COVID-19 Archives

Kaiser Permanente Offers Virtual Health Resources During COVID-19 Crisis

MACo's Corporate Partners are doing extraordinary work across the region to assist members and their communities during the coronavirus crisis. To show our gratitude, MACo will post a series of blog articles to highlight their efforts. Kaiser Permanente is working to ensure members stay healthy at home during the coronavirus pandemic — with virtual solutions on their website and mobile app. “As we face this pandemic head-on, we want our members, doctors, staff and the…

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April 28, 2020

Coronavirus / County News / Education / Environment / News You Can Use

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

Coronavirus / County News

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

Coronavirus / County News / Education / Health and Human Services / News You Can Use

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

Coronavirus / County News / Economic Development / Emergency Management / Employee Benefits and Relations / Health and Human Services / News You Can Use

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