Posts Tagged ‘Maryland Department of Health’
Md. Mobilizes Medical Staffing For COVID Surge
Maryland is looking for people who have a clinical background to consider working at a hospital, a nursing home, a testing site or a coronavirus vaccination clinic. Governor Larry Hogan said at a news conference Tuesday that while the state is not as bad off as some others, the rising rate of cases and hospitalizations…
Read MoreMarylander being tested for coronavirus
A Maryland resident is currently being tested for coronavirus. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is reporting that a Maryland resident met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria for testing of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The person is currently in good condition and is being monitored while awaiting test results, to…
Read MoreMaryland Newborns to be Screened for New Conditions
The Maryland Department of Health says that newborns will now be screened for four additional conditions as part of the state’s newborn screening program. Currently newborns are screened for dozens of conditions, which officials say does not serve as a diagnosis but “plays a crucial role in identifying babies who need further testing.” It is…
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