Tag: covid-19
COVID-19 numbers in Maryland and region surge amid decline in preventive measures
The rate of reported COVID-19 cases in the state saw an uptick during September. Sept. 11 saw the highest recorded case rate in Maryland, with 6.64 cases per 100,000 people. Case rates have seen a gradual decline since then, but are still sitting above rates during the summer months.
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Moore on COVID-19 resurgence: ‘We are going to follow the science’
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore said if he is elected and is forced to deal with a harsh coronavirus resurgence this upcoming winter his administration will “follow the science” and make decisions without political considerations when crafting a plan to respond to the outbreak.
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Maryland residents receive first shots of new COVID-19 vaccine
By Shannon Clark ANNAPOLIS – Maryland residents are trickling into pharmacies across the state for...
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Could Hogan win Maryland in a GOP presidential primary?
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic Hogan angered many MAGA-type Republicans by imposing lockdowns and mandates. “Just wear a damn mask” and “Just get the damn vaccine” were frequent retorts by the governor. Hogan also angered many conservatives by calling out Trump on his demonstrably false claim that the 2020 presidential election had been stolen and by calling for Trump to resign following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of the then-president.
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Top 5 stories that could dominate Maryland’s political headlines in 2022
This year saw COVID-19 restrictions being lifted at the state level and later being reimposed in several local jurisdictions in response to rising hospitalization and positivity rates.
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Elrich: ‘COVID cases are surging’ at levels comparable to early in the pandemic
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday that he is very concerned about the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in both the jurisdiction that he leads and throughout Maryland.
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Top 10 stories of 2021: COVID-19 restrictions lifted, landmark police reform becomes law
This year also saw the General Assembly pass landmark police reform legislation over Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto, which added fuel to ongoing debates between the administration and Democratic lawmakers about how to address violent crime in Baltimore City.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state have exceeded 1,500
The additional measures include the prioritization of hospital beds for COVID-19 patients and others who are critically ill, the adjustment of capacity limits, the redeployment of staff, and the reduction of elective procedures.
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Elrich: Holiday season could exacerbate the COVID-19 surge
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Wednesday said he is concerned that the recent COVID-19 surge could get even worse over the upcoming holiday weekend and urged residents to follow recommended safety protocols so as to help limit the spread of the virus.
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Hogan: State to provide $100 million in emergency funding to increase staff at hospitals and nursing homes
The days and hours of operations at state testing sites in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties will immediately be expanded and the Maryland National Guard will be deployed help with that effort, Hogan said.
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Maryland adds 8,400 jobs in November: Unemployment decreases to 5.4%: Labor report
Maryland’s economy gained 8,400 jobs in November and the state’s unemployment rate decreased from 5.7% to 5.4%, according to preliminary data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday morning.
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COVID-19 is on the rise again. So are hospitalizations. How bad might things get?
Gov. Larry Hogan recently announced a series of additional measures to address the rise in hospitalizations. They include improved coordination between the state and its hospitals to come up with emergency plans and the establishment of a Surge Operation Center.
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