The State and local governments can begin to access funding through the $2 trillion American Recovery Act. Of Maryland's $6 billion share, the State will receive $3.7 billion, counties $1.1 billion, cities with more than 50,000 residents will split $619 million, and smaller cities and towns will share approximately $529 million. Guidance issued by the [...]
In a press conference today, Governor Larry Hogan lifted the outdoor mask mandate in Maryland and all restrictions for outdoor dining. The governor also announced that the state has entered a new phase of its vaccination campaign, moving to direct scheduling at mass vaccination sites and continuing to expand points of distribution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcmc_Mb_FGk EFFECTIVE [...]
Monday, Governor Hogan announced the expansion and acceleration of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include all adult Marylanders. The decision came amidst an increase in COVID-19 infections across the State and would raise the eligibility age for Marylanders to 16 years and over starting this Tuesday (Marylanders aged 16 and older will be eligible to schedule [...]
In an April 1 press conference, Governor Hogan announced several updates on the COVID pandemic. At the forefront, the Governor announced that everyone 16 and older would now be authorized to preregister for appointments at mass vaccination sites, and these individuals will begin receiving appointments as they become available starting April 27th. He maintained that, [...]
In a press conference Tuesday, Governor Hogan announced that six more mass vaccination sites will open in Maryland by mid-April, doubling the number of existing sites as the state prepares for a significant increase in vaccine supply from the federal government. Currently, 70.4% of Marylanders aged 65 and older have received their first dose of [...]
Governor Hogan announced today the State of Maryland will enter Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan early next week, with all Marylanders 16 and older being eligible for a vaccine by April 27. The Governor also announced a series of unique initiatives to ensure vaccine equity and expand the state’s distribution network, utilizing hospitals, [...]
In a press conference today, Governor Hogan announced the easing of several coronavirus restrictions in the state, including lifting all capacity limits at restaurants and opening up large indoor and outdoor venues at 50% capacity. The State's mask mandate, physical distancing, and other safety protocols remain in effect. Effective this Friday, March 12 - Capacity [...]
On March 2, Governor Hogan announced a series of updates regarding mass vaccination and the COVID response. In his press conference, the Governor praised the current rate of vaccine rollout, saying that “the pace of daily vaccination is hitting a new high every day, a third safe and effective vaccine is now available, a next [...]
Governor Hogan recently made several announcements regarding the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that recent improved metrics have shown a promising development amid the continued shortage of vaccine, and as such the state is making plans towards securing more vaccines and easing certain restrictions. These plans include increased vaccination sites, a testing program [...]
On January 28th, Governor Larry Hogan issued an emergency order stating that, as of this Monday, bars and restaurants will no longer be required to close at 10 p.m. (though the statewide order for 50% indoor capacity at restaurants will remain in place). The order purportedly follows several weeks of improving COVID-19 metrics, as Governor [...]
