Tag: Delta variant
Sharfstein urges vigilance, says fall Delta surge is still possible
Former Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Secretary Dr. Joshua Sharfstein warned Marylanders not to let their guards down this fall as it is still possible that the Delta variant could hit the state hard.
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Hogan aims to resolve staffing shortages at the state’s hospitals
Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday that he will introduce emergency legislation to address staffing shortages at the state’s hospitals in order to ensure that they “have the tools they need to respond to future crises.”
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Chan: Almost 1 million Marylanders have yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19
While Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccination metrics are better than that of most states with about 84% of residents partially vaccinated and about 60% fully vaccinated-significant outreach and education must be a continued priority as about 900,000 Marylanders still are unvaccinated, Deputy Health Secretary Dr. Jinlene Chan told MarylandReporter.com on Wednesday.
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Restaurant Association of Md. CEO: Inflation, supply and staffing shortages hurting the industry
Inflation, uncertainly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and both supply and staffing shortages are among the greatest challenges facing the restaurant industry, Restaurant Association of Maryland President and CEO Marshall Weston told MarylandReporter.com on Friday.
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Elrich: No ‘hard timeline’ for county council vote on vaccine passports
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday that there are no immediate plans for the county council to move forward with his proposal to implement a COVID-19 vaccine passport program.
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Hogan greenlights COVID-19 booster shots for seniors who live in group homes
Maryland’s seniors who live in nursing homes and/or related facilities are now able to receive COVID-19 booster shots, Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday.
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How will the end of enhanced UI benefits affect the state’s labor market?
Republicans long argued that the enhanced unemployment insurance benefits that were made available to claimants under the CARES Act discouraged people from returning work, while Democrats often countered that the extra benefits had little or no effect on the job market and were necessary due to the economic devastation brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Elrich: ‘We have to implement a vaccine passport program’
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Wednesday emphasized the need for the implementation of a vaccine passport program to help reduce the spread of the Delta variant and to help mitigate fears of exposure.
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‘Free State Politics’ Episode 9: Maryland’s university system and the pandemic
Episode 9 of the “Free State Politics” podcast presented by MarylandReporter.com is now available to download. Please subscribe here.
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Ferguson applauds State Board of Education vote on universal masking for schools
Senate President Bill Ferguson Thursday applauded a State Board of Education vote to require masks for all students and staff at all of the state’s public schools.
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What does full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine mean for businesses?
The Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to grant full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has led to considerable discussion about a possible increase in vaccine mandates.
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Hogan: State to require all nursing home and hospital staff to show proof of vaccination
The state will soon require all of its nursing home and hospital staff to show proof of vaccination against the novel coronavirus or alternatively face routine testing, Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday.
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