Calvert County has established a decontamination site for police, fire, paramedic and emergency medical services (EMS) and other county vehicles. The vehicle decontamination site, which began operating April 21, is part of ongoing efforts to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission by providing clean, safe transport for first responders and the public. The site,...
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Running Hare Vineyard in Calvert County recently announced on Facebook they would be hosting drive in movie nights, complete with wine, beer, slushies, and food options! Today, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, they reported they will not being hosting the planned weekends events after receiving a call from the State of Maryland, stating that having...
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Maryland State Police are warning the public about telephone scams in which the caller claims to be an agent for Publishers Clearing House, stating that the person contacted had “won the grand prize” from Publishers Clearing House, but only after paying a $250 “fee” to cover the cost of taxes. This scam serves as...
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Governor Larry Hogan today provided an update on the State of Maryland’s supply of personal protective equipment, and announced that the state has launched the Maryland Manufacturing Network Supplier Portal, an online platform that helps connect Maryland suppliers with buyers in need of critical resources. PPE Update. Increasing Maryland’s supply of PPE is one...
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This morning, Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans was joined by Lt. Col D. McDowell, Major T.D. Reece and Capt. K. Cross for an annual flag raising ceremony at the Calvert County Detention Center courtesy of Correctional Officers Sgt. Jones, Cpl. Mohler and CDFC Strain to kick off National Correctional Officer and Employees Week. According to Major...
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As of Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Maryland reports 27,117 Cases, and 1,290 deaths, an increase of 893 cases and 62 deaths overnight. An additional 2,399 test came back negative, bringing the total to 112,986 negative cases. A total of 1,810 people have been released from isolation. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases...
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CalvertHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified vascular surgeon Joseph C. Wuamett, MD, RPVI to the Center for Vascular Care at CalvertHealth. He brings broad-based experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of vascular issues from varicose veins to aortic aneurysms as well as dialysis access and chronic wounds....
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Calvert Marine Museum posted the following message on their website: After considering the advice of state leaders, medical professionals, and our partners in the entertainment industry, we can now provide you with an update on our current plan for this summer. We are heartbroken to share that the museum will be unable to host...
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As of Monday, May 4, 2020, Maryland has a total of 26,408 cases with 1,216 deaths, which is an increase of 2,936 cases and 118 deaths over the weekend. An additional 13,076 test came back negative, bringing the total to 110,587 negative cases. Number of confirmed cases : 26,408 Number of negative test results...
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Charlotte Hall Veterans Home has 6 staff cases, 12 patient Cases, and 1 patient Death. Jessup Correctional Institution *Including Baltimore Pretrial Complex (BPFJ) has 43 staff cases, 17 inmate cases and 2 inmate deaths. Charles County Detention Center has 2 staff cases and 1 inmate case. Prince George’s County Jail has 31 staff cases...
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Number of confirmed cases : 25,462 Number of negative test results : 107,332 Number of confirmed deaths : 1,182 Number of probable deaths : 99 Currently hospitalized : 1,635 Acute care : 1,070 Intensive care : 565 Ever hospitalized : 5,051 Released from isolation : 1,666 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown: Parenthesis = Confirmed death, laboratory-confirmed positive COVID-19 test result Asterisk =...
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On Saturday, May 2, 2020, between 10:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel will be escorting Marcus Paxton on his “Coming Home” ride from Baltimore City, traveling South through Anne Arundel County, into Prince George’s County, into Charles County, into Calvert County, and into St Mary’s County, ending at Bay District...
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As of Saturday, May 2, 2020, Maryland reports another large increase in COVID-19 Cases, putting the total to 24,473 cases and 1,156 deaths. An increase of 1,001 cases and 58 deaths. Number of negative test results is now at a total of 101,049, with 3,538 negative test results in the last 24 hours. Number...
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As of Friday, May 1, 2020, the Springfield Hospital Center, Spring Grove Psychiatric Hospital, Charles County Detention Center, the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, and the Prince Georges County Jail, have been removed from the list the Maryland Department of Health provides, and it is currently unknown why those have been removed, and if the...
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As of Friday, May 1, 2020, Maryland sees the largest increase of COVID-19 Cases to date, with the total number of cases being 23,472 cases with 1,098 deaths, which is an increase overnight of 1,730 cases and 51 deaths. An additional 4,894 test came back negative, bringing the total to 97,511 negative cases. Number...
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Governor Larry Hogan has deployed the National Guard and state police to keep the federal government from seizing the 500,000 COVID-19 tests he acquired from South Korea — and which are now being stored in a secret location “The National Guard and the State Police are both guarding these tests at an undisclosed location,”...
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As of Thursday, April 30, 2020, Maryland reports 21,742 Cases, and 1,047 deaths, an increase of 893 cases and 62 deaths. Number of confirmed cases: 21,742 Number of negative test results: 92,617 Number of confirmed deaths: 1,047 Number of probable deaths: 93 Currently hospitalized: 1711 Acute care: 1,121 Intensive care: 590 Ever hospitalized: 4,559 Released from isolation: 1,432 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown:...
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There were 4,783 coronavirus cases in the state’s nursing homes as of Thursday, April 30, 2020, and the facilities account for 516 of Maryland’s coronavirus deaths. These numbers are an increase of 408 coronavirus cases and 45 deaths. On 4/29/20 the report showed Sagepoint Nursing & Rehabilitation had 129 resident cases and 33 deaths...
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UPDATE – 4/30.2020: Governor Larry Hogan today directed the Maryland Secretary of State to lower the state flag to half-staff at noon today for victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the governor’s order, the flag will remain at half-staff on Friday for Fallen Heroes Day and Saturday for Healthcare Heroes Day, and will return...
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As of Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Maryland reports 20,849 Cases, and 985 deaths, an increase of 736 cases and 56 deaths. Number of confirmed cases: 20,849 Number of negative test results: 90,080 Number of confirmed deaths: 985 Number of probable deaths: 93 Currently hospitalized: 1645 Acute care: 1,060 Intensive care: 585 Ever hospitalized: 4,402 Released from isolation: 1,361 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown:...
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Nursing homes in Maryland account for just over half of the deaths caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data released Tuesday evening by the Maryland Department of Health. There were 4,406 coronavirus cases in the state’s nursing homes Tuesday, and the facilities account for 471 of Maryland’s coronavirus deaths. That means more...
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As of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Maryland reports 20,113 cases and 929 deaths. An increase of 636 cases and 71 deaths. Maryland now has 87,672 negative cases with an increase of 2,183. Number of confirmed cases: 20,113 Number of negative test results: 87,672 Number of confirmed deaths: 929 Number of probable deaths: 87 Currently hospitalized: 1528 Acute care: 977 Intensive...
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UPDATE: The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the public that Kenneth M. Hobar, of Lecanto, Florida, the individual known to our community for Facebook impersonations, fake Facebook/social media profiles, antagonizing posts to local businesses, churches, and community organizations, etc. was apprehended today (4/27/2020) and is currently incarcerated with no bond. 11/15/19:...
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Governor Larry Hogan today directed the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to take the necessary steps to publish data related to COVID-19 cases and fatalities associated with nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other facilities providing congregate living for residents. This week, the state’s coronavirus resource page, coronavirus.maryland.gov, will begin displaying available data for...
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Action Needed for People Receiving SSI with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment “Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department in early May. People receiving SSI benefits who did not...
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