Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2020
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland now has 774 confirmed cases of COVID-19—an increase of 425 cases over the last three days. There are now more than 1,500 confirmed cases in the National Capital Region—in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia—4.5 times more than there were just one week ago. Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following…
Posted: Wednesday, March 25th, 2020
Governor’s Order Prioritizes Child Care for Emergency Personnel 2,400 Beds Available Through Hospital Surge Plan $4 Million in Federal Funding Received to Support Seniors in Need Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps Signups Jump By 50 Percent ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today provided an update on Maryland’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and announced that…
Posted: Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced the state’s fourth death as a result of COVID-19: a Prince George’s County resident in his 60s who suffered from underlying medical conditions. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Information and resources regarding COVID-19 are available at coronavirus.maryland.gov. ### The Maryland Department of…
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Posted: Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
(March 24, 2020, Princess Anne, MD) Somerset County Government has issued an Emergency Declaration and announced additional actions to protect public health and limit the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland. These changes will enable essential services to continue and provide protection for employees and the public. Effective 8:00 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and…
Posted: Saturday, March 21st, 2020
(March 21, 2020, Westover, MD) The Somerset County Health Department has partnered with Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) and Wicomico County Health Department on their COVID-19 Call Center effective immediately. The center is based at PRMC and collaboratively staffed by medical professionals. The number is 410-912-6889. For callers concerned about contracting COVID-19, they will learn…