Tag Archives: safety

BBJ: Health experts urge local businesses to help combat misinformation as vaccine rollout continues

Posted on January 20, 2021
Vaccine panelists
Leaders from Johns Hopkins and UMB told a group of Baltimore business leaders Jan. 19 one of the ways they can help things run more smoothly and efficiently is by being understanding about the complexities and pace of vaccinations.
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Baltimore Sun: Southwest CEO discusses furloughs, braces for dismal winter

Posted on November 20, 2020
Kelly, who is currently not collecting a salary, said the company remains 20% overstaffed even after offering voluntary separation packages and extended leave programs to about 16,000 workers.
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Governor Larry Hogan’s October 22 COVID-19 Press Conference

Posted on October 22, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on October 22, 2020. Governor Hogan announced new economic relief for Maryland small businesses. 
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GBC webinar highlights how businesses can adjust to pandemic

Posted on October 19, 2020
Accenture COVID panelists
With no end in sight for the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all sizes are facing an extended period of uncertainty.
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The Daily Record: CareFirst to distribute care packages to COVID-19 vulnerable areas

Posted on August 26, 2020
To alleviate this concern, CareFirst will distribute over 100,000 care package items to its most vulnerable member populations.
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McDaniel College announces Fall 2020 semester reopening plans

Posted on June 22, 2020
McDaniel
McDaniel College announced key decisions that involve academics, including changes to the undergraduate academic calendar, as well as health and safety, residential life and food service, student support and campus life, and financial matters in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Under Armour introduces face mask for athletes

Posted on June 12, 2020
Under Armour
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of athletes worldwide have been wrestling with the challenges of working out under stay-at-home orders, and wondering whether they should wear a face mask if training in public or outside.
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FOX45: Proposed bill would give hazard pay to essential workers in Baltimore City

Posted on May 20, 2020
There's a plan for a new law in Baltimore City that would mandate hazard pay for some of the people working during the pandemic.
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The Daily Record: GBMC, UM St. Joseph earn A grades from national hospital safety group

Posted on May 4, 2020
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) and University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center received an ‘A’ grade from a national hospital-safety organization.
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The AFRO: Newsmaker Speaker Series: The Novel COVID-19 Outbreak

Posted on March 26, 2020
Amid the pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the global community has been put on halt. Severe safety precautions, federal regulated distancing and the closing of public entities have all been efforts to decelerate the spread of  COVID-19.
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