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COVID-19Jan 20, 2022

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 20, 2022

We’re “not out of the woods” says Hogan, but numbers are trending in the right direction.

COVID-19Jan 4, 2022

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 4, 2022

State of Emergency declared, National Guard activated, 20 new testing sites opening and more COVID-19 updates from Hogan.

COVID-19Dec 1, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: December 1, 2021

Governor Hogan’s press conference included updates regarding the omicron variant, as well as vaccine and booster stats.

COVID-19Oct 26, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: October 25, 2021

New updates regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters and availability for youth under age 12.

COVID-19Jul 12, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: July 7, 2021

In Governor Hogan’s press briefing, he outlined the “VAX U” program, which will provide a lottery of scholarships for youth aged 12-17 who get the vaccine.

COVID-19Jun 15, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: June 15, 2021

Beginning July 1st, the State of Emergency in Maryland will be lifted and all government restrictions in place due to the pandemic will be rescinded.

COVID-19May 20, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 20, 2021

Get your shot for a shot to win! Maryland Department of Health partners with Maryland Lottery for $2 million in prizes for vaccinated residents.

COVID-19May 14, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 14, 2021

Following the CDC’s updates, Governor Hogan is lifting the mask mandate for Marylanders while indoors and outside, with the only exceptions being public transportation, healthcare institutions and schools.

COVID-19May 12, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 12, 2021

Governor Hogan announced that capacity restrictions will be lifted on all businesses beginning this Saturday, while the mask mandate continues until 70% of all adults receive their first shot. Kids as young as 12 will now also be eligible to receive a vaccine.

COVID-19May 6, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 6, 2021

To support our youth, Maryland is launching Project Bounce Back with $25 million in resources, partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs and underscoring mental health support services.

COVID-19Apr 28, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 28, 2021

Effectively immediately, masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors. Hogan notes that 60% of Maryland residents age 18+ have been vaccinated and the state’s case rate has dropped 33% in the past two weeks.

COVID-19Apr 21, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 21, 2021

With 4 million vaccinated, Maryland launches “No Arm Left Behind” campaign to reach more. The Vaccine Equity Task Force is is also adding clinics to Morgan State, Bowie State, senior and neighborhood centers.

COVID-19Apr 5, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 5, 2021

ALL Marylanders age 16+ can get a vaccine at a mass vaccination site beginning tomorrow. A no-appointment-necessary walk-up line is now available in Salisbury, and coming soon to Hagerstown and additional sites.

COVID-19Apr 1, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 1, 2021

Starting today, ALL Marylanders age 16+ can now pre-register for the vaccine, with eligibility phases expected to accelerate; 75% of residents age 65+ have been vaccinated, federal mobile vaccination units and more vaccination sites coming soon.

COVID-19Mar 23, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 23, 2021

The latest vaccine numbers for Maryland: 2 million+ vaccinated (34% of adults), Phase 2B (age 16+ with increased risk) begins 3/30, and 5 more mass vaccination sites coming.

COVID-19Mar 18, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 18, 2021

Governor Hogan reports that 25% of Marylanders have received a #vaccine, with Phase 2A (ages 60+) starting 3/23, Phase 2B (16+ with increased risk) beginning 3/30.

COVID-19Mar 2, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 2, 2021

Hogan announced Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will join Maryland’s COVID-19 team, and provides updates about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and more mass vaccination sites.

COVID-19Feb 23, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: February 23, 2021

Another mass vaccination site set and a pre-registration website coming next month, nearly 30k shots now administered each day, increasing reports of fraud surrounding the vaccine, and additional screening for COVID-19 variants.

COVID-19Feb 16, 2021

UPDATE: Hogan Signs $1 Billion RELIEF Act

Introduced last month and incorporating adjustments made and passed by the General Assembly, Hogan has signed the $1 Billion RELIEF Act.

COVID-19Feb 8, 2021

$1.5 Billion RELIEF Act Advances Through Legislature

Now headed to the House of Delegates, the Senate has approved its pandemic RELIEF package with $1.5 billion in assistance for Marylanders.

COVID-19Jan 26, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 26, 2021

While supply continues to be limited with only 10,000 doses available each day, Hogan is expanding Phase 1 of vaccine distribution to include those who are severely immunocompromised. Mobile clinics and mass vaccination sites with National Guard support are coming soon.

COVID-19Jan 22, 2021

Governor Hogan Press Conference: January 21, 2021

With experts insisting that in-person instruction does not increase community spread or hospitalizations, and COVID-19 numbers beginning to plateau since introduction of the vaccine, Governor Hogan urges schools to get kids in classrooms no later than March 1.

COVID-19Jan 14, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 14, 2021

Governor Hogan announced an expedited rollout of the vaccine in Maryland – moving Phase 1B up to Monday 1/18 for ages 75+, assisted living residents and adding K-12 teachers, staff and child care providers. Phase 1C (ages 65-74) to begin Monday 1/25.

COVID-19Jan 5, 2021