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4,375 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 471 Deaths in Maryland Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers and Jails

4,375 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 471 Deaths in Maryland Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers and Jails

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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AUDIO: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Dump Truck in Mechanicsville, One Saved with Narcan and CPR

AUDIO: Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Dump Truck in Mechanicsville, One Saved with Narcan and CPR

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at approximately 2:25 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Thompson Corner Road and Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a dump-truck with one patient unconscious and not breathing. Dispatchers advised they received numerous 911 calls reporting one subject...
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Maryland Reports 20,113 Cases and 929 Deaths, an Increase of 636 Cases and 71 Deaths

Maryland Reports 20,113 Cases and 929 Deaths, an Increase of 636 Cases and 71 Deaths

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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Governor Hogan Directs Maryland Department of Health to Release Nursing Home Data on COVID-19 Cases

Governor Hogan Directs Maryland Department of Health to Release Nursing Home Data on COVID-19 Cases

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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Supplemental Security Income Recipients Asked to Act Now, A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul

Supplemental Security Income Recipients Asked to Act Now, A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul

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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Governor Hogan Announces Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Stations

Governor Hogan Announces Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Stations

As Maryland continues to expand its COVID-19 testing capacity, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will open additional drive-through testing sites at converted Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) stations this week. The new testing sites will be located at VEIP stations in Owings Mills and Prince Frederick. With...
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UPDATE: Police Identify Suspect and Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting After Home Invasion in La Plata

UPDATE: Police Identify Suspect and Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting After Home Invasion in La Plata

UPDATE: The gunman has been identified by detectives as De Quang Tran, 59, of La Plata. The officer who fired and disabled the gunman is PFC Morrison, who is assigned to the Patrol Division. Detectives are still working to establish a motive. The investigation is ongoing. 4/26/2020: On April 26, 2020 at approximately 10:20...
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Maryland Sees Another Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Reports 19,487 Cases and 858 Deaths, an Increase of 906 Cases and 31 Deaths

Maryland Sees Another Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Reports 19,487 Cases and 858 Deaths, an Increase of 906 Cases and 31 Deaths

Maryland reports 19,487 COVID-19 Cases and 858 deaths, an increase of 906 cases, and 31 deaths overnight. An additional 7,405 test results came back negative, with 86 patient released from isolation. An additional 50 patients were hospitalized, bringing the total to 1,513. Number of confirmed cases: 19,487 Number of negative test results: 85,489 Number of confirmed...
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State Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Accident That Killed 27-Year-Old Waldorf Man

State Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Accident That Killed 27-Year-Old Waldorf Man

On April 26, 2020 at approximately 9:10 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to northbound US Route 301 near the intersection of Cedarville Road for a report of a fatal accident involving a struck pedestrian. The investigation is ongoing at this time but Alcohol/drug impairment is not believed to be...
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UPDATE: 55-Year-Old Lusby Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Hughesville

UPDATE: 55-Year-Old Lusby Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Hughesville

UPDATE: On April 25, 2020. at 1:46 p.m., officers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Carrico Mill Road and Groveheart Place in Hughesville for the report of a motorcycle crash. A preliminary investigation revealed the operator  of the motorcycle, Thomas Andrew Weaver, Jr., 55, of Lusby, was traveling on...
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Charles County Paramedic That Went Viral Singing Garth Brooks at Firehouse, Releases Statement Reporting He Has Been Diagnosed with COVID-19

Charles County Paramedic That Went Viral Singing Garth Brooks at Firehouse, Releases Statement Reporting He Has Been Diagnosed with COVID-19

Charlie recently announced he has tested positive for COVID-19, and as of Monday, April 27, 2020, he is currently in day 8 of his quarantine, he released the following statement on Facebook earlier this week. “So, I debated on whether or not to post this on here but if it helps anyone than it’s...
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Maryland Reports 18,581 COVID-19 Cases and 827 Deaths, an Increase of 815 Cases and 30 Deaths

Maryland Reports 18,581 COVID-19 Cases and 827 Deaths, an Increase of 815 Cases and 30 Deaths

As of Sunday, April 26, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., Maryland reports 18,581 confirmed CODID-19 cases and 827 deaths, an increase of 815 cases and 30 deaths overnight. An additional 6,727 negative cases, 12 patients released from isolation, and 202 patients were hospitalized overnight, with a total of 1,463 total patients hospitalized. Number of confirmed...
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Owner of Sparkle Car Wash in Waldorf Criminally Charged with Violating Governor’s Executive Order Violation

Owner of Sparkle Car Wash in Waldorf Criminally Charged with Violating Governor’s Executive Order Violation

On April 24, 2020, at approximately 7:0 p.m., the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack received a citizen complaint by phone stating that the Sparkle Car Wash located at 3380 Leonardtown Road, in Waldorf, was still open for business contrary to Governor Hogan’s Executive Order. Troopers have responded to the same business days prior...
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Police From Multiple Agencies Prevent a Man From Harming Himself at Convenience Store in Charles County

Police From Multiple Agencies Prevent a Man From Harming Himself at Convenience Store in Charles County

On April 22, 2020, at approximately 6:42 p.m., officers from the La Plata Police Department, Charles County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police – La Plata Barrack responded to the 5900 block of Crain Highway for the report of a possible overdose. While on the scene officers observed an individual, unrelated to the original...
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Maryland Sees Largest Overnight Increase of COVID-19 Cases. 17,766 Cases and 797 Deaths, an Increase of 1,150 Cases and 74 Deaths

Maryland Sees Largest Overnight Increase of COVID-19 Cases. 17,766 Cases and 797 Deaths, an Increase of 1,150 Cases and 74 Deaths

As of Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., Maryland reports 17,766 confirmed cases and 797 deaths, an increase of 1,150 cases and 74 deaths overnight. An additional 3,257 negative cases, 57 patients released from isolation, and 142 patients were hospitalized overnight, with a total of 1,408 total patients hospitalized. Number of confirmed cases: 17,766...
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Governor Hogan Introduces Safe, Gradual, and Effective ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’

Governor Hogan Introduces Safe, Gradual, and Effective  ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’

After weeks of consulting with leading scientists, business leaders, and public health experts, Governor Larry Hogan today introduced the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which provides a safe, effective, and gradual approach to reopening the state as it continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we begin to reopen, it will continue to be...
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Maryland Reports 16,616 Confirmed Cases and 723 Deaths, an Increase of 879 Cases and 43 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 16,616 Confirmed Cases and 723 Deaths, an Increase of 879 Cases and 43 Deaths Overnight

Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 16,616 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 879 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 723 deaths, 68,100 negative tests and 1,108 patients have been released from isolation. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 16,616 Number of negative test results: 68,100 Number of confirmed...
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Maryland Reports 15,737 Confirmed Cases and 680 Deaths, an Increase of 962 Cases and 49 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 15,737 Confirmed Cases and 680 Deaths, an Increase of 962 Cases and 49 Deaths Overnight

Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 15,737 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 962 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 680 deaths, 64,363 negative tests and 1,040 patients have been released from isolation. http://coronavirus.maryland.gov COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 15,737 Number of negative test results: 64,363 Number of...
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Department of Justice Announces Disruption of Hundreds of Online COVID-19 Related Scams

Department of Justice Announces Disruption of Hundreds of Online COVID-19 Related Scams

Federal authorities announced today that an ongoing cooperative effort between law enforcement and a number of private-sector companies, including multiple internet domain providers and registrars, has disrupted hundreds of internet domains used to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to commit fraud and other crimes. As of April 21, 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center...
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AUDIO: Firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County Respond to Large Brush Fire in Mechanicsville

AUDIO: Firefighters from St. Mary’s and Charles County Respond to Large Brush Fire in Mechanicsville

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 5:30 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Seventh District, and Charles County responded to the Wicomico Shores Golf Course on Aviation Yacht Club Road in Mechanicsville, for the reported brush fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a large woods fire behind the golf course greens/maintenance buildings, and...
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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Victim Identified as 38-Year-Old Waldorf Man

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Brandywine, Victim Identified as 38-Year-Old Waldorf Man

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at approximately 11:39 p.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to Southbound Route 5 (Branch Avenue), and Crain Highway, for the reported motor vehicle collision. Maryland State Police Troopers responded and arrived on the scene to find a Gray Dodge Challenger and a White Ford Truck involved in the...
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McDonald’s Gives Free Meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers in Southern Maryland

McDonald’s Gives Free Meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers in Southern Maryland

The special meals will be available at no cost for those in uniform, or those with valid ID, during breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating locations, the hamburger chain confirmed in a press release. “In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s...
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Maryland Reports 14,775 Confirmed Cases and 584 Deaths, an Increase of 582 Cases and 47 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 14,775 Confirmed Cases and 584 Deaths, an Increase of 582 Cases and 47 Deaths Overnight

Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 14,775 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 582 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 631 deaths, 61,754 negative tests and 981 patients have been released from isolation. http://coronavirus.maryland.gov COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 14,775 Number of negative test results: 61,754 Number of...
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Governor Hogan Writes to President Trump to Request Guidance on Using Federal Labs for COVID-19 Testing

Governor Hogan Writes to President Trump to Request Guidance on Using Federal Labs for COVID-19 Testing

Governor Larry Hogan, chairman of the National Governors Association, wrote to President Trump Tuesday afternoon to accept his offer to allow the State of Maryland to utilize federal labs for COVID-19 testing and to request guidance on how to move forward with this important federal-state collaboration. “Maryland is fortunate to have a plethora of...
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IRS, Department of Justice, and Federal Law Enforcement Encourages the Public to Remain Vigilant to COVID-19 Scams

IRS, Department of Justice, and Federal Law Enforcement Encourages the Public to Remain Vigilant to COVID-19 Scams

Maryland U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Kelly R. Jackson of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Washington Field Office are again warning taxpayers to be alert to phishing scams relating to COVID-19 economic impact payments that are already being seen.  The community must remain on guard against scammers who...
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