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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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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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University of Maryland Capital Region Health Announces Opening of Temporary Expansion of UM Laurel Medical Center

University of Maryland Capital Region Health Announces Opening of Temporary Expansion of UM Laurel Medical Center

The University of Maryland Capital Region Health announced the opening of the temporary expansion of UM Laurel Medical Center and provided additional details on how the facility will be utilized in response to COVID-19. At the direction of Governor Larry Hogan and in close partnership with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), the University...
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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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Police Arrest Man in Anne Arundel County After Beating and Strangling Woman Unconscious in Prince George’s County

Police Arrest Man in Anne Arundel County After Beating and Strangling Woman Unconscious in Prince George’s County

The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant and Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Damari Anthony Jones on April 17, 2020, on a warrant for First Degree Assault obtained by the Domestic Violence Intervention Division (DVID) deputies on April 16, 2020. According to the warrant, on April 16th, deputies were called to the 8700 Block...
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Maryland Reports 14,193 Confirmed Cases and 584 Deaths, an Increase of 509 Cases and 78 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 14,193 Confirmed Cases and 584 Deaths, an Increase of 509 Cases and 78 Deaths Overnight

Today, the Maryland Dept of Health reports 14,193 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 509 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 584 deaths, 59,442 negative tests and 930 patients have been released from isolation. http://coronavirus.maryland.gov COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 14,193 Number of negative test results: 59,442 Number of confirmed...
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Governor Hogan Announces State of Maryland Acquires a Half Million COVID-19 Tests From South Korea

Governor Hogan Announces State of Maryland Acquires a Half Million COVID-19 Tests From South Korea

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland has acquired 500,000 COVID-19 tests from South Korea’s LabGenomics. The governor was joined for today’s announcement outside Government House by First Lady Yumi Hogan. Following are the governor’s remarks, as prepared for delivery; “From the beginning of this coronavirus pandemic, one of the biggest...
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Maryland Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases, 13,684 Cases and 516 Deaths, an Increase of 854 Cases and 30 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Sees Increase in COVID-19 Cases, 13,684 Cases and 516 Deaths, an Increase of 854 Cases and 30 Deaths Overnight

As of Monday, April 20, 2020, Maryland Department of Health reports 13,684 cases and 516 deaths, an increase overnight of 854 cases and 30 deaths. Number of Confirmed Cases: 13,684 Number of negative test results: 57,713 Number of Deaths: 516 Number of Probable Deaths: 66 Hospitalizations: 3,014 ever hospitalized Released From Isolation: 917 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown Note: Parenthesis...
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Maryland Reports 12,830 Confirmed Cases and 486 Deaths, an Increase of 522 Cases and 23 Deaths Overnight, Sunday, April 19, 2020

Maryland Reports 12,830 Confirmed Cases and 486 Deaths, an Increase of 522 Cases and 23 Deaths Overnight, Sunday, April 19, 2020

On Sunday, April 19, 2020, the Maryland Department of Health reports 12,830 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Maryland. This marks an increase of 522 cases since yesterday. Maryland has 486 deaths, 55,061 negative tests and 914 patients have been released from isolation. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of Confirmed Cases: 12,830 Number of negative test results: 55,061...
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Governor Hogan to Unveil ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’ Next Week

Governor Hogan to Unveil ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’ Next Week

Governor Larry Hogan provided updates on Maryland’s COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery efforts, and announced that he will unveil the state’s roadmap to recovery next week. State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced that she has extended school closures to May 15. “We are beginning to see some hopeful and encouraging signs which have...
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Maryland Department of Health Report 12,108 Cases and 463 Deaths, an Increase of 736 cases and 38 deaths as of Saturday, April 18, 2020

Maryland Department of Health Report 12,108 Cases and 463 Deaths, an Increase of 736 cases and 38 deaths as of Saturday, April 18, 2020

On Saturday, April 18, 2020, the Maryland Department of Health reports 12,308 confirmed cases, and 463 deaths, an increase of 736 cases and 38 deaths. 35 patients have since been released from isolation, with 145 patients hospitalized. Number of Confirmed Cases: 12,308 Number of negative test results: 53,062 Number of Deaths: 463 Number of Probable Deaths: 71 Hospitalizations: 2,757...
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon Announce All School Closures Extended to May 15, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon Announce All School Closures Extended to May 15, 2020

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, along with top cabinet officials, including Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon held a live press conference at 2:30 p.m., Friday Afternoon. Maryland State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon announced today that ALL Maryland School closures have been extended to May 15
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Maryland Reports 11,572 Confirmed Cases and 425 Deaths, an Increase of 788 Cases and 33 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 11,572 Confirmed Cases and 425 Deaths, an Increase of 788 Cases and 33 Deaths Overnight

Maryland, as of Friday, April 17, 2020, reports an increase of 788 cases and 33 deaths overnight. Which puts Maryland at 11,572 confirmed cases, and 425 deaths. Zero patients have been released in the past 24 hours, with 161 patients being hospitalized. Maryland reports over 2,300 negative test results. ALL information on these daily...
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10,784 Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland, an Increase of 43 Deaths and 752 Cases Overnight

10,784 Cases of COVID-19 in Maryland, an Increase of 43 Deaths and 752 Cases Overnight

Maryland, as of Thursday, April 16, 2020, reports 10,784 cases and 392 deaths, an increase overnight of 752 cases and 43 deaths. COVID-19 Statistics in Maryland Number of confirmed cases: 10,784 Number of negative test results: 48,059 Number of deaths: 392 Number of probable deaths: 67 Hospitalizations: 2,451 ever hospitalized Released from isolation: 736 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown Parenthesis...
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Maryland Surpasses 10,000 Cases of COVID-19, Increase of 47 Deaths and 560 Cases Overnight

Maryland Surpasses 10,000 Cases of COVID-19, Increase of 47 Deaths and 560 Cases Overnight

Maryland, as of Wednesday, April 15, 2020, reports 10,032 cases and 349 deaths, an increase overnight of 560 cases and 47 deaths. Number of confirmed cases: 10,032 Number of negative test results: 45,731 Number of deaths: 349 Number of probable deaths: 64 Hospitalizations: 2,231 ever hospitalized Released from isolation: 607 Cases and Deaths Data Breakdown Parenthesis = Number of confirmed...
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Face Covering FAQs: Public Health Order for Enhanced Consumer & Employee Safety

Face Covering FAQs: Public Health Order for Enhanced Consumer & Employee Safety

CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. WHO? Consumers/Customers (over age 2) & Retail & Transportation Employees/Drivers WHAT? Wear cloth face coverings as recommended by the CDC *Cloth face coverings should...
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Here are Some How-to Instructions and Videos to Make Your Own Cloth Masks – All Southern Maryland Counties Require Use of Masks in All Retail Establishments

Here are Some How-to Instructions and Videos to Make Your Own Cloth Masks – All Southern Maryland Counties Require Use of Masks in All Retail Establishments

If you want to make your own cloth masks, here are some how-to instructions and videos: First up is a 45 second video from the Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who is also a Southern Maryland native (Chopticon High School):  Next is a how-to showing 3 different facemask designs and instructions on how...
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Police Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect in Manassas, Virginia, After a Non-Fatal Shooting in Prince George’s County in March, 2020

Police Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect in Manassas, Virginia, After a Non-Fatal Shooting in Prince George’s County in March, 2020

On April 9, 2020, The Officer of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitives Division reported the arrest of Derrick James Bass, after an investigation by deputies assigned to the United States Marshal Service Capital Area Regional Task Force led them to a Federal Probation Office in Manassas, Virginia. Upon arrival, deputies identified Bass, served the arrest warrant...
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Prince George’s County Detectives Charge Suspect in Connection with Murder of Woman Found Deceased at Apartment Fire

Prince George’s County Detectives Charge Suspect in Connection with Murder of Woman Found Deceased at Apartment Fire

UPDATE 4-14-2020: The Prince George’s County Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for the man wanted in connection with fatally shooting a woman inside of the suspect’s Chillum apartment on Friday night. The suspect then set a fire in the home before fleeing the scene. The victim is 23-year-old Zena Nichols of Washington, D.C. The...
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Maryland COVID-19 Reports, 9,472 Cases and 302 Deaths, Increase of 536 Cases and 40 Deaths Overnight

Maryland COVID-19 Reports, 9,472 Cases and 302 Deaths, Increase of 536 Cases and 40 Deaths Overnight

As of Tuesday, April 14, 2020, Maryland is reporting 9,472 cases and 302 deaths, an increase of 536 Cases and 40 deaths Number of negative test results: 44,261 Number of Deaths: 302 Hospitalizations: 2,122 ever hospitalized Released From Isolation: 607 Cases and Deaths by County (deaths): Allegany 17 Anne Arundel 783 (32) Baltimore City 962 (29) Baltimore County...
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No Injuries Reported After Overturned Propane Truck Causes Evacuations in Huntingtown

No Injuries Reported After Overturned Propane Truck Causes Evacuations in Huntingtown

On Monday, April 13, 2020, at approximately 8:45 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of White Marsh Court and Huntingtown Road in Huntingtown, for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a propane truck with an active leak. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find an overturned propane truck in the...
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