Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 caused by the new B.1.351 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus…
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Governor Hogan Announces Restaurants May Resume Service After 10 PM Beginning Monday
By The Citizen on January 28, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today issued an emergency order stating that, as of Monday, February 1, bars and restaurants will no longer be required to close…
Governor Hogan Provides Update on Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Progress, State Averaging More Than 22,000 Shots Administered Per Day
By The Citizen on January 28, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that Maryland providers have now administered nearly 450,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, after reporting more than 30,000 doses administered on…
Governor Hogan Announces Opening of Mass Vaccination Sites, Expansion of Pharmacy Program
By The Citizen on January 26, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced new actions to expand the state’s COVID-19 vaccination network, including the opening of at least six mass vaccination sites at…
Governor Hogan Announces Additional $20.7 Million in Education Relief Funding
By The Citizen on January 25, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced an additional $20.7 million in COVID-19 relief funding for education as school systems work to get students safely back into…
Comptroller Franchot Announces Tax Season to Begin on February 12, 2021
By The Citizen on January 25, 2021
Comptroller Peter Franchot announced today that processing of personal income tax returns for Tax Year 2020 will begin on February 12, 2021, several weeks later…
Police, Health Department Give Community Warning of Hoax Phone Calls Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination
By The Citizen on January 21, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has received reports from community members about fraudulent phone calls incorrectly telling residents that they can “show up”…
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union Announces Leonardtown Branch Open for Drive-Through and Appointment Only Due to COVID-19
By The Citizen on January 21, 2021
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union released the following statement. “Due to COVID-19, Cedar Point has decided to temporarily close the…
St. Mary’s County Health Department Preparing to Open COVID-19 Vaccination for Phase 1C Eligible Groups
By The Citizen on January 21, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is preparing to deliver COVID-19 vaccine for occupational categories and age groups that are part of Phase 1C…
Commissioners Approve Hotel Relief Fund to Support Lodging Establishments Impacted by COVID-19
By The Citizen on January 18, 2021
The Commissioners have approved the St. Mary’s County Hotel Relief Fund to provide grants to local hotels and other lodging facilities. The Commissioners recognize the…
COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Available for St. Mary’s County Residents Age 75 Years and Older
By The Citizen on January 12, 2021
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has opened COVID-19 vaccination registration for St. Mary’s County residents aged 75 years or older in preparation for…
St. Mary’s County January 12, 2021 Commissioner Meeting Rollup
By The Citizen on January 12, 2021
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown. Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, President…
Governor Hogan Announces Two Cases of B-117 Strain of SARS-CoV-2 Identified In Maryland
By The Citizen on January 12, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Maryland residents caused by the new…
Governor Hogan Announces $1 Billion Emergency Stimulus and Tax Relief Package
By The Citizen on January 11, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today introduced the RELIEF Act of 2021, an emergency legislative package that will provide more than $1 billion in direct stimulus and tax relief…
MedStar Health and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Improving Reach of Electronic Health Records, Introduces MedConnect
By The Citizen on January 11, 2021
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will join MedConnect, the electronic health record used throughout the MedStar Health system. “For more than…