Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today COVID-19 cases will be broken down by zip code on the county's COVID-19 case dashboard. Cases broken down by age will also be available. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launches "HoCo Farms Connect," an innovative new tool that allows farms to list their produce and other products that are available for purchase, connecting county residents with county farms.

Today, the Howard County Health Department confirmed additional deaths due to coronavirus in Howard County, bringing the total deaths in Howard County to nine. The additional deaths were two women in their 60s, two women in their 80s, a man in his 30s, and a man in his 60s.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the enhanced stream debris removal program, part of the Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan, was triggered last night after more than an hour of severe sustained winds.

Today, County Executive Calvin Ball signed an Executive Order allowing one-time discretionary bonus payments to personnel who must report to work to perform mission critical work. The order provides a $1,500 bonus to full-time on-site personnel and $600 to those who are intermittently on-site.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an Executive Order today allowing one-time discretionary bonus payments to personnel who must report to work to perform mission critical work. The order provides a $1,500 bonus to full-time on-site personnel and $600 to those who are intermittently on-site.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an Executive Order today allowing one-time discretionary bonus payments to personnel who must report to work to perform mission critical work. The order provides a $1,500 bonus to full-time on-site personnel and $600 to those who are intermittently on-site. The Executive Order can be viewed here. 

While the Alpha Ridge Landfill remains open at this time during Governor's 'Stay at Home' Executive Order, the Landfill should only be used by residents who do not have curbside collection service (either provided by the County or a private hauler).

oday, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted a press conference to provide updates on the COVID-19 response. Ball announced the third Howard County death from coronavirus, a woman in her 80s with underlying health conditions.

Howard County was designated by Governor Hogan today as a “Hot Spot” within the state of Maryland, allowing the region to be a priority for federal assistance.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold a press conference on April 8th at noon, to address the ongoing response to COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued new guidance on cloth face coverings and now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain such as grocery stores and pharmacies. Since many people infected with the coronavirus have few or no symptoms, this is a step to help prevent those people from transmitting the virus to others. It is not a measure to protect you from catching the virus. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to visit the new COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Columbia on Tuesday, April 7th. 

The Howard County Economic Development Authority joined with economic development organizations from Anne Arundel, Charles, Frederick, Prince George’s, and Montgomery Counties in signing a Joint Statement on Regional Collaboration among Maryland Capital Region Local Economic Development Organizations to outline their collective commitment to growing a stronger Maryland Capital Region.  

County Executive Calvin Ball today provided updates on Ellicott City progress. He highlighted the $20.2 million in his proposed capital budget for FY21, announced the final acquisition of the 10 properties on lower Main Street, provided updates on the federal section 106 process, and lower Main Street stabilization and preservation efforts.

Next Tuesday, April 7th, the Howard County Health Department, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health, will begin offering drive-through COVID-19 testing at the Columbia Emissions Testing Center for residents who are displaying symptoms, have a referral from their healthcare provider, and an appointment for testing. At this time the site, located at 6340 Woodside Ct #1071 in Columbia, will be open for appointments from 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Today, Howard County government launched a new dashboard tracking COVID-19 in the county, including active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The information is sourced from the Howard County Health Department and updates daily, it may differ from the Maryland Department of health due to the timing of data collection.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that, for the 23rd year in a row, the County received the highest possible credit rating, AAA, from all three bond rating agencies - Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s.

Howard County government provided additional guidance today for essential workers who need child care amid the coronavirus outbreak. Last week, the Maryland State Department of Education ordered all private child care providers closed, except for those that serve emergency services personnel. Howard County has 150 approved child care sites at this time.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launches "HoCo Food Go," an innovative new map for Howard County restaurants and bars to list their delivery and carryout options.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today presented to the County Council a $250 million Capital Improvement Program For Fiscal Year 2021, including $94.6 million from General Obligation bonds.

County Executive Ball today emphasized the need to show compassion and kindness to each other and avoid common stigmas that are associated with coronavirus.  

Today, Governor Hogan issued an Executive Order placing Maryland under a stay-at-home order that goes into effect at 8 p.m. this evening. Residents may not leave their homes except for essential job or reason, including food and medication pick-up, medical emergencies, essential work, or outdoor recreation with safe social distancing. The order can be read online here, with additional interpretive guidance here. Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the order is guilty of a misdemeanor, which will be enforced by the Howard County Police Department.

The Department of Recreation and Parks is closing the following recreational areas to encourage social distancing and discourage any gatherings at parks

The Howard County Health Department today confirmed the first deaths in Howard County due to coronavirus. The victims, both males, 90 and 75 years old, had underlying health conditions.