Baltimore County will move into Stage 2 with the rest of the state tomorrow. @wjz pic.twitter.com/96yCdTn0nX
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) June 4, 2020
“We remain concerned that these re-openings could send a signal that the virus is no longer a threat. That’s not the case. The only way to make this work is to continue face coverings, social distancing and best practices. We ask residents and businesses to continue to do their part,” wrote Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman.
Today, I announced that #AnneArundel County will move forward towards Stage 2 reopening. Nail salons, tattoo parlors, and massage businesses will be allowed to reopen under forthcoming Department of Health guidance, effective Friday, June 5 at 5:00 p.m. https://t.co/ZLlCtvucFg
— AACoExec (@AACoExec) June 4, 2020
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said a “patchwork” of reopening rules was “confusing” and left businesses on an “uneven playing field.”
As of today, Baltimore County has 6,476 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with a 9.7 percent positivity rate among those who have been tested.https://t.co/gTzsOoP7kA pic.twitter.com/qJyoXhQkk7
— Baltimore County (@BaltCoGov) June 4, 2020
He also criticized Governor Larry Hogan for not notifying local leaders ahead of his reopening announcement Tuesday.
Olszewski also urged caution. “This virus is as much with us now as it has been when this pandemic started,” he said. “If we see a significant increase, we will take action to make sure our residents are safe. We are not pre-committing to future steps at this point.“
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Stage two allows most retail and offices to reopen. Exceptions include stores with interior entrances in malls and gyms. Also, restaurants and bars are still not allowed to host customers indoors.
Baltimore’s Mayor Jack Young said he would make an announcement Friday about what the city would allow. Baltimore City remains under a stay-at-home order.
Baltimore’s Mayor would not comment today about reopening the city for Stage 2. He says he’ll do that tomorrow. When asked whether he had a heads-up on what the governor was going to say yesterday, he said, “You should talk to the governor.” @wjz
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) June 4, 2020
Young also announced the Baltimore Health Corps, a $12 million program funded by both the public and private entities. The corps will hire more than 300 people to trace the contacts of those who have tested positive for COVID—19, among other duties.
“We all know that we’re facing an economic crisis as well as a health crisis. This initiative tackles both,” said Jason Perkins-Cohen, who directs the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development.
The various Baltimore Health Corps jobs pay between $35k-80k. More information on applying here ⬇️ https://t.co/XwqtuUjTxA
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) June 4, 2020
Baltimore City residents are given preferential treatment for the temporary jobs that offer a stipend for health insurance and pay between $35k and $80k.
You can apply by clicking here.
Also Thursday, former Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen spoke to some members of Congress about the disparities involving minorities and the coronavirus.
Former Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen spoke before a congressional subcommittee about racism as a public health crisis and disparities regarding #coronavirus. She brought up advice from the late Congressman Elijah Cummings. @wjz pic.twitter.com/idA4QduAqK
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) June 4, 2020
“It is a new disease that has unmasked long-standing health disparities among African Americans and other minorities who now bear the greatest brunt of this pandemic,“ Dr. Wen said.
She called racism a nationwide health crisis.
For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health Department’s website or call 211. You can find all of WJZ’s coverage on coronavirus in Maryland here.
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