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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On Wednesday, April 29th, at approximately 9:20 p.m., patrol officers were called to the area of Brandywine Road and Lee Acres Drive in Brandywine, for the report of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. The victim is 39-year-old Dempsey Herring Jr., of Waldorf. The preliminary investigation revealed Herring was traveling southbound on Brandywine Road...
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On Thursday, April 30, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., fire and rescue personnel were responding to a reported structure fire, when a civilian vehicle and an ambulance collided in the intersection of Iverson Street and Branch Avenue in Hillcrest Heights. Police fire, and rescue personnel responded and arrived on the scene to find a...
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UPDATE – Thursday, April 30, 2020: The Charles County Sheriff’s Office wants to thank you for sharing this post! Because of all the shares, detectives received information and located Ms. Newton. She is safe. We appreciate your help! Charles County Detectives are seeking the public’s help locating a woman who left her home in...
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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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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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UPDATE: Homicide Unit detectives arrested a suspect in connection with a double fatal shooting Saturday night in the Landover area. He is 27-year-old Uhland Richardson of the 6300 block of Dower Village Lane in Upper Marlboro. He’s accused of fatally shooting 24-year-old Pearris Clark of Rockville and 26-year-old Eugene Deondre Jones of Oxon Hill....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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