Read more about the article Chesapeake Bay Foundation Launches Remote Education Series
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Launches Remote Education Series

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) recently launched a new online series for students, teachers and parents, as an educational resource during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has always been a champion of outside learning, but restrictions related to the coronavirus have forced them to cancel educational field experiences and close outdoor recreations centers across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In an effort to continue educating children and adults about the bay, CBF has created…

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April 23, 2020
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Price Shares Perspective on Coronavirus Crisis

Guest author Laura Price shares her perspectives on the economic impact of the new coronavirus. No one really knows how to deal with this unprecedented coronavirus crisis that every one of us is going through. What is the right balance between lessening the health aspects and how many of us get sick, with the catastrophic repercussions of shutting down nearly all of our economy and having millions unemployed and small businesses not able to survive?…

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April 23, 2020
Read more about the article Here’s What You Need to Know About Hogan’s Statewide Face Mask Mandate
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Hogan’s Statewide Face Mask Mandate

In a press briefing yesterday afternoon, Governor Hogan announced a statewide order to require residents to wear face masks in public settings. Here's what you need to know about the requirements, including tips on making your own masks at home. The CDC recommended the use of face coverings almost 2 weeks ago, and has since updated their guidance to ensure masks fit securely, while still allowing for unrestricted breathing. Masks should be washed regularly after…

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April 16, 2020
Read more about the article UMD School of Public Policy Develops Curated List of COVID-19 Resources for Local Governments
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UMD School of Public Policy Develops Curated List of COVID-19 Resources for Local Governments

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy has developed a curated list of resources for local governments navigating the COVID-19 crisis. From The University of Maryland School of Public Policy website: Local governments across America are on the front lines in addressing the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local health departments are serving as the primary agencies implementing the nation’s public health response. Local elected officials are implementing stay at home orders. Local…

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April 7, 2020
Read more about the article Queen Anne’s County Produces COVID-19 Video Series
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Queen Anne’s County Produces COVID-19 Video Series

Queen Anne's County has created a series of YouTube videos in an effort to dispel rumors and resolve questions surrounding Maryland's COVID-19 pandemic response. The videos, which can be found on the QACTV YouTube page, address a number of concerns ranging from safe shopping tips while social distancing, to answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Governor's Stay at Home Directive. There's also a video with the county's Economic and Tourism Development Director, Heather Tinelli,…

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April 7, 2020
Read more about the article Governor Hogan Details Maryland’s Response to Novel Coronavirus
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Governor Hogan Details Maryland’s Response to Novel Coronavirus

https://twitter.com/MDHealthDept/status/1222588565185421312?s=20 Governor Larry Hogan took time during yesterday's Board of Public Works meeting to brief attendees on the steps Maryland is taking to respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Maryland, though one individual has met the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) screening, and remains in isolation, pending the results of testing. From The Office of Governor Larry Hogan: “This morning, I…

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January 30, 2020
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