COVID-19

UM Charles Regional Medical Center Blood Drives Gain Outstanding Community Support

UM Charles Regional Medical Center Blood Drives Gain Outstanding Community Support

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) partnered with the American Red Cross in April to help the organization fill the need for blood donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cancellations of blood drives across the Washington, DC region at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a significant reduction in blood...
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Calvert Marine Museum Cancels Summer Waterside Music Series Concerts

Calvert Marine Museum Cancels Summer Waterside Music Series Concerts

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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Letter to the Editor: National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12), from the St. Mary’s County Health Department

Letter to the Editor: National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12), from the St. Mary’s County Health Department

Dear Editor: We celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12) each year in appreciation of the dedicated men and women who give of themselves to selflessly provide care, encouragement and support for patients, families and their community. This year, due to the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, now more than ever most of us have...
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26,408 Total COVID-19 Cases in Maryland, with 1,216 Deaths – An Increase of 2,936 cases and 118 Deaths Over the Weekend

26,408 Total COVID-19 Cases in Maryland, with 1,216 Deaths – An Increase of  2,936 cases and 118 Deaths Over the Weekend

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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382 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 3 Deaths at State & Local Facilities Reported (5/5/20)

382 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 3 Deaths at State & Local Facilities Reported (5/5/20)

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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Maryland Reports 25,462 Cases of COVID-19, and 1,182 Deaths, an Increase of 989 Cases and 26 Deaths

Maryland Reports 25,462 Cases of COVID-19, and 1,182 Deaths, an Increase of 989 Cases and 26 Deaths

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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Maryland Sees Another Large Spike in COVID-19 Cases, Total of 24,473 with 1,156 deaths, an Increase Overnight of 1,001 Cases and 58 Deaths

Maryland Sees Another Large Spike in COVID-19 Cases, Total of 24,473 with 1,156 deaths, an Increase Overnight of 1,001 Cases and 58 Deaths

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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4,707 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 533 Deaths in Maryland Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers and Jails

4,707 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 533 Deaths in Maryland Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers and Jails

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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Maryland Sees Largest Increase of COVID-19 Cases Yet, Reporting 23,472 Cases and 1,098 Deaths, an Increase of 1,730 Cases and 51 Deaths

Maryland Sees Largest Increase of COVID-19 Cases Yet, Reporting 23,472 Cases and 1,098 Deaths, an Increase of 1,730 Cases and 51 Deaths

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 National Guard Protecting Coronavirus Test Kits From Federal Government

Governor Larry Hogan has National Guard Protecting Coronavirus Test Kits From Federal Government

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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Maryland Reports 21,742 COVID-19 Cases and 1,047 Deaths, an Increase of 893 Cases, and 62 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 21,742 COVID-19 Cases and 1,047 Deaths, an Increase of 893 Cases, and 62 Deaths Overnight

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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4,783 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 516 Deaths in Maryland Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers and Jails

4,783 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and 516 Deaths in Maryland Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers and Jails

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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Sagepoint Senior Living Services Releases Statement After State Reports 129 COVID-19 Cases and 33 Deaths at Facility

Sagepoint Senior Living Services Releases Statement After State Reports 129 COVID-19 Cases and 33 Deaths at Facility

UPDATE: On 4/29/20 a report from the state of Maryland showed Sagepoint Nursing & Rehabilitation had 129 resident cases and 33 deaths and today the report shows 32 staff cases and 97 resident cases with 1 staff death and 34 resident deaths. 4/29/20: Governor Larry Hogan directed the Maryland Department of Health to publish...
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Governor Hogan Announces $1.6 Million in Grants To Maryland Companies Producing PPE in Response to COVID-19

Governor Hogan Announces $1.6 Million in Grants To Maryland Companies Producing PPE in Response to COVID-19

Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland has awarded more than $1.6 million in a first round of grants to 20 Maryland companies for pivoting to or expanding production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Through the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce, companies are receiving grants of up...
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CDC Releases Expanded List of Symptoms, and What to Watch for of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

CDC Releases Expanded List of Symptoms, and What to Watch for of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19: Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Or at least two of these symptoms Fever Chills...
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Maryland Reports 20,849 COVID-19 Cases and 985 Deaths, an Increase of 736 Cases, and 56 Deaths Overnight

Maryland Reports 20,849 COVID-19 Cases and 985 Deaths, an Increase of 736 Cases, and 56 Deaths Overnight

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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Large Response to “Pizza Pick Up Special” at Nicolletti’s Pizza in California Backs up Traffic on Three Notch Road for Hours

Large Response to “Pizza Pick Up Special” at Nicolletti’s Pizza in California Backs up Traffic on Three Notch Road for Hours

When Nicolletti’s Pizza on Three Notch Road, in California wanted to thank everyone who had supported them and every other small business through these difficult times. The decided they would make dinner a “little more affordable and easier” for everyone. So on Tuesday, April 28th, they hosted a drive through pizza pick up. It...
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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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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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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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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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