June 8, 2020
Media Contact:
Scott Peterson, Director of Communications, Office of Public Information, 202-277-9412
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County has updated its COVID-19 Dashboard to include testing data. The fifth section of the dashboard details the seven-day rolling average positivity rate, the number of tests administered daily, and overall tests administered. The case summary section now also includes a seven-day rolling average of confirmed cases.
“As we move through this crisis, we’re making every effort to be as transparent and data-informed as possible,” said County Executive Calvin Ball. “This data is critical to how we evaluate our progress and make decisions on what is safe to reopen. Our residents can continue to monitor Howard County’s trends and understand how COVID-19 is impacting our community.”
Additionally, the Columbia VEIP site is now operating on summer hours from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., as more residents are returning to work. This site still requires a doctor’s referral and an appointment. For a list of testing sites in Howard County, please visit: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Health/MM-Alerts-and-Recalls/Coronavirus-Testing
Moment of Silence
County Executive Calvin Ball is encouraging residents to join him in a Moment of Silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, in memory George Floyd, on June 9th, at 10:30 a.m.
Health Enrollment Deadline
The Maryland Health Connection COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period ends June 15th for uninsured Marylanders who need health coverage. In this crisis it is essential that uninsured Marylanders get coverage so that they can get the care they need -- for their safety, and for all of us.
To enroll go to MarylandHealthConnection.gov or download the free “Enroll MHC” mobile app. Request or select “Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment Period.” Free help is available by calling 1-855-642-8572 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Department of Recreation & Parks
The Howard County Recreation & Parks Department has cancelled weddings through July 15th to be in compliance with the current CDC, state and local guidelines that advise people to gather in groups of ten or less and to continue to social distance. Each couple was given the option of a full refund or the opportunity to reschedule.