Notes from Governor Hogan’s 3/2 Press Conference
Our note taker isn’t available for this press conference, so our notes will consist of tweets by Governor Hogan’s communication director, Mike Ricci.
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Maryland
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Joint Statement from the Governors of Maryland and Virginia on Progress of the American Legion Bridge/I-270 to I-70 Relief Plan
Per the State of Maryland:
Covid Vaccine Scam Warning
In yesterday’s press conference, Governor Larry Hogan warned of attempted scams involving Covid-19 vaccinations.
Notes from Governor Hogan’s 2/23 Press Conference
The notes below are paraphrased:
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Governor Hogan will hold a press conference today at 2:30 for an update on COVID-19 in Maryland.
You can watch live on Twitter, Facebook, or Youtube: bit.ly/GovHoganYouTube
These measures will be in effect for at least one week, through Saturday, February 27.
Confirmed Case of P.1 Covid Variant (Known as the Brazil Variant) in Maryland Resident Who Passed Away
Yesterday, Governor Hogan tweeted the following:
New escalators coming to customers at 32 Metro stations; contract awarded to replace 130 escalators
Maryland has Launched a Call Center to Assist Residents Without Internet Access in Finding Providers and Making Appointments for Mass Vaccination Sites
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) are working together to promote access to vaccines through a telephone-based support line and appointment system that is designed to assist those without internet access. On Monday, the departments began contacting seniors directly to invite them to use the new COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center at 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829).
Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims Lunar New Year Day in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation recognizing February 12 as Lunar New Year Day in Maryland. Joined by First Lady Yumi Hogan, Maryland’s first Asian American First Lady, Governor Hogan celebrated the Year of the Ox, as well as the contributions of Maryland’s Asian American communities to the state.