We are amid an unprecedented public health crisis, yet we also have an extraordinary opportunity to come together within our families and our communities to reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health. AFSP encourages everyone to engage in an open, honest dialogue with their friends and loved ones, to demonstrate compassion and kindness, and to practice self-care by exercising, meditating, and consuming the news in measured doses. And, reach out to those who may be isolated and need the extra support. These actions can save lives and positively change our collective culture surrounding mental health for the long-term. We hope these tools help you to spread positive messages of hope, compassion, mental health care and suicide prevention.

Maryland has authorized $130 million in loan and grant funding for small businesses and manufacturers that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This emergency assistance provides interim relief and proceeds that can be used to pay cash operating expenses including payroll, suppliers, rent, fixed debt payments and other mission critical cash operating costs.

VISIT THIS RESOURCE HERE: https://commerce.maryland.gov/

To preserve the health and safety of customers and employees, all MDOT MVA branch offices and the Customer Service Center are closed. This operational change, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is effective immediately and until further notice. For more information on COVID-19, visit Maryland Department of Health.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.

Federal Student Aid are actively monitoring the new coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak. If you’re concerned about your studies or loan repayment, we can help you understand what to do in certain circumstances. We’ll be adding information for students, borrowers, and parents to this page on a regular basis, so please check back frequently.

COVID-19 Awareness and the 2020 Elections - Updates from the Maryland Board of Elections

Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) wants to help ensure families are given options in these uncertain times in the case of job loss, a reduction in work hours, illness, or other issues. We want to remind those impacted by COVID-19 of available mortgage assistance and relief options.

Freddie Mac staff is working to ensure that our employees, customers and borrowers are protected from the direct and indirect impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are actively tracking the situation and making decisions based on guidance from public health authorities.

Visit the Facebook Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Centre. Follow for updates and notifications.

On Friday, March 13 at 12:00 PM ET, the National Federation of Independent Business hosted a webinar to discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact on small businesses. Reports of COVID-19 have now been confirmed in more than half of all states. Many communities have declared health emergencies. Employers must act now to determine how to maintain operations during this crisis and keep their workers safe.

As we all deal with closely monitoring the COVID-19(coronavirus) outbreak, Maryland Citizens for the Arts (MCA) is following federal and state efforts that will benefit our communities. We will update everyone when we have information to share from state and national arts partners like the Maryland State Arts Council, Americans for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thank you to the Maryland Department of Aging for providing this essential free resource. If you are over 65 please register yourself and share this information with family, neighbors, & friends. Call 866-502-4325 or online at aging.maryland.gov

To slow the spread of COVID-19 through U.S. communities, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has encouraged Americans to practice "social distancing" measures. But what is social distancing, and how is it practiced?

Johns Hopkins experts in global public health, infectious disease, and emergency preparedness have been at the forefront of the international response to COVID-19. This website is a resource to help advance the understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Maryland’s Unemployment Insurance Benefits Administration - Unemployment Insurance. This information is updated frequently. Check back for updates.

This is a rapidly evolving situation and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will provide updates as they become available.

NOTE: Now that COVID-19 testing has expanded and is available through commercial laboratories, MDH is no longer reporting negative and pending numbers of tests in Maryland. All positive results obtained by commercial laboratories are reported to MDH and included in the confirmed cases count.

The State of Maryland has taken far-reaching and proactive steps to minimize the impact of COVID-19 across our state, including ordering state employees to telework, closing public schools, closing casinos and racetracks, and activating the National Guard so it is ready to carry out any emergency functions that may be needed. State agencies including the Department of Commerce remain prepared to serve our clients in the business community.

Experts from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health offer science and evidence-based insights on the public health news of the day. The current focus is the novel coronavirus spreading around the world. Email the show at PublicHealthQuestion@jhu.edu or follow us on Twitter at @PublicHealthPod

The growing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic hit many parts of the United States with full force the weekend of March 13-15, 2020. Following on the heels of canceling large special events, conferences, and sporting events, governors in several states declared states of emergency and many local school districts across the country closed their doors. Mayors took unilateral action to close public spaces and even ordered the closing of businesses, including bars, restaurants and other places of leisure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidance that calls for businesses, organizations and governments to hold no events or activities with more than 50 persons present for the next eight weeks.