Maryland – Governor Larry Hogan lifted Maryland’s statewide outdoor mask mandate on Wednesday and announced there will no longer be restrictions for outdoor dining. Both Howard and Montgomery County are still enforcing outdoor masking, but Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has yet to announce the county’s plans. Masks are still required indoors, at large ticketed venues and on public transportation.
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One year later: What happened to Maryland’s Korean COVID-19 tests?
A year later, the impact of these tests remains unclear. Many of the tests were later revealed to be flawed and went unused.
Senate approves bill aimed at combating hate crimes against Asian Americans
On a nearly unanimous vote, the Senate Thursday passed legislation aimed at speeding federal investigations of hate crimes against Asian Americans related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Passing the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act sends a clear and unmistakable message of solidarity…
The return of the March Madness has buoyed chicken wing sales
Crofton, MD- With no NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament in 2020, the chicken wing business saw a one million pound surplus and chicken wing prices plummet to under one dollar. Now with the NCAA tournament back in full swing, chicken wing…
Equity Task Force to help COVID-19 vaccine distribution among minorities
Statewide disparities in COVID-19 vaccinations expose barriers that underserved populations face in avoiding life-threatening infection. Maryland’s early vaccination rollout shows a pattern of racial disparity mostly among Black and Latino residents. Healthcare disparities hold a firm grip on communities of…
Maryland launches mobile vaccination program to give shots to those in underserved communities
Reisterstown, MD – The Maryland Department of Health and Maryland Emergency Management Agency unveil mobile vaccination sites that will roll through Maryland starting this weekend. The 32 foot long mobile units will be staffed by trained vaccinators and will serve…
New facility in Baltimore aims to help urban communities grieve family loss
Baltimore, MD- Roberta’s House is a new 22,000 square foot facility in Baltimore that helps families in urban communities through the grieving process. The new facility has amenities such as a punching bag room, arts and crafts, a theater for…
Maryland begins new Covid vaccine phase, residents 60 and over now eligible
Baltimore- Governor Larry Hogan announced Maryland residents 60 and over are now eligible to receive the Covid vaccine after the state transitioned to phase 2A of the vaccine distribution plan today. Individuals with disabilities will now be eligible to be vaccinated under phase 2B and six additional mass vaccination sites will be added by the end of April.
Maryland’s COVID-fighting complex
Already one of the leading states for biohealth research, Maryland has emerged as a leader in responding to the coronavirus crisis with companies that produce vaccines, therapies, medicine and diagnostic tests.
Governor Hogan announces three new mass vaccination sites in Maryland
Governor Hogan promised the addition of a new mass vaccination site in the southern, eastern and western regions of Maryland. This comes as the state hit a record high of 35,730 shots per day. The sites will be at Blue Crabs Stadium, the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and the Hagerstown Premium Outlets.