers all counties shown in blue in the graphic and will expire at 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon. The rapid onset of snow has resulted in snow covered roadways. Snow accumulations of 1 – 3 inches is possible Motorists should plan on slippery road […]
UPDATE: The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded and extended. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northern Baltimore County. The advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday Snow is expected with total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Precipitation will arrive between 7 and […]