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Wicomico County Health Department

13 hours ago

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Wicomico County Health Department

17 hours ago

While we are closely monitoring COVID-19 spikes in states across the country, Maryland is currently doing better than 40 other states on our health metrics. We are one of just 10 states in America where new cases are low and continuing to stay low.

According to the official numbers reported today by the Maryland Department of Health and the CDC, Maryland is experiencing declines in our seven-day positivity rate (3.00%) and daily positivity rate (2.65%). Our statewide positivity rate has dropped by nearly 89% since it peaked 189 days ago, and positivity rates are low and stable in our largest jurisdictions, including Montgomery Co (2.53%), Baltimore City (2.78%), Anne Arundel Co (2.96%), and Prince George’s Co (3.99%).

Total hospitalizations are down 73% since they peaked 176 days ago, and ICU levels are down 80% since they peaked 166 days ago.

With our health metrics continuing to remain low and stable, we encourage all jurisdictions to safely enter Stage Three of recovery and to focus on encouraging our economic health and wellbeing.

Learn more about COVID-19 in Maryland: coronavirus.maryland.gov

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Wicomico County Health Department

19 hours ago

Wicomico County has 21 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Wicomico County has a total of 2,418 total cases. 2,033 have recovered, 330 home recovering, 6 hospitalized, 49 deaths. Please continue to wear a mask in public places, social distance and avoid gatherings. #saferathome ... See MoreSee Less

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Wicomico County Health Department

20 hours ago

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Wicomico County Health Department

22 hours ago

As you know, people with diabetes are at a higher risk for more severe health outcomes when it comes to COVID-19. ... See MoreSee Less

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Wicomico County Health Department

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Wicomico County Health Department

23 hours ago

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Wicomico County Health Department

1 day ago

Today we are doubling the $250 million we have already provided in COVID-19 emergency economic relief for Marylanders for a total relief package of $500 million through the Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative. This investment will fund a combination of new relief programs, as well as the expansion of existing successful relief programs, in order to quickly provide additional relief to thousands of struggling restaurants, small businesses, and Main Streets across the state.

I have directed our entire team in each agency to ensure that this much-needed funding gets out the door as quickly as possible. We also intend to work closely with our local partners so that they can assist in expeditiously getting this money into the hands of those who need it most.

Read the full announcement: governor.maryland.gov/2020/10/22/governor-hogan-announces-250-million-maryland-strong-economic-re... ... See MoreSee Less

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Wicomico County Health Department

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Wicomico County Health Department

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Wicomico County Health Department

2 days ago

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Did you know? Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States. In 2018, there were 2,121 people killed in crashes involving a teen passenger vehicle driver (15-18 years old), of which 719 deaths were the teen driver. Parents, you can be the biggest influence on your teen’s choices behind the wheel. Take the time to talk with them about some of the biggest driving risks for teens, including about the dangers of impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. ... See MoreSee Less

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Wicomico County Health Department

2 days ago

"Governor Larry Hogan today announced the $250 million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative,’ which will provide funding from the Rainy Day Fund to directly assist restaurants, small businesses, local entertainment venues, arts organizations, and Main Streets across the state. The initiative doubles the state’s total commitment to COVID-19 emergency economic relief for Marylanders to $500 million.

'This new $250 million ‘Maryland Strong: Economic Recovery Initiative’ will be critical to the thousands of struggling restaurants, small businesses, and Main Streets across the state that are attempting to weather this crisis,' said Governor Hogan. 'I have directed our entire team in each agency to ensure that this much-needed funding gets out the door to our struggling citizens and small businesses as quickly as possible. We also intend to work closely with our local partners so that they can assist in expeditiously getting this money into the hands of those who need it most.'"

Read the full announcement: governor.maryland.gov/2020/10/22/governor-hogan-announces-250-million-maryland-strong-economic-re... ... See MoreSee Less

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Wicomico County Health Department

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Wicomico County Health Department

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Wicomico County Health Department

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Wicomico County Health Department

2 days ago

Wicomico County has 12 new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Wicomico County has a total of 2,397 total cases. 2,002 have recovered, 335 home recovering, 11 hospitalized, 49 deaths. Please continue to wear a mask in public places, social distance and avoid gatherings. #saferathome ... See MoreSee Less

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Wicomico County Health Department

2 days ago

Many Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses like COVID-19. However, there are several safer, alternative ways to celebrate.

For more tips, visit: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/halloween.html ... See MoreSee Less

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Wicomico County Health Department

2 days ago

Today at 2 p.m., I’ll be making an announcement about a major new economic relief initiative.

Watch live here on Facebook, Twitter (@GovLarryHogan), or YouTube: bit.ly/3odtVVH ... See MoreSee Less

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Wicomico County Health Department

2 days ago

Having a separate safe sleep area for baby (a crib or bassinet) in the same room where you sleep helps to reduce the risk of #SIDS and other sleep-related causes of death. Post a photo of your baby in a safe sleep area with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap to help spread the word during #SIDSAwarenessMonth. #SafeToSleep bit.ly/2WDRkk0 ... See MoreSee Less

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Wicomico County Health Department

2 days ago

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