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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A 2020 Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The Maryland State Board of Elections is committed to educating voters on the changes made to election procedures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. These changes are made to ensure voters can exercise their fundamental right to vote while also safeguarding...
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The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, in partnership Visit St. Mary’s MD, have launched a program to support local restaurants in St. Mary’s County facing economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Restaurant BOOST Gift Card Program, a gift card investment and value-added program, will support locally owned, locally operated restaurants throughout...
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St. Mary’s County Public Schools will provide a drive-up lunch service Monday-Friday, from April 27 – May 15, 2020, at the locations listed below from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. Meals will be offered to all children 18 years and younger free of charge. Parents and children can drive up to these locations...
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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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Governor Hogan issued Executive Order 20-04-18-01 on Saturday, April 18, 2020 which, in the light of COVID-19, details some circumstances and factors that Division of Correction (DOC) prisoners may be released early from confinement. While the Order applies to all inmates in the custody of the DOC, it does not apply to those inmates...
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Although MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has been treating patients who have tested positive with COVID-19, hospital capacity and supplies—including personal protective equipment, ventilators and medications—continue to be in good supply, according to hospital administration. “We continue to work with the St. Mary’s County Health Department and Department of Emergency Services to plan for a...
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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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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 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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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, 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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St. Mary’s County Public Schools will provide a drive-up lunch service Monday-Friday from April 20-24, 2020, at the locations listed below from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. Meals will be offered to all children 18 years and younger free of charge. Parents and children can drive up to these locations and receive meals...
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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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The Charles County Department of Health is announcing an official count for COVID-19 cases at nursing homes throughout the County. As of Wednesday, April 15, 90 residents and 23 employees at six nursing homes and senior living facilities through the county have tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Department has been closely monitoring this...
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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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