Governor Hogan today held a press conference stressing that our children need to get back to in-person learning. He also called on all of Maryland counties to open up their schools by March 1st if not sooner. Other points touched upon were vaccination efforts and COVID-19 statistics in the state. You can view the full … Continue reading Governor’s COVID-19 Update Regarding Education
Governor’s COVID-19 Update
This evening Governor Hogan gave an update pertaining to the distribution of the COVID-19 Vaccine. The Governor stated that he is moving us into Phase 1B of the distribution of the vaccine. Phase 1B will provide vaccination to all Marylanders who are 75 years and older, education teachers K-12, education staff, and child care providers. … Continue reading Governor’s COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Vaccine Update for Washington County
Washington County is currently in the Phase 1A of it's rollout of COVID-19 Vaccination. That means that residents and staff of all long-term care facilities, first responders & front line judiciary, and health care workers are eligible to get the vaccine. More details are provided at the link provided below. https://www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info/vaccine/
Governor Hogan’s Stimulus and Tax Relief Package
Today, Governor Hogan announced in a press conference that he was introducing a $1 billion emergency stimulus package that is designed to help many Marylanders that have taken a huge financial hit during the COVID-19 health crisis. The full press conference is provided in the link below along with the full details of the proposed … Continue reading Governor Hogan’s Stimulus and Tax Relief Package
COVID-19 Vaccines Available
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for Allegany County residents 75 years and up. The vaccines will be given by appointment only at the Barton Business Park Shell Building, 17300 Barton Park Drive, Rawlings. There are 1,000 appointment slots available and additional slots will be added when there are more doses of the vaccine provided. More … Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccines Available
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Allegany County Commissioner Jake Shade went on WCBC Radio and gave an update regarding the slow rollout of the COVID-19 Vaccine. While it has been slow, this first round of doses have been reserved for first responders, healthcare workers, and the judiciary. Next week there will be a press release regarding the ability for the … Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Update
COVID-19 and our Volunteer Fire Departments
Our Volunteer Fire Departments have been greatly impacted by COVID-19, as those departments have not had the funding needed to keep them going and supplement the Personal Protective Equipment needed. Our Volunteer Fire Departments are made up of people of many ages but our Auxiliary is made up of many elderly adults who want to … Continue reading COVID-19 and our Volunteer Fire Departments
Delegate Mike McKay Named Rural Health Legislator of the Year
Delegate Mike McKay was recently named the 2019 Thomas “Mac” Middleton Rural Health Legislator of the Year by the Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA).
