“I know that there’s a lot of anxiety out there and a lot of stress. Folks are worried about what lies ahead and how we’re going to get through this. We’re all worried about our family members and our loved ones, about our communities and neighborhoods. But I want everybody in Maryland to know that if we continue to lead, we continue to work together, and if we rely on and help each other, we will get through this crisis.”
-Governor Hogan
HOW MARYLANDERS CAN HELP
Marylanders Serving Marylanders
Click here for COVID-19 resources from the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, including support for businesses, seniors, and families, and opportunities for Marylanders to give back.
Maryland Food Bank
As essential second responders, the Maryland Food Bank is working diligently to continue core operations amidst this public health crisis.
Maryland Responds Reserve Medical Corps
Volunteer today for this force of dedicated medical volunteers. Now recruiting active and retired health care professionals, medical students, and other interested volunteers.
Meals on Wheels
This organization provides support and safety-net services to seniors—a population that needs extra support during this crisis.
Red Cross
The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage. Healthy individuals are needed to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood.
The WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
This fund provides healthcare workers with essential resources, helps monitor the pandemic, and supports efforts to develop treatments and vaccines.
The Hogan Administration’s COVID-19 A-to-Z Resource Guide
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Businesses. Effective May 15, all capacity limits have been lifted on retail businesses, fitness centers, casinos, personal services, and indoor recreational establishments. Private businesses and workplaces are free to put in place their own masking policies or guidance. |
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BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport. According to the CDC, fully vaccinated individuals can resume domestic travel and do not need to get tested before or after arrival. Non-vaccinated individuals are still advised to get a COVID-19 test prior to travel. Passengers and workers are required to continue to wear face coverings inside BWI airport, and aboard shuttles, public transit, and aircraft. For more details on safety measures being taken at BWI, please visit the airport’s website. |
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Churches, Synagogues, and Other Places of Worship. Since March 12, capacity limits have been lifted on religious facilities. Masking, physical distancing, and other safety protocols remain in place. Read the order. |
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Contact Tracing. Please answer and/or return any calls from “MD COVID.” If you do not have caller ID on your phone, look for the phone number (240) 466-4488. The Maryland Department of Health launched MD COVID Alert, a contact tracing app for Marylanders to opt into COVID-19 exposure notifications on their smartphones. MD COVID Alert uses Bluetooth to notify users who may have been exposed to someone who tested positive for the virus. You can access contact tracing information here. |
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Data. The Maryland Department of Health updates COVID-19 data daily during the 10 a.m. hour, including breakdowns by jurisdiction, ZIP code, and demographic groups. You can find COVID-19 data here. |
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. Coronavirus updates and other resources for the Deaf and hard of hearing community can be found at odhh.maryland.gov/coronavirus. |
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Donations. Businesses, organizations, nonprofits, and individuals offering capabilities, personnel, and equipment should email psector@maryland.gov. Your email will be routed appropriately. |
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Emergency Orders. Governor Hogan’s COVID-19 pandemic-related proclamations, executive orders, and interpretive guidance are available at hoganarchive.maryland.gov/covid-19-pandemic-orders-and-guidance/. |
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Food Assistance. Marylanders can see if they qualify for nutrition assistance benefits on the Maryland Department of Human Resources website. Access the website here. |
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Multilingual Vaccine Support Call Center. Individuals in need of additional assistance to get vaccinated—including homebound patients and those in need of transportation—can call Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center at 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829). The call center is available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Health Coverage. Until May 15, you can sign up for health insurance using Maryland Health Connection, our state’s health insurance marketplace. To enroll, visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov, download the free “Enroll MHC” mobile app, or call 855-642-8572. |
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Housing Relief. The State of Maryland is working to bring rental delinquencies current and provide relief for tenants. For tenant guidance and programs, visit here. Additionally, Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order that prohibits Maryland courts from ordering the eviction of any tenant who can show that their failure to pay rent was the result of COVID-19 or because they are diagnosed with, or under investigation for, COVID-19. Read the governor’s emergency order. |
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Licenses and Permits. The governor’s order authorizing the suspension of license and permitting expirations will sunset on June 30, 2021. Timeframe suspensions made before this order will remain in effect until June 30, though agencies may terminate them earlier. Agencies are explicitly authorized to conduct virtual hearings and meetings. Read the order. |
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Masks. Masks and face coverings are no longer required indoors or outdoors for those who have been fully vaccinated in the State of Maryland. In alignment with CDC guidance, face coverings will still be required on public transportation, and in schools, child care, and health care settings. Marylanders who are not yet vaccinated are strongly encouraged to continue wearing masks, especially when physical distancing is not possible. Read the CDC guidance |
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Medical Reserve Corps and MarylandMedNow. The Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps is now recruiting active and retired health care professionals, medical students, and other interested volunteers to support vaccination clinics and other critical missions. You can register for the Medical Reserve Corps here. MarylandMedNow is recruiting Maryland job seekers with clinical backgrounds to work at state hospitals, nursing homes, testing sites, and vaccination clinics. Marylanders who are interested in being hired for these paid positions can go to www.marylandmednow.com. |
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Mortgages. Governor Hogan enacted an executive order that stops lenders from initiating the mortgage foreclosure process. Nearly 70 of Maryland’s largest banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, state agencies, and other financial entities have collaborated to provide additional flexibility to borrowers. Learn more. |
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Notaries. Governor Hogan has issued an emergency order that allows the remote notarization of wills and trust documents, and allows remote notarization of estate planning documents to continue. Read the order. |
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Nursing Homes. Indoor visitation at Maryland nursing homes will generally be limited to compassionate care, and all visitors must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours prior to their visit. Read the order. |
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Parks. Maryland has opened state parks, including all state beaches, for walking and exercise, as well as safe playgrounds at state parks. Information about individual state parks will be available from the Maryland Park Service. See guidance on outdoor recreation from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. |
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Recovery, Reopening, and Reentry. After weeks of consulting with leading scientists, business leaders, and public health experts, Governor Larry Hogan introduced the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which provides a safe, effective, and gradual approach to reopening the state as it continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. All Marylanders should continue to avoid crowds and gatherings, and they should continue to practice physical distancing and to take precautions to protect themselves, their families, and their fellow Marylanders. Read the plan. |
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Repossessions. Governor Hogan has issued an executive order that prohibits lenders from initiating the mortgage foreclosure process and prohibits the repossession of cars and trucks, as well as homes that are not considered “real property,” such as mobile homes, trailers, and live-aboard boats. Read the executive order. |
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Restaurants. Effective May 15, restaurants and bars can resume normal operations, as all remaining capacity and distancing restrictions and all other limits are lifted on indoor and outdoor dining. |
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Schools. Governor Hogan has welcomed the Maryland State Board of Education’s unanimous vote requiring Maryland school systems to offer full in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year. To encourage the safe reopening of schools, the state has committed more than $1.2 billion in funding, prioritized teachers for vaccines, and provided PPE, testing, and guidance. Read school reopening guidance here. |
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Senior Call Check Program. The Maryland Department of Aging has a first-in-the-nation, free senior call check program, which provides peace of mind by checking in on seniors living at home alone. Register by calling 1-866-50-CHECK or by visiting this website. |
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Testing. All Marylanders are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19, particularly if they have recently traveled, attended a large gathering, or believe they may have been exposed to the virus. Make a plan to get tested today and find a site near you by visiting covidtest.maryland.gov. |
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Text Message Updates. To receive alerts, tips, and resources related to COVID-19 and other threats and hazards affecting or that may affect Maryland, text “MdReady” to 898211. |
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Translations. Marylanders can access FAQs in more than 10 different languages. COVID-19 resources have also been made available through a Spanish language webpage. Haga clic aquí para obtener recursos de coronavirus en español. |
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Travel. Effective Friday, March 12, quarantine requirements and other restrictions on out-of-state travel are lifted. A Maryland Department of Health (MDH) travel advisory will remain in place, and Marylanders are strongly encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 upon their return from out-of-state travel. Read the updated MDH directives. |
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Unemployment Insurance. Unemployment insurance can provide economic relief and stability for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. Governor Hogan announced $15 million for the Maryland Department of Labor to expand call center staffing and adjudication staffing, to improve customer service management software, and to provide additional fraud detection measures.
Governor Hogan has directed the Maryland Department of Labor to work in collaboration with the federal administration to begin the process of reinstating work search requirements to connect more job seekers with good opportunities. The requirements are scheduled to be reinstated by late June. To learn about benefits or file a claim, call (877) 293-4125 or visit the Maryland Department of Labor’s website. |
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Vaccines. Vaccine safety information, details about Maryland’s vaccine distribution plan, and answers to FAQs can be found here. Find a vaccine provider here. |
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Venues. Effective May 15, indoor and outdoor venues may resume normal operations. All remaining capacity restrictions will be lifted on all indoor entertainment venues and conventions, and all outdoor entertainment, art, and sports venues, including all ticketed events. The indoor mask mandate still remains in effect. |