Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland has begun drive-thru, no-appointment vaccinations at the Six Flags America, Regency Furniture Stadium, and Ripken Stadium mass vaccination sites.…
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St. Mary’s County Health Department Reopens for Select Walk-In Services on Monday, May 3, 2021
By The Citizen on April 28, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will reopen to walk-in customers for the following services beginning Monday, May 3, 2021: Health Clinic Vital Records…
PNC Branch Donation to Support Launch of Health and Wellness Services for Lexington Park Community
By The Citizen on April 25, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force, in partnership with the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County, Maryland (HASMC), is pleased to announce plans for…
Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine, Maryland Halting Use of Vaccine
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen ) vaccine have been administered in the U.S. CDC and…
Despite Lower Travel Volumes During Pandemic, Motor Vehicle Fatalities Increase 6.4% in 2020
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
Despite fewer drivers on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motor vehicle crashes on Maryland roadways claimed 569 lives in 2020, an increase of…
FEMA to Cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 Funeral Expenses, Applications Open Monday, April 12, 2021
By The Citizen on April 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are…
Letter to the Editor – Organ Donation: The Heart of the Matter
By The Citizen on April 8, 2021
Yvette Jefferson is doing her part to raise awareness about the critical importance of organ donation. Years ago, Yvette’s father Junious was in end-stage heart…
Governor Hogan Announces Accelerated Vaccine Eligibility Schedule for All Marylanders
By The Citizen on April 6, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced the expansion and acceleration of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for all adults in the State of Maryland: Beginning today, Tuesday, April 6,…
Governor Hogan Announces 75% of Marylanders 65 and Over Have Received COVID-19 Vaccines
By The Citizen on April 1, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced that, according to CDC data, Maryland has surpassed 75% of Marylanders 65 and older receiving at least one dose of a…
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Re-Opens Main Entrance to Patients
By The Citizen on April 1, 2021
Beginning Wednesday, March, 31, 2021, the main entrance of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital reopened to patients. The limited visitor policy is still in effect, and…
Maryland State Police, Department Of Labor Warn Public Of Unemployment Insurance, Other Monetary Scams
By The Citizen on March 31, 2021
The Maryland Department of State Police and the Maryland Department of Labor are warning the public of an increase in unemployment insurance related fraud cases…
Justice Department Takes Action Against COVID-19 Fraud
By The Citizen on March 26, 2021
The Department of Justice announced an update today on criminal and civil enforcement efforts to combat COVID-19 related fraud, including schemes targeting the Paycheck Protection…
Maryland Enters Phase 2A of Vaccine Distribution Plan, Hogan Announces Six More Mass Vaccination Sites In Maryland
By The Citizen on March 23, 2021
UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland will open six more mass vaccination sites beginning in early April, doubling the number to…
Governor Hogan Announces Vaccine Eligibility Timeline for All Marylanders, and Primary Care, Hospital Equity, and Mobile Clinic Initiatives
By The Citizen on March 18, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, the State…
Expanded Eligibility for Local St. Mary’s County Health Department Vaccination Clinics
By The Citizen on March 16, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has expanded the eligibility criteria for local SMCHD COVID-19 vaccination clinics to include: St. Mary’s County residents aged 16 and…